EDUCATION: College: Wofford College,  2001 Medical School: Emory University,  2005 Orthopaedic Surgery Residency: Duke University, 2010 Fellowship:  Knee, Shoulder, and Hip Sports Medicine Fellowship, The Steadman Clinic & Steadman-Philippon Research Institute 2011 HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Northside Hospital BOARD CERTIFICATION: Board Eligible - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Certified Principal Investigator LICENSURE: Medical License  - State of Georgia Medical License – State of Colorado PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Association of North America Piedmont Orthopaedic Society Association of Clinical Research Professionals Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST: Arthroscopic Surgery Complex Hip Arthroscopy Complex Knee Ligament and Cartilage Reconstruction Shoulder Dislocations Sports-related injuries Orthopaedic Trauma CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS: ACL reconstructions in children and adolescents Hip Arthroscopy in Adolescents Microfracture in the Growing Knee Femoracetabular Impingement (FAI) Arthroscopic suture fixation of tibial spine fractures Evidence-Based Sports Medicine

S. Clifton Willimon, M.D.

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Dr. Cliff Willimon is an orthopaedic surgeon at Children's Orthopaedics of Atlanta. He specializes in disorders of the knee, hip, and shoulder as well as sports-related injuries to the elbow and ankle. Dr. Willimon also provides leadership at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta as the Medical Director of Sports Medicine Research and Outcomes.

Dr. Willimon is a native of LaGrange, Georgia. Following high school, he graduated summa cumme laude from Wofford College. While at Wofford, he was distinguished with selection to the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, as well as a student government. Following his undergraduate studies, Dr. Willimon completed medical school at Emory University where he was named to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, which he served as president as a senior medical student.

Dr. Willimon’s orthopaedic training was completed at Duke University Medical Center. While at Duke, he served as a resident team physician for Duke University Athletics, North Carolina Central University and Hillside High School.

After serving as a Chief Resident at Duke, he pursued further specialized training at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. In Vail, he trained under leaders in sports medicine including Doctors Marc Philippon, Richard Steadman, Peter Millett, Robert LaPrade and William Sterett. He learned advanced arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery techniques for the treatment of complex disorders of the hip, knee, and shoulder, as well as all sports-related injuries. While in Vail, Dr. Willimon cared for professional athletes from the NFL, MLB, NHL, ATP/WTA, and PGA tours, as well as collegiate, high school, and recreational athletes. Recently, Dr. Willimon served as the team physician for the US Women’s Alpine Team at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Competition in St. Moritz, Switzerland. In addition, Dr. Willimon was a medical provider for the Audi Bird’s of Prey World Cup Ski Race in Beaver Creek, Colorado and the Dew Tour Ski and Snowboard Competition in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Throughout his training, Dr Willimon has performed orthopaedic research. He has been published in peer-reviewed journals, written book chapters and review articles, as well as produced instructional surgical videos. His work has been presented at multiple national meetings.

He is also a member of numerous academic societies including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the Piedmont Society.

Dr. Willimon and his wife have two children. When not spending time with his family, Dr. Willimon enjoys many outdoor pursuits including golfing, fishing and skiing.

Dr. Willimon sees patients at the following locations: Fayette, Gwinnett and Meridian Mark.

To schedule an appointment, call 404-255-1933 or schedule online now.