Doctor Information
James L. Chappuis, MD, FACS is the founder, owner and senior orthopaedic surgeon of Spine Center Atlanta. He earned a BS in biology summa cum laude at the University of Toledo and his medical degree at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (formerly the Medical College of Ohio), interned at Mercy Hospital (now Mercy Health) in Toledo, and completed general surgery residency at Methodist University Hospital and orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic in Memphis, followed by an AO spine fellowship at Klinikum Karlsbad-Langensteinbach in Germany.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- Fellowship: AO Spine, Klinikum Karlsbad-Langensteinbach (Karlsbad Germany)
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic (Memphis)
- Residency: General Surgery, Methodist University Hospital (Memphis)
- Internship: Internship, Mercy Hospital (Toledo OH)
- Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
- Undergraduate: BS Biology (summa cum laude), University of Toledo
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- NPI Number: 1891776159
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Chappuis focuses on orthopaedic spine surgery at Spine Center Atlanta, including:
- Orthopaedic spine surgery
- Cervical disc replacement
- Integrated rehabilitation and complementary care
According to the practice, Dr. Chappuis is licensed in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee, has authored publications in peer-reviewed journals, and believes in merging traditional medicine with complementary and holistic approaches when appropriate.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Spine Center Atlanta
- Address: 3161 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
- Phone: (404) 351-5812
- Website: spinecenteratlanta.com/provider/james-l-chappuis-md-facs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Where did Dr. Chappuis complete his spine fellowship?
At Klinikum Karlsbad-Langensteinbach in Karlsbad, Germany (AO spine fellowship).
Is Dr. Chappuis board certified?
His profile states that he is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Where does Dr. Chappuis see patients?
At Spine Center Atlanta, 3161 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327, and at the practice’s other Georgia offices. Call (404) 351-5812.
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