Douglas Murray, M.D.
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery; Fracture Treatment
OVERVIEW
Douglas Murray, M.D., joined Peachtree Orthopedics in 2003. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
PRACTICE TYPE
- Shoulder and Elbow Surgery; Fracture Treatment
BIO
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Dr. Murray received his B.S. in mathematics in 1993 from the University of the South (Sewanee) where he also played baseball. He received his M.D. from Emory University School of Medicine in 1997. Dr. Murray completed his internship at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in 1998 and his orthopedic training at Atlanta Medical Center in 2002 where he served as chief resident. Dr. Murray completed a prestigious fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York. This fellowship focused on shoulder reconstruction including shoulder replacements and fractures as well as the arthroscopic repair of rotator cuffs and shoulder instability. Dr. Murray served as the assistant team physician for the New York Mets baseball team and was also the assistant team physician for New York University. He serves as a team physician for the Gwinnett Braves. He also provides medical coverage for the Lovett School and Whitefield Academy.
Dr. Murray spoke as a faculty member at the Orthopedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois in 2008 and 2009 on the Arthroscopic Management of the rotator cuff. He also presented at the Georgia Shoulder and Elbow Society meeting in April 2010.
Fellowship: New York University, Hospital for Joint Diseases, shoulder and elbow surgery, New York, NY
Residency: Atlanta Medical Center, 2002, Atlanta, GA; chief resident
Internship: Georgia Baptist Medical Center, 1998, Atlanta, GA
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine, M.D., 1997, Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate: University of the South (Sewanee), B.S. in mathematics, 1993, Sewanee, TN
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Georgia Shoulder and Elbow Society, past president
ACCOLADES & ACHIEVEMENTS
Named Top Doc by Atlanta Magazine
Chosen in 2023 as an Atlanta Magazine Top Doc. Atlanta Magazine, 63 years in print, identifies Top Docs based on research created by PRS (Professional Research Services). It is based on an online peer-review survey sent out to physicians within the Atlanta area, garnering thousands of votes honoring excellence in all fields of medicine. Inclusion in Atlanta Magazine Top Doctors is based solely upon one’s standing among peers.
Named Top Doctor by Castle Connolly
Chosen in 2024 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.