Stephen White, MD
Orthopedic Surgery

4.9 out of 5,
New patient visits
Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens
1305 Jennings Mill Rd, Building 300
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Phone
706-613-5880Fax
706-613-5889
Dr. Stephen White is a native Georgian, born and raised in Bronwood, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia, where he lettered in football and was a member of the 2005 SEC Championship team. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006. He completed his medical education at the Medical College of Georgia, graduating in 2012. He then trained as a resident in orthopedic surgery at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL.
He went on to do further training with a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the prestigious OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. In his fellowship, Dr. White had training and mentorship under multiple world-renowned surgeons, and he was involved in the care of professional athletes. He has trained in a variety of orthopedic foot and ankle procedures, including primary and revision ankle replacements, all forms of foot and ankle trauma, and complex foot and ankle reconstructions.
Dr. White provides care for general orthopedic problems such as fracture care and treatment of arthritis. This care includes both surgical as well as non-operative treatment. He has a particular interest in lower extremity trauma and foot & ankle surgery.
Dr. White has been published in peer-reviewed orthopedic journals, co-authored several book chapters, and is a member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
Dr. White is happily married with 5 children, 4 boys and a girl. He is actively involved in his church. He enjoys time with his family, sports, hunting, fishing, and traveling.
He went on to do further training with a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the prestigious OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. In his fellowship, Dr. White had training and mentorship under multiple world-renowned surgeons, and he was involved in the care of professional athletes. He has trained in a variety of orthopedic foot and ankle procedures, including primary and revision ankle replacements, all forms of foot and ankle trauma, and complex foot and ankle reconstructions.
Dr. White provides care for general orthopedic problems such as fracture care and treatment of arthritis. This care includes both surgical as well as non-operative treatment. He has a particular interest in lower extremity trauma and foot & ankle surgery.
Dr. White has been published in peer-reviewed orthopedic journals, co-authored several book chapters, and is a member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.
Dr. White is happily married with 5 children, 4 boys and a girl. He is actively involved in his church. He enjoys time with his family, sports, hunting, fishing, and traveling.
Provider Information
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Children (ages 4 - 11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Medical College of Georgia
Medical Education, 2012
OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute
Fellowship, Foot/Ankle Surgery, 2018
University of South Alabama
Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, 2017
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
935 ratings,
349 reviews
10/7/2025
he was very nice and helpful
10/4/2025
He was confident and explained everything well. He also made my surgery a priority and got me in the next morning. I was out of surgery and going home less than 24 hours after my exam.
10/2/2025
He is the best orthopedic surgeon! I am very satisfied with my surgery.
10/2/2025
Really took time to listen and answered all questions
10/2/2025
Dr White is very nice and soft spoken. He listens and answers each question thoroughly. Dr White is an excellent surgeon who was able to save my foot when other doctors couldn,Äôt. I highly recommend him
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Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens
1305 Jennings Mill Rd, Building 300 Watkinsville, GA 30677