Residency

  • Emory University School of Medicine; Atlanta, Georgia

Medical Degree

  • Northwestern University; Chicago, Illinois

Associations

  • North American Spine Society
  • Cobb County Medical Society

Hospital Affiliations

  • WellStar Kennestone Hospital
  • WellStar Cobb Hospital
  • WellStar Windy Hill Hospital
  • WellStar Douglas Hospital

Major Accomplishments

  • 2022-2025 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, The Atlantan Magazine by Modern Luxury
  • 2016-2021 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta Magazine
  • 2014-2015 Top Regional Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Castle Connolly
  • 2013 Wellstar Health System Safety Award
  • 2011 Top Doc in Orthopaedic Surgery; U.S. News & World Report
  • AOA Honor Society

Areas of Expertise

  • Reconstructive Spine Surgery
  • Cervical Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spinal Techniques
  • Lumbar Spine Surgery
  • Cervical and Lumbar Artificial Disc
  • Kyphoplasty

Fellowship

  • Spine Surgery Fellowship; William Beaumont Hospital; Royal Oaks, Michigan

Certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Staff Working With Tapan K. Daftari

Awards

The Atlantan Magazine Top Doctors 2024
At the beginning of each year, The Atlantan announces their 2024 Top Doctors. Doctors are nominated by their peers and vetted by healthcare research group, Castle Connolly.

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