Dr. Timothy Stapleton is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and has a particular focus in sports medicine, shoulder reconstruction and joint replacement.
Dr. Timothy Stapleton is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and has a particular focus in sports medicine, shoulder reconstruction and joint replacement.
Dr. Timothy Stapleton has his primary focus in sports medicine, shoulder reconstruction, and joint replacement. He is board-certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and also holds a sub-speciality certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Stapleton has served as the primary team physician for the Mercer University athletic program. He continues to proudly serve his Alma Mater in this capacity. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery for Mercer University School of Medicine and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery for the Uniformed Services University of Health Services.
He has authored multiple papers on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, elbow arthroscopy, and rotator cuff repair.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Hip Care: including total hip joint replacement and revision, fracture management, arthritis, hip arthroscopy, impingement, tendon repair, tendonitis, joint restoration/preservation, and labral repair.
Knee Care: including total knee joint replacement and revision, cartilage injuries and restoration, arthritis, arthroscopy, meniscus repairs and fracture care.
Shoulder Care: including total shoulder joint replacement, Bankart repair, bursitis, frozen shoulder, fracture care, rotator cuff pathology, arthritis, joint restoration/preservation and labral repairs.
Sports Medicine: including arthroscopy, anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) repair, meniscus tears, cartilage restoration, fracture care and joint restoration/preservation.
EDUCATION
Certification: Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship: Hughston Clinic under the direction of Dr. Jack Hughston, Georgia
Residency: United States Air Force, Florida and Texas
Medical Degree: Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon
HOSPITAL AND SURGERY CENTER AFFILIATIONS
Medical Center Navicent Health
Coliseum Northside Hospital
OrthoGeorgia Outpatient Surgery Center

No complaints! Trusted doctor.
Absolutely the very best ! I cannot express how he changed my life with two knee replacements.
Great Staff! The Xray griup did an amazing job in getting excellent images of my knee. Josh was super at properly making the injection unto the joint. VERY SATISFIED
Dr. Stapleton is the epitome of professional excellence. I trust him implicitly with decisions for my body’s bones. As a good leader, his staff also reflects a high degree of professional and patient-caring behaviors.
Simply the best.
Very good
Saw his PA who is exceptional!
He is a great doctor
Had a wonderful visit. Feel so much better now I have a plan to get back on my feet. Thank you Dr Stapleton and all your staff for their kindness and excellent service.
Love Josh. So kind and understanding