Dr.
Brandon Burris is Board Certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons. He specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopy, shoulder, elbow and
knee conditions, platelet rich plasma (PRP), cartilage surgery and general
orthopaedics and sees patients in the Marietta, Hiram and Woodstock offices.
Dr.
Burris received his medical degree from Emory University in Atlanta following a
Bachelor of Science Degree, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Georgia. He
completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of South
Florida where he was selected to serve as an Administrative Chief Resident.
After residency, he then completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Lenox Hill
Hospital in New York, NY, home to the oldest hospital-based sports medicine
fellowship in the nation. During his fellowship, he received additional
training on minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgery techniques for
procedures that previously required traditional open surgery.
Dr.
Burris has served as an assistant team physician for professional sports teams
including the New York Jets Football Team and the New York Islanders Hockey
Team. He is currently the head team physician for the Kennesaw State women's
basketball and lacrosse teams, Chattahoochee Technical College, Allatoona High
School, and Harrison High School. He has written several research articles and
given national presentations on various sports medicine and orthopaedic topics
including shoulder instability, distal biceps ruptures, and orthopaedic trauma.
He is a two-time winner of Cobb Life Magazine's Best Orthopaedic Surgeon. He
enjoys treating elite athletes as well as recreational participants and works
to quickly and safely return them to the activities they enjoy. Dr. Burris is
an advocate for patient education and insists the patient be an active
contributor to treatment planning based on their preferences and expectations.
Dr.
Burris lives in Marietta with his wife and three children. He enjoys watching
UGA football, playing golf, and traveling in his spare time.
Watch Dr. Brandon Burris being interviewed regarding Pinnacle's sponsorship with the Woodstock Freedom Run!
