Patient & Medical Student Education 

  • Orthopaedic Surgery news segments on CNN Cable, Fox News, & Local TV
  • Author, Orthopaedic Surgery articles in several Atlanta medical journals, & news publications
  • Clinical Instructor, Morehouse School of Medicine - Annual Anatomy / Orthopaedic Surgery Sawbones Workshop

Honors & Awards

"Physician of the Year Award" - Atlanta Medical Association, 2014

 A Trustworthy Orthopedic Doctor

Melloney

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Oct 31st, 2025

Dr. Raines provided excellent care. He listened to my concerns, complete a thorough exam, and provided next steps.

John

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Oct 29th, 2025

Dr Raines and staff are top notch. Would highly recommend!

Joe

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Oct 16th, 2025

Very friendly and good patient interaction. I would highly recommend Dr. Raines.

Sophronia

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Oct 9th, 2025

Dr. Raines did an excellent job listening to me about my pain. He shared options regarding my treatment. His staff was warm and welcoming.

Susan

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Oct 9th, 2025

Dr Raines was very thorough and after reviewing my X-rays referred me to a Doctor for surgery on my wrist. Going back to him for hip issue. Highly recommend him

Alonzo

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Oct 8th, 2025

Very knowledgeable. Gives you several options for treatment. I would recommend Dr.Raines. The entire staff was professional at Windy Hill

David

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Oct 8th, 2025

Dr. Raines and his staff are the best, they did an awesome job of getting me through my injury. They are the best !!

Yvette

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Sep 28th, 2025

Everyone in the office treated me very well. So happy to have Dr. Raines working with me so I can be back to walking properly again. He was very informative and thorough in trying to diagnose my ailment.

Wesley

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Sep 23rd, 2025

Dr Raines is one of the most knowledgeable physicians I’ve ever worked with.

william

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Sep 19th, 2025

Attentive, communicative, friendly, and transparent! I really liked him!

Residency 

  • Henry Ford Hospital; Detroit, Michigan

Medical Degree 

  • University of Michigan School of Medicine; Ann Arbor Michigan

Associations 

  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • National Medical Association
  • J. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society
  • Atlanta Medical Association - Heritage Fund (Board of Directors)
  • Georgia State Medical Association
  • University of Michigan Medical School (Current Member, Admissions Committee)

Hospital Affiliations 

  • Emory University Hospital - Midtown
  • Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
  • Northwest Georgia Orthopaedic Surgery Center

Additional Reference 

  • A native of both Detroit, Michigan and Los Angeles, California, Dr. Raines attended University of California, Irvine
  • Outside the office or the operating room, Dr. Raines is passionate about Music (Jazz & Classical), collecting Modern African-American Art, attending college & pro football games, gourmet cooking, world traveling, and spending quality time with his two young-adult daughters!

Areas of Expertise

  • Arthroscopic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Total Joint Replacement
  • General Orthopaedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma and Fracture Care
  • Occupational Injuries/ Workers' Compensation

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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