Doctor Information
Ched Garten, MD is a sports medicine physician and the founder and medical director of Paragon Sports Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. With more than 20 years of experience, he served as head primary care physician for the Atlanta Falcons from 2005 to 2010, as an associate team physician for the Atlanta Thrashers, and as NFC primary care team physician at the 2011 NFL Pro Bowl.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Undergraduate: BS in biology with a minor in biochemistry, University of Tennessee (1997), summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa
- Medical School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine (MD, 2001)
- Residency: Family Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine and North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Chief Resident and Family Medicine Resident Clinical Teacher of the Year (2003-2004)
- Fellowship: Primary Care Sports Medicine, American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL (2005), under Drs. James Andrews, Tracy Ray and Lawrence Lemak
- Board Certification: Family Medicine, with a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine
- NPI Number: 1942234281
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Garten focuses on sports medicine and regenerative medicine at Paragon Sports Medicine, including:
- Acute and overuse sports injuries
- PRP, bone marrow and adipose tissue therapies
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound diagnosis and guided injections
- Sports medicine for youth, collegiate and professional athletes
- Performance medicine, including peptides, IV therapies and hormonal optimization
Dr. Garten is principal investigator on two FDA clinical trials of regenerative medicine injections, a contributing author to the Atlas of Ultrasound-Guided Musculoskeletal Injections, and has taught musculoskeletal ultrasound nationally, including at the NFL Physicians Society Annual Scientific Symposium at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Paragon Sports Medicine
- Address: 3101 Towercreek Pkwy SE, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30339
- Phone: (470) 270-8978
- Website: paragonsportsmedicine.com/dr-ched-garten
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Dr. Ched Garten’s training?
He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee, earned his MD at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2001, completed a family medicine residency at Wake Forest as chief resident, and finished a sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in 2005.
Is Dr. Garten listed under a different name?
His NPI record lists him under his legal name, Charles Edward Garten II, MD.
