Dr. Gregory Slappey believes in a conservative approach to patient care. He believes that preventive medicine is as important as surgical intervention. He also understands that rehabilitation and patient education is important to long-term success after surgery.
Dr. Gregory Slappey believes in a conservative approach to patient care. He believes that preventive medicine is as important as surgical intervention. He also understands that rehabilitation and patient education is important to long-term success after surgery.
Dr. Gregory Slappey graduated from Georgia Southwestern College in 1988 where he played collegiate football and baseball. He had already decided on medicine as a career path but became interested in Sports Medicine as a result of his sports career.
Dr. Slappey obtained his M.D. degree at the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta. He completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at Southern California Orthopaedic Institute in Van Nuys, California. He moved back to Georgia in 1998 to join The Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic.
Dr. Slappey came to Carrollton because he wanted a general practice with a sports medicine focus. He enjoys working with the entire family – from children to grandparents. Since his arrival, the sports practice has grown to include almost all the area high schools and the University of West Georgia where he serves as team physician.
Dr. Slappey believes in a conservative approach to patient care. He believes that preventive medicine is as important as surgical intervention. He also understands that rehabilitation and patient education is important to long-term success after surgery.
Dr. Slappey, having grown up in Americus, Georgia., believes that a strong sense of community is important. He is proud to be a partner with Tanner Health System in promoting the care and well-being of people in the West Georgia area.
Medicine runs in the family for those with the Slappey last name. Several of Dr. Slappey's uncles, as well as his brother, are all orthopaedic surgeons.
Dr. Slappey is married to Carrollton native, Angie and has 4 children.
Seeing Patients at
Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia,
Augusta, Georgia
Internship & Residency
Georgia Baptist Medical Center,
Atlanta, Georgia
Fellowship
Sports Medicine
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
Van Nuys, California
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Special Procedures & Techniques
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Replacement
Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder & Knee
Amazing
Great bedside manner! He was very informative and knowledgeable. I recommend highly!
He is the Best!!
He makes sure the patient knows exactly what is happening. If surgery is needed, he tells you exactly what to expect be for and after the surgery relating to pain, care, and recovery time. He has a great bedside manner and is very easy to talk to. Always takes the time to answer any questions that you may have.
Always informative and pleasant.
We had a great experience. The PA, Nurses, and Nurse Practitioners were all very helpful, informative, and professional. Thanks.
His PA, David is awesome also!
Other then the long wait I think Dr Scruggs did a great job at listening to my concerns
He is TOPS in caring and helping as any doctor I know. I know I can depend on him to help me always 😁
first time with him he answered every question and explained my situation in detail so i knew exactly what was wrong and how to go about taking care of my iknee until i need to see him agin.. strongly reccomend him