John R. Dorris, III, MD

Hip & Knee Replacement | Shoulder & Elbow | Sports Medicine | Total Joint

Dr. Dorris is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Dr. Dorris completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Emory University. After his residency, he went to Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado to complete his fellowship. Dr. Dorris treats shoulders, knees and hips in patients in the Athens and Royston clinic locations.

Professional Qualifications (CLICK TO EXPAND)

UNDERGRADUATE

University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 1987

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Tulane University School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA
1992

RESIDENCY

Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Orthopedic Surgery
1997

FELLOWSHIP

Steadman Hawkins Clinic
Vail, CO
1998

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Clinical Orthopedic Society
American Association of Sports Medicine
Southern Orthopedic Association
Georgia Orthopedic Society

BOARD CERTIFICATION

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
St. Mary’s Hospital
Northridge Medical Center
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital, Lavonia
Athens Orthopedic Surgery Center, Athens
Athens Orthopedic Surgery Center, Loganville

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