

Orthopaedics
John Dalton, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery
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
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
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Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Piedmont Augusta
- Piedmont Healthcare
- Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow
Languages
English
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