Dr. James Kercher, MD, Atlanta, GA

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Overall rating

5.00

About Dr. James Kercher

James Kercher, M.D., joined Peachtree Orthopedics in August, 2010. He is board certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He founded the Atlanta Cartilage Restoration Center in 2014 as a specialty practice for Peachtree Orthopedics’ sports medicine and cartilage patients. BIO ABOUT DR. KERCHER Dr. Kercher has authored multiple book chapters and research publications on topics related to rotator cuff pathology and repair, cartilage restoration and the female athlete. In addition, he is an associate master instructor of patellofemoral surgery, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery at the Orthopaedic Learning Center for the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Kercher has served as an editor for the International Cartilage Repair Society, committee member for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Society of Sports Medicine, and participates as a scientific reviewer for multiple orthopedic publications including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. Dr. Kercher is team physician for the Gwinnett Stripers. His athletic career and interests have helped define his profession. When he is not treating patients he enjoys fishing, traveling and spending time with his wife and three young children. Dr. Kercher is a native of Atlanta and received his undergraduate degree in industrial systems engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1998. While he was at Georgia Tech, he was a member of the varsity football team from 1993-97. He completed medical school at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 2004, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. In 2009, Dr. Kercher completed his orthopedic residency at Emory University in Atlanta and assisted with sports medicine coverage for Georgia Tech football, Georgia Tech baseball and Emory University.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Pain in joint

Joint injury due to trauma

Arthritis

Knee joint injury

Total shoulder replacement

Pain in joint

Joint injury due to trauma

Arthritis

Knee joint injury

Office locations

West Paces (1 of 3)

3200 Downwood Circle NW, Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30327

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College Park (2 of 3)

1901 Phoenix Blvd, Ste 200, College Park, GA 30349

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West Midtown (3 of 3)

1000 Northside Dr NW, Ste 1400, Atlanta, GA 30318

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Education and background

Practice names

Peachtree Orthopedics

Board certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Medical College of Georgia, Doctor of Medicine
Emory University, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Rush University Medical Center, Fellowship in Sports Medicine
Georgia Institute of Technology (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America

Awards and publications

Named Top Doctor by Castle Connolly
Named Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine
Vitals Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1518143676

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5.00

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What practice does Dr. James Kercher work with?

Dr. James Kercher works with Peachtree Orthopedics.

Where is Dr. James Kercher's office located?

Dr. James Kercher has 3 office locations, including in Atlanta and College Park, view full addresses on Dr. Kercher's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. James Kercher have?

Dr. James Kercher is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. James Kercher?

Dr. James Kercher frequently sees patients for Foot Consultation, Orthopedic Consultation, Sports Injury, Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. James Kercher on their profile.