Robert E. Hancock
Experienced in Rhizarthrosis

Dr. Robert E. Hancock

Orthopedics
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Of Athens
1305 Jennings Mill Rd, Bldg 300-110, 
Watkinsville, GA 
Accepting New Patients
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Experienced in Rhizarthrosis
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Of Athens
1305 Jennings Mill Rd, Bldg 300-110, 
Watkinsville, GA 
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Overview

Dr. Hancock is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery with added certification in Sports Medicine. He specializes in sports injuries concentrating on injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee including arthroscopy and shoulder replacement. He has been a consultant for the UGA Athletics Department since coming to Athens in 1995.

Dr. Hancock was born and raised in Georgia, growing up in Atlanta (Lakeside High School) and attending the University of Georgia. He enjoys all sports and outdoor activities including golf, hiking, running, and farming.

Dr. Hancock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tenosynovitis.

Graduate Institution
Medical College Of Georgia At Augusta University, 1989
Residency
Parkland Memorial Hospital, Orthopedic Surgery, 1994
Specialties
Orthopedics
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery - TO BE REMOVED
Hospital Affiliations
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Piedmont Walton Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens
1305 Jennings Mill Rd, Bldg 300-110, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Call: 706-613-5880
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