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Scott Boden, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta, GA

Scott D. Boden MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery


Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Emory University

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  • 21 Ortho LaneAtlanta, GA 30329

  • Phone+1 404-778-7000

  • Fax+1 404-778-7117

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Summary

  • Scott Boden, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopedic spine surgery, based in Atlanta, GA. He completed his medical education at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by residencies and an internship at George Washington University and Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Boden served as a Professor and Chair in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine and was the Director of The Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center, and the inaugural Chief Strategy Officer for Woodruff Health Sciences Center and Emory Healthcare. His areas of expertise include spinal fusion surgery, spine surgery, and bone transplantation. Dr. Boden has published research in reputed journals like Nature Communications, Journal of Spine Surgery, and Nature Medicine. He has contributed to clinical trials, notably the Multicenter Trial of Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis. He has received multiple CMS Meaningful Use certifications from 2013 to 2017.

Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1987 - 1991
  • George Washington University School of Medicine
    George Washington University School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1986 - 1987
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1992 - 2027
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1991 - 1994
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart, Cerner Healthe, IQHealth, HealthSentry and P2 Sentinel, Cerner Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification FirstNet (Clinical), Cerner Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification HealtheLife and PowerChart, Cerner Corporation, 2013, 2015-2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Study: Inflation-Adjusted Compensation Has Declined for Orthopedic Surgeons
    Study: Inflation-Adjusted Compensation Has Declined for Orthopedic SurgeonsMarch 6th, 2025
  • Emory Healthcare Chosen as Official Medical Provider of League One Volleyball’s Professional Women’s Team in Atlanta
    Emory Healthcare Chosen as Official Medical Provider of League One Volleyball’s Professional Women’s Team in AtlantaNovember 14th, 2024
  • Emory Healthcare Helps Atlanta Falcons Legend Get Back to Health
    Emory Healthcare Helps Atlanta Falcons Legend Get Back to HealthDecember 20th, 2022

Grant Support

  • Small Molecule Inhibition of Noggin to Induce Spinal FusionEMORY UNIVERSITY2022–2027
  • Small Molecule Inhibition of Noggin to Induce Spinal FusionEMORY UNIVERSITY2022–2027
  • Enhancement Of Lumbar Fusion W/ Rhbmp 2/ Collagen Or LMPNational Center For Research Resources2003–2011
  • LMP-1 Is A Critical Regulator Of BMP Signaling And BMP ResponsivenessNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2006–2010
  • Regulation Of BMP-6 In Early Osteoblast DifferentiationNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1998–2002

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