Overview
Letha Griffin is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Sciatica, and Tendinitis.
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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.
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Center For Advanced Pediatrics-General And Thoracic Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Letha Y. Griffin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Letha Y. Griffin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Letha Y. Griffin 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. Letha Y. Griffin a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Letha Y. Griffin is classified as an Experienced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Letha Y. Griffin specialize in?
While Dr. Letha Y. Griffin is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Sciatica. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Letha Y. Griffin accept my insurance?
Dr. Letha Y. Griffin accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. 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
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BursitisDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- SciaticaDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- TendinitisDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.

