The 20 Best Hip Replacement Doctors near Austell, GA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 66 doctor with experience in Hip Replacement near Austell, GA. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Sudhir R. Belagaje
    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine | Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine | Sports Medicine

    Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Austell

    3672 Marathon Circle Suite 200, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sudhir R. Belagaje, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon in the area of foot and ankle. In addition to general orthopedics, his clinical interests include total ankle replacements and deformities of the forefoot. He has received fellowship training in treating problems specific to the foot and ankle. Areas of Expertise Foot and Ankle Deformities of the forefoot Sports Medicine Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Fellowship: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania 2013 Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship Residency: University of Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania 2012, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Medical Degree: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, Doctor of Medicine, 2006 Undergraduate Degree: Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry 2002 Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Georgia Orthopaedic Society Community Involvement Dr. Belagaje is active in the community. He has been a volunteer for ;Our Hearts to Your Soles, an annual nationwide program designed to provide free foot examinations and shoe wear to the less fortunate on Thanksgiving. He has also served as a volunteer author for the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society FootCareMD website, which provides public education for common surgical procedures in Foot and Ankle surgery. Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered. Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Dr. Belagaje is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tenosynovitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and Hip Replacement.

    Keith A. Lamberson
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Austell

    3672 Marathon Circle Suite 200, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith A. Lamberson, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Lamberson completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder at the Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. His specializes in sport medicine, arthroscopy, surgery of the knee and shoulder and knee replacement surgery.Dr. Lamberson has extensive experience with athletes at the professional, Olympic and recreational levels. He has served as a traveling physician with the U.S. Ski team, Assistant Team Physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, Team Physician for the Utah Freeze of the World Indoor Soccer League, and a venue medical physician at the 1996 Olympic Summer Games, 2002 Winter Olympic Games and multiple International Ski Federation World Cup events. Dr. Lamberson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Mark S. Duffield
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Austell

    3672 Marathon Circle Suite 200, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark S. Duffield, D.O. is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. His specialties include hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, sports medicine, minimally invasive joint replacement surgery and fracture care. Dr. Duffield is fellowship trained in AO Trauma and Sports Medicine. Areas of Expertise Hip Arthroscopy Knee Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroscopy Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Surgery Fracture Care Sports Medicine Education Fellowship: AO Trauma, Chur, Switzerland, 1992, Fellowship Fellowship: Genesys Regional Medical Center Michigan State University, Flint, MI, 1989, Sports Medicine Fellowship Internship: University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL, 1993, Sports Medicine Internship Medical Degree: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO, 1987, Doctor of Osteopathy Undergraduate Degree: Alma College, Alma, MI, 1983, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Biology Professional Memberships American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Osteopathic Association Cobb Medical Society Georgia Osteopathic Association Community Involvement Dr. Duffield is very active in his community and has served as Team Physician to many local area high schools since 1995. Dr. Duffield currently serves as the Team Physician for Chapel Hill High School and Lithia Springs High School. Dr. Duffield is also the Team Physician for West Georgia Tech. During his orthopaedic residency and fellowship, Dr. Duffield was Assistant Team Physician for the University of South Florida, Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Yankees. Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered. Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Dr. Duffield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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    Distinguished in Hip Replacement
    Distinguished in Hip Replacement

    Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists LLC

    300 Tower Rd NE Ste 200, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Karthikeyan Ponnusamy is an Orthopedics provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Ponnusamy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Osteonecrosis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Steven E. Blackwood
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

    Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Marietta

    620 Cherokee Street NE Suite 300, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven E. Blackwood, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in the subspecialty of foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Blackwood offers comprehensive treatment of a variety of foot and ankle conditions including sports injuries, post-traumatic deformity, acute fractures, tendinopathy, chronic degenerative disease, and acquired toe deformity. He is experienced in fracture care, general orthopedics, ankle arthroscopy, cartilage preservation and restoration, complex deformity correction, ligament and tendon repair and reconstruction, ankle replacement, and fusions of the ankle and midfoot. Dr. Blackwood also specializes in the treatment of common foot and ankle disorders including bunions, hammer toes, Morton's neuromas, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinitis.Dr. Blackwood is from Roswell, GA and graduated with the highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He completed his medical training at the Georgia Health Sciences University in Augusta and completed residency in orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He went on to complete a foot and ankle fellowship at Grand Rapids Orthopedic Associates in Grand Rapids, Michigan.During Dr. Blackwood's time at Georgia Tech he played collegiate baseball and is the only four year letterman to be named Mr. Georgia Tech. In 2018, he was inducted into the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. He was also drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2005 MLB draft. Most recently, Dr. Blackwood served as the Team Physician at the University of Mississippi and Lafayette High School in Oxford, MS. Dr. Blackwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    2041 Mesa Valley Way Ste 100, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Boe is an Orthopedics provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Boe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, May Thurner Syndrome, Bursitis, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    2041 Mesa Valley Way Ste 100, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Freddy Achecar is an Orthopedics provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Achecar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Experienced in Hip Replacement

    Digestive Care Associates PC

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 502, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hodari D Brooks is an Orthopedics provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. D Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    2041 Mesa Valley Way Ste 100, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Sacks is an Orthopedics provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Sacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine

    Resurgens Orthopaedics

    2041 Mesa Valley Way Ste 100, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Carantzas is a Sports Medicine provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Carantzas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Arthritis, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Digestive Care Associates PC

    1700 Hospital South Dr Ste 502, 
    Austell, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eduardo Olmedo is an Orthopedics provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Olmedo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Piedmont Orthopedics \ Orthoatlanta

    3672 Marathon Cir, 
    Austell, GA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Francke is an Orthopedics provider in Austell, Georgia. Dr. Francke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Wellstar Surgical Associates Of Marietta

    55 Whitcher St NE Ste 130, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ginger Justice is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Justice has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.

