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
The nurses and David were professional, courteous and kind To my needs. I appreciate their caring of my medical situation. His knows I needed it. Thank you so much.
Dr. Slappey and David Scruggs are the best of the best! They listen to me and then come up with an effective and reasonable treatment plan. The practice name may have changed but you get the same great care!
Wonderful caring doctor.
Very knowledgeable and very professional. I will recommend Greg to anyone who need and Orthopedic Surgeon.
The sweet ladies who casted my tiny little girls arm did a great job. They took their time & they were very patient & kind.
Dr. Slappey took time to listen to my concerns and he completely explained what treatment I needed and why.
Always the best
Outstanding Dr
Best orthopedic group in the west Georgia area! David Scruggs and Mike did such a great job on my broken arm. I’m so blessed to have had them during my broken arm.
Dr. Slappey is the best! He’s a great surgeon and a nice person. No one else will do.