Overview
James Kercher is a Sports Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2001 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
1901 Phoenix Blvd Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 30349
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Marietta
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 highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Hip Replacement.
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Austell
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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Stockbridge
Félix RodrÃguez-del RÃo, 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. Rodriguez-del Rio's practice includes comprehensive treatment options for foot and ankle conditions, including foot and ankle arthroscopy, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, total ankle replacement, deformities of the foot, neuropathy, and charcot foot. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio also treats general orthopedic conditions, including sports injuries, fractures and dislocations, and workers' compensation injuries.Areas of interest include sports orthopedics, diabetic foot, pediatric general orthopedics, fracture care, and workers' compensation. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio is fluent in Spanish and welcomes Spanish-speaking patients.Dr. RodrÃguez-del RÃo has taken an active role in the community. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio served as Foot and Ankle Consultant for the Puerto Rico Volleyball Olympic Team. During his tenure as President of the Orthopaedic State Society, he organized public service clinics in Puerto Rico for the underserved communities and contributed to public service weekly radio programs to orient and assist underserved and aging communities. He continues to take an active role in the medical community, serving as a medical consultant for ACUMED International Corporation. Dr. Rio is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Kercher
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Kercher?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Kercher by calling their office at 404-355-0743. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Kercher a top-rated expert for Osteotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Kercher is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteotomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Kercher specialize in?
While Dr. James Kercher is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Osteotomy, Arthritis, and Osteochondritis Dissecans. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. James Kercher participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Kercher has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteotomy. You can view a list of Dr. James Kercher's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Kercher accept my insurance?
Dr. James Kercher accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-355-0743 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
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- ArthritisDr. Kercher isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- EndoscopyDr. Kercher isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseDr. Kercher isExperienced. Learn about Osgood-Schlatter Disease.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Kercher isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Osteochondritis DissecansDr. Kercher isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondritis Dissecans.
- OsteotomyDr. Kercher isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.


