
Spencer James Woolwine MD
Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Musculoskeletal Oncology/Cancer, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
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21 Ortho LaneAtlanta, GA 30329
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Summary
- Spencer Woolwine, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Atlanta, GA, specializing in hip and knee reconstructive surgery, musculoskeletal oncology/cancer, orthopedic sports medicine, and orthopedic trauma. He completed his medical education at the University of California, Irvine, followed by residency and fellowship training in orthopaedic surgery and anesthesiology across various institutions, including the University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno and Emory University. Dr. Woolwine serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital and has prior academic appointments. He has significant research experience, having published multiple studies, particularly focusing on orthopaedic trauma and cancer-related topics. His work includes notable publications in reputable journals, addressing methamphetamine effects on fracture healing, PCL release in knee arthroplasty, orthopaedic infection control, and pediatric orthopaedic conditions.
Education & Training
Emory UniversityFellowship, 2021 - 2022
University of California (San Francisco)/FresnoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2016 - 2021
Geisinger Health SystemResidency, Anesthesiology, 2015 - 2016
University of California, Irvine, School of MedicineClass of 2015
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2016 - 2028
GA State Medical License 2021 - 2028
PA State Medical License 2015 - 2016
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Effects of methamphetamines in patients with tibial shaft fractures: a retrospective cohort study at a Level 1 trauma center.Zohal Ghulam-Jelani, Fernando Cruz, Jacob Zipperstein, Yeng Vue, Spencer Woolwine
OTA International. 2026-03-01 - 6 citationsThe Incidence and Short Term Functional Effect of Partial PCL Release in Fixed and Mobile Bearing PCL Retaining TKA.Ran Schwarzkopf, Spencer Woolwine, Lee Josephs, Richard D. Scott
The Journal of Arthroplasty. 2015-12-01 - 29 citationsReal Time Intraoperative Monitoring of Blood Loss with a Novel Tablet ApplicationBehnam Sharareh, Spencer Woolwine, Siddarth Satish, Peter Abraham, Ran Schwarzkopf
The Open Orthopaedics Journal. 2015-08-31
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS)Member
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