    Anil O. Thomas
    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Peachtree Orthopedic Clinic, PA

    2001 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 705, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anil O. Thomas, M.D., joined Peachtree Orthopedics in September, 2014. As a fellowship-trained total hip and knee replacement surgeon, his practice focuses on total knee and hip surgery. Special Interests -Hip and knee replacement -Complex primary knee and hip replacement -Minimally invasive hip and knee replacement -Partial and total knee replacement -Revision hip and knee replacement Education Fellowship -New England Baptist Hospital, department of orthopedic surgery, adult reconstruction, 2013 - 2014 Residency -Emory University, department of orthopedic surgery, orthopedic surgery, 2008- 2013 Medical School -University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, M.D., 2004 - 2008, Cincinnati, OH Undergraduate -Case Western Reserve University, B.A., chemistry, 2000 - 2004, Cleveland, OH _____________________________________________________________________________________ Education and Training Dr. Thomas received his B.A. in chemistry from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. As an undergraduate, he was awarded with the Case Western Reserve University Trustee Scholarship. He then attended medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he received the Edward M. Chester Research Scholarship. Dr. Thomas went on to complete his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Emory University. He then completed the prestigious Otto AuFranc Fellowship in total hip and knee replacement surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston. There, Dr. Thomas studied under the direction of Drs. Richard Scott, Stephen Murphy, David Mattingly, James Bono, Dan Ward, Geoff VanFlandern, Donald Reilly, Carl Talmo, Jim Nairus, and Jeff Zarin. At his fellowship, Dr. Thomas was exposed to the latest techniques in minimally invasive hip and knee replacements, complex primary hip and knee replacements, revision hip and knee arthroplasty, and navigation-assisted total knee and hip surgery. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Advanced in Hip Replacement

    Pinnacle Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Specialists LLC

    300 Tower Rd NE Ste 200, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Terrell is an Orthopedics provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Terrell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics

    Resurgens LLC

    61 Whitcher St NE Ste 1100, 
    Marietta, GA 
     (9.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Kim is an Orthopedics provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, May Thurner Syndrome, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Donald E. Fowler
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery | Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics | Hand Surgery | Sports Medicine

    Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta The Battery

    455 Legends Place SE Suite 890, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald E. Fowler III, M.D. is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who completed his fellowship at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York. His specialties include Knee, Shoulder, Elbow and Ankle Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement Surgery, General Orthopaedics and Fracture Care. Dr. Fowler believes that every patient is an athlete at some level, and he has extensive experience with athletes at the professional, college, high school, and recreational levels. He remains active in research particularly in the fields of ACL reconstruction and meniscal transplantation. Areas of Expertise Sports Medicine Shoulder Arthroscopy Total Joint Replacement Surgery Fracture Care Education Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, 2014, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship Residency: Duke University, Durham, NC, 2013, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Medical Degree: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 2008, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Duke University, Durham, NC, 2003, Bachelor of Science, Biology and Anatomy Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Association of North America Piedmont Society Frank Bassett Society Community Involvement Dr. Fowler currently serves as a Medical Consultant and Atlanta Affiliate physician for the New York Mets Professional Baseball Team. During his sports fellowship, he was Team Physician for the New York Mets, and assisted in care for the New York Giants, New York Knicks, and Brooklyn Nets. While in residency, Dr. Fowler served as Team Physician for both the Duke University Blue Devils Basketball and Football teams. He has covered High School football games for the last six years and currently is the team physician for Paulding County and Hiram High Schools. Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered. Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Cartersville Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

    Matthew B. Jaffe
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

    Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Douglasville

    2976 Chapel Hill Road Suite 200, 
    Douglasville, GA 
     (11.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew B. Jaffe, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. His specialties include sports medicine, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, fracture care, general orthopaedics, and total joint replacement surgery. Dr. Jaffe is fellowship trained in sports medicine.Dr. Jaffe is very active in his community and has served as Team Physician for many local area high schools and sporting events for the past several years. During his orthopaedic fellowship, Dr. Jaffe served as Assistant Team Physician to the Baltimore Ravens NFL football team as well as the University of Maryland Terrapins. He has experience caring for athletes at both the professional and recreational levels. In addition, his affiliation with the Shock Trauma Center has provided him with extensive experience in treating the patient with multiple ligament injuries as a result of high-energy orthopaedic trauma. Dr. Jaffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Ashkan Lahiji
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Hip Replacement
    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

    Peachtree Orthopedic Clinic, PA

    2001 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 705, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashkan Lahiji is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lahiji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Metatarsalgia, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Lahiji is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hip Replacement
    Advanced in Hip Replacement

    Emory University Hospital Midtown

    550 Peachtree Street Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
     (15.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luther Wolff is a Radiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wolff has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

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    What is the definition of Hip Replacement?

    Hip joint replacement is surgery to replace all or part of the hip joint with a man-made joint. The artificial joint is called a prosthesis.

    When should I see a Hip Replacement doctor near Austell, GA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Hip Replacement doctor near Austell, GA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Hip Replacement doctors near Austell, GA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Hip Replacement doctors near Austell, GA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Hip Replacement doctor near Austell, GA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Hip Replacement doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hip Replacement doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Hip Replacement doctor near Austell, GA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Hip Replacement doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Hip Replacement doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Hip Replacement doctors near Austell, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hip Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Hip Replacement doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hip Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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