Professional Status:
Private Practice - Group/partnership,
HealthGrades Recognized Doctors are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or
revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.
Professional Appointments:
U.S. Womens’ Gymnastics Team, Orthopaedic Consultant
New England Patriots (NFL), Assistant to the Team Physician
Boston Bruins (NHL), Assistant to the Team Physician
United States Track & Field Olympic Team Trials - Olympic Stadium (Atlanta, GA), Physician
1996 Centennial Olympic Games– Georgia Dome (Atlanta, GA), Physician – Men's and Women's Marathon
Atlanta Knights Hockey Club (IHL), Co-Team Physician
Professional Affiliations/Memberships:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Cobb County Medical Society
Georgia Medical Society
Georgia Orthopaedic Society
Atlanta Orthopaedic Society
Publications:
1981, The Identification of Y Chromosome Translocations Following Dystamycin A Treatment, Clinical Genetics
1992, ACL Replacement Using Autograft-Different Techniques and Decision Making., Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Surgery: Principles and Techniques.
1995, Perioperative Compartmental Syndromes, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
1998, A Biomechanical Study of the Ankle Syndesmosis After Fibular Graft Harvest, Journal Spinal Disorders
Professional Interests:
The effect of posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on medial femoral condyle, The effect of hyperbaric oxygen on the healing of soft tissue contusions/muscular strains. , The effect of thermal energy on healing and biomechanical properties of capsular tissue.
Patient / Medical Philosophy
The Rothman Institute is affiliated with hospitals consisting of state-of-the-art facilities befitting world-class orthopaedic centers. Everything, from clinical and surgical centers, a fully equipped imaging area (with the latest MRI equipment) and a physical therapy center, to a pain management area, an orthotic center and research laboratories, libraries and an educational center are all under one roof. All are designed for the comfort and convenience of patients, as well as for the most efficient, effective delivery of care.
Experience / Training
Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery
(HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Rush Medical College Of Rush University Chicago, IL 1985
Residency:
University Hospitals Of Clevel Cleveland, OH
Fellowship:
Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA
Positions:
Emory University Med School, Asst Prof
Atlanta, GA 1993-1999
Thomas Jefferson University School Med, Asst Prof
Philadelphia, PA 1999
Professional Status:
Private Practice - Group/partnership
Disciplinary Actions
HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Robert W. Frederick, MD
as of 11/21/2009. Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.
Malpractice History
HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for
Dr. Robert W.
Frederick, MD
in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, or West Virginia.
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