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Team Philosophy

Dr. Peretz believes that exceptional orthopedic care is built on teamwork and collaboration. His carefully selected team brings together diverse expertise and shared commitment to excellence, ensuring every patient receives comprehensive, personalized care from consultation through recovery.

Samuel Watmore, PA-C

Alexia McCulloch, Clinical Nurse and Surgical Coordinator.

Residency 

  • Drexel University College of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Medical Degree 

  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School; Newark, New Jersey

Associations 

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS)
  • Georgia Orthopaedic Society

Hospital Affiliations 

  • St. Joseph's Hospital
  • Northside Hospital

Major Accomplishments 

  • Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Castle Connolly 2019-2025
  • Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, The Atlantan & Modern Luxury Magazine 2022-2025
  • Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta Magazine 2020-2025
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Section Chief, Emory-St. Joseph's Hospital, 2017-Present
  • Arthritis Foundation Leadership Council, 2012-Present

Organizations 

  • Arthritis Foundation - Leadership Council Member - 2012-Present

Areas of Expertise

Fellowship

  • Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital; Boston, Massachusetts

Certifications

  • Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Staff Working With Jeffrey I. Peretz

Awards

The Atlantan Magazine Top Doctors 2022-2025
The Atlantan Magazine Top Doctors 2022-2025 At the beginning of each year, The Atlantan announces their Top Doctors. Doctors are nominated by their peers and vetted by healthcare research group, Castle Connolly.
Atlanta Magazine Top Doctors 2020-2025
Atlanta Magazine Top Doctors 2020-2025 Every summer Atlanta Magazine presents a roster of the city’s best doctors, as selected by their peers. Congratulations to our physicians!

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