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Scott Kimmerly, M.D.

Scott Kimmerly, M.D.

Sports Medicine; Trauma

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OVERVIEW

Scott Kimmerly is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He has been with Peachtree Orthopedics since 2009. Prior to that, he was an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Emory University. Before that, he was on staff at the Steadman-Hawkins clinic in Vail, Colorado. His clinical interests include arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, as well as general orthopedics and trauma. Dr. Kimmerly is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and holds a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

PRACTICE TYPE

  • Sports Medicine; Trauma

BIO

EDUCATION & TRAINING

A native of Tennessee, Dr. Kimmerly received his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He attended medical school at the University of Tennessee. From there he completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Emory University. While there, he assisted with the sports medicine coverage of both Georgia Tech and Emory University. After Emory, he completed a one-year fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at the prestigious Steadman-Hawkins clinic in Vail, Colorado. While in Vail, he assisted in the medical care of elite athletes at the professional and Olympic levels, as well as with the care of the Denver Broncos professional football team. Following this, he embarked on a traveling fellowship in sports-related foot and ankle injuries, visiting leaders in the field across the country. He returned to Steadman-Hawkins afterwards and was a member of the orthopedic staff until his return to Atlanta. He served on the staff at Emory University as an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery for two years before joining Peachtree Orthopedics in 2009.

Dr. Kimmerly has authored numerous orthopedic publications, presentations, and video demonstrations. He has served as course director for several orthopedic, educational conferences. In addition to his previous academic role at Emory, he currently serves as a clinical faculty member for the Atlanta Medical Center Orthopedic residency program. Dr. Kimmerly is also the current president of the Atlanta Orthopaedic Society.

Throughout his career, he has been involved in the care of athletes, including those at the professional, collegiate, high school, and recreational levels. He continues to serve as an official medical provider for both the United States ski and snowboard teams. Over the years, he has traveled to South America and Europe with the women’s alpine team, most recently covering their 2018 World Cup Races in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. Dr. Kimmerly currently assists in the medical management of the MLS’ Atlanta United, serving as one of the team orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Kimmerly has also served as an event physician for many large athletic competitions including the Countrywide American Ski Classic in Vail, the Chevrolet US Snowboarding Grand Prix in Breckenridge, the Visa “Birds of Prey” in Beaver Creek, the Atlanta Steeplechase, and the TOUR Championship. He also assists in the sports medicine coverage for the Lovett School.

Fellowship: Steadman-Hawkins Clinic, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, Vail, CO

Residency: Emory University, orthopedic surgery, Atlanta, GA

Medical School: University of Tennessee, M.D., Knoxville, TN

Undergraduate: University of North Carolina, B.S., political science, Chapel Hill, NC

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
  • Georgia Orthopaedic Society
  • Atlanta Orthopaedic Society; President, 2017-19

ACCOLADES & ACHIEVEMENTS

Named Top Doctor 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 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.

Team Orthopedic Surgeon for Atlanta United FC

Dr. Kimmerly is proud to serve Atlanta’s Major League Soccer (MLS) team, Atlanta United FC, as one of the team’s orthopedic surgeons. He provides orthopedic and sports medicine care to the professional players in collaboration with Piedmont Healthcare’s role as the Official Adult Healthcare Partner of Atlanta United.

Dr. Scott Kimmerly's Dedication to U.S. Elite Ski and Snowboard Athletes Highlights His Passion for Sports Medicine

Dr. Kimmerly currently serves as an official medical provider for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team and has traveled with the team to Europe and South America, providing coverage for both training camps and FIS World Cup races. Read more about Dr. Kimmerly’s experience with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard teams here.

Patient Accolades

Dr. Kimmerly has been recognized by Vitals.com, an online physician rating site, for his excellent surgical outcomes and top-notch patient care. Awards are based on patient reviews of their experience and given to those physicians with the highest ratings nationwide.

  • 2016, 2017, 2018 – Patient’s Choice Award: Honors doctors who provided excellent patient care, as reflected in their near perfect patient ratings.
  • 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 – Compassionate Doctor Award: Honors doctors who treat their patients with the utmost kindness as reflected in their superior “Overall” and “Bedside Manner” ratings.
  • 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 – On-Time Doctor: Honors doctors with the shortest average wait-times as reported by their patients.

MEDIA & RESOURCES

Patient Testimonial

Testimonial from a grateful patient of Dr. Kimmerly.

PATIENT REVIEWS