Fred T. Finney, Jr., M.D.
Foot & Ankle Surgery
OVERVIEW
A native of Georgia, Dr. Finney joined Peachtree Orthopedics in 2020. He specializes in foot and ankle surgery.
PRACTICE TYPE
- Foot and Ankle
BIO
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Dr. Finney attended Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, where he graduated with honors with a bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. While attending Georgia Tech, he worked as a student athletic trainer for the Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball team as well as the Atlanta Braves. He then earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and graduated at the top of his class.
Dr. Finney completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where he was selected to serve as an administrative chief resident and scored in the 99th percentile on his orthopedic in-training exam. He also served as a covering physician for the University of Michigan Men’s Lacrosse and Basketball teams.
Following residency, Dr. Finney completed a Foot and Ankle Surgery fellowship at the renowned OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. His training there included tackling complex lower extremity deformities and reconstruction such as ankle replacements, Charcot arthropathy, arthritis, bunion and hammertoe correction, and innovative minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgical techniques. He has authored many publications, including research papers and book chapters, and he has published multiple articles in leading medical and orthopedic journals, including Annals of Internal Medicine, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS), and Foot and Ankle International (FAI). He is the recipient of multiple research grants for his work and has presented at the local, regional, national and international level regarding various foot and ankle issues.
Fellowship: OrthoCarolina, Charlotte, NC; Foot and Ankle Surgery
Residency: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia; Augusta, GA | Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society; MCG Medicine Faculty Scholarship
Undergraduate Degree: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA – BSE, Biomedical Engineering (with Institute honors)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
- American Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Emerging Leaders Program
PUBLICATIONS
Gopinath R, Pigott M, Lindsey B, Finney FT, Holmes JR, Walton DM, Talusan PG. Medial Ankle Instability: Review of Anatomy, Evaluation, and Treatment. Foot Ankle Spec. 2022 Oct 10:1938640021992915. doi: 10.1177/1938640021992915. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36210762.
ACCOLADES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Named Top Doctor by Castle Connolly
Chosen in 2023 as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor (7% of all US doctors). Castle Connolly identifies Top Doctors based on an extensive nomination process. The national physician-led research team reviews and rigorously screens all nominated physicians before selecting those regarded as the most outstanding healthcare providers in the country.
Dr. Finney Offers Innovative Foot & Ankle Treatment
PROstep Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery: This minimally invasive procedure causes less damage to the foot, leading to less pain and faster recovery.
MoveWrightTM Total Ankle Replacement: Relieves ankle arthritis pain while increasing mobility by replacing damaged cartilage so the joint can move and bend more like a healthy ankle.
MEDIA & RESOURCES
Patient Testimonial: Craig Brooks
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