Eric Stanford, D.O.

Practice: The Orthopaedic Center

Specialty: Orthopedics: Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow, Regenerative Medicines, Sports Injuries

Office locations: Athens, Rogersville, Winfield

Most recent review: 1 week ago Recent

2.8K Ratings

1K Comments

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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Absolutely the best!!!

(1 week ago) Oct-2026

Best Ortho in AL! Best Ortho I’ve met, any where I’ve lived!

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Very good Dr. my first visit and really liked him.

(2 weeks ago) Oct-2026

He us very caring and makes sure I am comfortable and i understand everything going on during my appointment

(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Best Dr. I’ve ever had.!!!!!

(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Excellent bed side manner, great and knowledgeable surgeon.

(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

He is a great doctor

(3 weeks ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Stanford has the very best bedside manner of any other Dr. I’ve seen in this area. He is kind, compassionate, and answers my questions. I never feel hurried or rushed as if he’s too busy for me!

(1 month ago) Oct-2026

Dr. Standford has a great personality and cares for his patients greatly!!!

(1 month ago) Oct-2026

Very nice and thorough in his discussions of my problem!

(1 month ago) Sep-2026

Athens

22454 US Highway 72
Suite 200
Athens, AL 35613

(256) 233-2332

Winfield

1860 US Highway 43
Winfield, AL 35594

(256) 233-2332

Rogersville

16390 US Highway 72
Rogersville, AL 35652

(256) 233-2332

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