Orthopedics: Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow, Regenerative Medicines, Sports Injuries
Athens, Rogersville, Winfield
Most recent review: 2 weeks ago
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5.0
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Dr. Eric Stanford is board-eligible in orthopaedic surgery and has a passion for sports medicine and the health of athletes. He has treated athletes and worked with the sports medicine team for Golden Glove Boxing and the Kansas City area high school football teams.
Dr. Eric Stanford is board-eligible in orthopaedic surgery and has a passion for sports medicine and the health of athletes. He has treated athletes and worked with the sports medicine team for Golden Glove Boxing and the Kansas City area high school football teams.
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Very nice and thorough in his discussions of my problem!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
A great Doctor
Love his mannerisms and how he treats me.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Good about explaining the procedure, very personable, answers questions, makes the patient comfortable.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
He is an amazing doctor. Great bedside manner
(1 month ago)
Sep-2026
I was nervous going in but Dr Stanford is a great dr. Very friendly staff . Will definitely use him in the future!! I left there pain free!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very friendly professional and explained everything to me and it was quite nice
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Very personable and thorough!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Positive, candid and refreshingly helpful at answering questions
Born and raised in Alabama, Dr. Eric Stanford received an associate's degree in biology from Bevill State Community College in Hamilton, Alabama, and his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He graduated medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) in Kansas City, Missouri and trained in orthopaedic surgery at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri. He then completed a one-year sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia.
Dr. Stanford is board eligible in orthopaedic surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, among others. He was an adjunct faculty assistant professor at KCUMB during residency and currently serves as an adjunct professor at The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Stanford has a passion for sports medicine and the health of athletes. He has treated athletes and worked with the sports medicine team for Golden Glove Boxing and the Kansas City area high school football teams. He was also the resident team physician for the Kansas City Comets soccer team. During his Hughston Sports Medicine Fellowship, Dr. Stanford worked with the Hughston Certified Athletic Trainers and Fellows in high school athletics and college athletics at Auburn University and Valdosta State University. While there he also participated in academic research in sports medicine and orthopaedics.
Dr. Stanford grew up playing sports and enjoys attending various sporting events, especially Auburn football games. He also enjoys outdoor recreational activities, such as hunting, fishing, and ATV riding with his wife Lindy and two sons. He and his family attend Clements Baptist Church.
Fellowship Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine, The Hughston Clinic, Columbus, GA
Residency St. Mary’s Medical Center, Blue Springs, MO
Medical Education Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO
Board Certifications American Osteopathic Association (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Specializing In General Orthopaedics Hand, Wrist & Elbow Joint Replacement Knee mi-eye 2™ Regenerative Medicine Shoulder Sports Medicine
Very nice and thorough in his discussions of my problem!
A great Doctor Love his mannerisms and how he treats me.
Good about explaining the procedure, very personable, answers questions, makes the patient comfortable.
He is an amazing doctor. Great bedside manner
I was nervous going in but Dr Stanford is a great dr. Very friendly staff . Will definitely use him in the future!! I left there pain free!
Very friendly professional and explained everything to me and it was quite nice
Very personable and thorough!
Positive, candid and refreshingly helpful at answering questions
He is very professional and informative
Treats you like you are family