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
Did not Dr. Stapleton
Excellent surgeon. Good outcome.
Saw josh,very attentive and answered all guestions I had.
The best
Dr. Stapelton is very relatable and down to earth. He is very through. Gave me the option of what I wanted to try first Instead of going straight to surgery.
Been very happy with my visit to see the doc
Outstanding… made me felt valued as a patient and didn’t rush through the appointment & gave me options… thank you Dr. Stapleton
Great doctor
Dr. Stapleton took his time explaining my options. He showed me my x-rays and discussed in detail. Great office to go to!
When in a 100% in pain come out 40% in pain, A Good Man Thank you