Orthopaedics
Robert Blackwell, MD
Hand Surgeon, OrthoGeorgia
Macon, GA
Dr. Blackwell joined OrthoGeorgia (formerly, Macon Orthopaedic & Hand) in 2001 and specializes in Hand Surgery. He is a native of South Carolina and holds degrees in both Mechanical Engineering (BS-'84) and Bioengineering (MS-'91) from Clemson University. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from MUSC in Charleston ('95), then completely a five year Orthopaedic Residency at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga ('00). Subspecialty training in Surgery of the Hand was completed in San Antoni
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery — Surgery of the Hand Subspecialty (CAQ)
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: Clemson University (BS, Mechanical Engineering, 1984; MS, Bioengineering, 1991)
- Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina (MD, 1995)
- Residency: Erlanger Medical Center, Chattanooga (Orthopaedic Surgery, 5 years)
- Fellowship: San Antonio / Dr. David P. Green (Surgery of the Hand, 2001)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Hand & Upper Extremity
Conditions & Treatments
Hand & Upper ExtremityHand Fractures
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
Experience
30+ years in practice