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John Dalton

Orthopaedics

John Dalton, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery

Lilburn, GA

John Francis Dalton, IV, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand surgery, shoulder and elbow orthopedic surgery at Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow, with locations in Atlanta and Marietta, Georgia. He treats a broad spectrum of upper extremity conditions, with particular expertise in shoulder fractures, shoulder arthroplasty including total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, and partial shoulder replacement, as well as nonoperative and operative managem

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Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
  • Surgery of the Hand (ABOS)

Education & Training

  • Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (MD, 1999)
  • Internship: Emory University School of Medicine (General Surgery, 2000)
  • Residency: Emory University School of Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004)
  • Fellowship: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, 2005)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2026

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Hand & Upper Extremity

Conditions & Treatments

Wrist SurgeryHand FracturesHand & Upper Extremity

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Augusta
  • Piedmont Healthcare
  • Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Dalton treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Dalton accept Aetna insurance?
John Dalton's public profile lists Aetna, Ambetter, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
Where does Dr. Dalton practice?
John Dalton practices in Lilburn, GA with hospital affiliations including Piedmont Augusta, Piedmont Healthcare, and Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow.
What does Dr. Dalton specialize in?
John Dalton is a board-certified orthopaedics specialist with focus areas in Hand & Upper Extremity.
How long has Dr. Dalton been practicing?
John Dalton has 27+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics.
What is Dr. Dalton's medical training?
Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (MD, 1999); Internship: Emory University School of Medicine (General Surgery, 2000); Residency: Emory University School of Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery, 2004).

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