Paul A Henkel, DO
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

4.9 out of 5,
New patient visits
Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens - Trauma
242 King Ave, Suite 130
Athens, GA 30606-2797
Phone
706-613-5880Fax
706-613-5889
Dr. Paul Henkel, a graduate of The University of Georgia, earned his medical degree at The Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. He then attended Holston Valley Medical Center (now East Tennessee State University) where he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery. He is fellowship trained in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery by world renowned trauma surgeons Drs. Jim Stannard, Brett Crist, Greg Della Rocca, Dave Volgas and Mauricio Kfuri. Dr. Henkel is board certified in orthopaedic trauma surgery and is a team physician for The University of Georgia.
Dr. Henkel specializes in orthopaedic trauma surgery and sports traumatology. His interests include fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities, and total hip arthroplasty.
Dr. Henkel is involved in orthopaedic surgery education both nationally and globally. He has numerous peer-reviewed orthopaedic and scientific publications and has authored orthopaedic trauma book chapters. He is active in the AO surgical education program, a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
In his spare time, Dr. Henkel enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children enjoying the outdoors and staying active. Dr. Henkel and his wife both attended The University of Georgia and met as undergraduate students, and Dr. Henkel played 4 years on the UGA Lacrosse team.
Dr. Henkel specializes in orthopaedic trauma surgery and sports traumatology. His interests include fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities, and total hip arthroplasty.
Dr. Henkel is involved in orthopaedic surgery education both nationally and globally. He has numerous peer-reviewed orthopaedic and scientific publications and has authored orthopaedic trauma book chapters. He is active in the AO surgical education program, a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
In his spare time, Dr. Henkel enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children enjoying the outdoors and staying active. Dr. Henkel and his wife both attended The University of Georgia and met as undergraduate students, and Dr. Henkel played 4 years on the UGA Lacrosse team.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Education
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center
Residency, 2017
Edward via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Education, 2012
University of Missouri
Fellowship, 2018
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
429 ratings,
176 reviews
6/9/2025
You can tell that Dr. Henkel actually cares for his patients
5/28/2025
Dr. Henkel is one in a million. He is caring, professional and very thorough. I had the most positive experience throughout my treatment and I highly recommend Dr. Henkel.
5/28/2025
Henkel is amazing. He,Äôs thoughtful, kind, and humble.
5/28/2025
Excellent physician who fixed my very difficult open compound wrist fx. Has great rapport with patients. He is on my ,Äúyes,Äù list of doctors. As someone who worked at ARMC for 39 years I definitely have yes and no lists of doctors.
5/28/2025
Very attentive great surgeon I,Äôd recommend to everyone
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
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Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
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Cigna
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Humana
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Kaiser
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PHCS/MultiPlan
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Sonder
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Map & Directions
Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens - Trauma
242 King Ave, Suite 130 Athens, GA 30606-2797
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed
Phone
706-613-5880Fax
706-613-5889