Yvonne E. Satterwhite, M.D.

Welcome to Premier Orthopaedic Surgery!

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you more about myself.  I am originally from Columbus, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia with honors.  I graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine with honors and stayed in New Orleans, Louisiana, to complete a five-year Orthopaedic Surgical Residency program with Tulane University.  I completed a one-year Sports Medicine Fellowship with Drs. James Andrews and William Clancy in Birmingham, Alabama.  I started my private practice years in Lexington, Kentucky, but moved home to Georgia in 1998. I have been a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon since 1995.

My goal is to treat my patients as I would my family and friends.  Many orthopaedic injuries can be treated non-surgically while others may require basic or technologically advanced surgical procedures to achieve the best result.  I strive to provide you as much information as possible to ensure that you make an informed decision on your treatment options.

I am particularly interested in the treatment of shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle injuries including shoulder instability, rotator cuff and labral tears, ACL tears, meniscus tears, tennis elbow, and ankle sprains to name a few.  When surgery is required, I use arthroscopic or minimally invasive open techniques whenever possible.  Throughout the year, I participate in continuing medical education courses to ensure that I can provide the latest in orthopaedic advancements to my patients.

Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to make your experience at Premier Orthopaedic Surgery a positive one.  We want to provide you with the best orthopaedic care available.  I understand the extra time it may require to fill out paperwork during your office visit, but it helps the office and me better manage your case.  Additionally, I apologize in advance for the time you may have to wait to see me.  In some cases, patients require special attention or I may be called to the hospital to assess a serious injury.  The staff and I will do our best to see you as soon as possible and take the time you need to receive individualized care.

I look forward to meeting with you.

Sincerely,

Yvonne E. Satterwhite, M.D.

Highlights

1983	University of Georgia graduate –
	B.S. Biology, B.S. Chemistry, Phi Beta Kappa
1987	Tulane University School of Medicine graduate –
	M.D. degree, Alpha Omega Alpha
1992	Tulane University Dept. of Orthopaedics -
	First Tulane female chief resident
1993	American Sports Medicine Institute -
	Sports Medicine fellowship with Drs. James
	Andrews and William G. Clancy
1993 to 1998	Private Practice at Kentucky Sports Medicine in Lexington, KY
	assist team physician for University of Kentucky and
	Eastern Kentucky University
	head team physician for Berea College and Lindsey Wilson
	College
1999 to 2002	Private practice at Hughston Clinics in Alpharetta & Lawrenceville,
	Georgia
	team physician Oglethorpe University
2002 to present	Private practice at Premier Orthopaedic Surgery in Suwanee, Georgia
	head team physician for Mt. Pisgah Christian School and
	Providence Christian Academy
	assistant team physician for South Forsyth, North Forsyth,
	North Forsyth and Dawson County High Schools
2003 to present	Clinical Associate Professor at Emory University

Memorable Sports Medicine
and Sports Experiences:

2000 to 2003	Head team physician for the Atlanta Beat women’s pro soccer team
2001	Georgia Team Physician of the Year
2001	Ironman Triathlon of Hawaii Sports Medicine physician
1998	Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan; U.S. Alpine Ski Team physician
1997	U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, N.Y.; Sports Medicine
	Physician
1997	Summer World University Games in Catania, Sicily; U.S. Gymnastics,
	Volleyball and Fencing Teams physician
1996	U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Sports
	Medicine physician
1996	Lexington, Kentucky’s Women’s Sports Foundation
	“Fit Woman of the Year”
1995	WNPF World Championship benchpress world record
1995 to 2000	Certified strength and conditioning specialist
1995 to 2002	Orthopaedist for the Gatorade Sports Science Institute Board of
	Advisors in Science and Education in North America

Personal Interests

I am originally from Columbus, Georgia.  My husband, Wayne Carey, and I have adorable twins, Christopher and Nicole, born in August 2001.  Favorite activities include spending time with my family, weight training, playing golf and tennis, attending sporting events, listening to classical music and traveling.  I would like to learn to speak French and Spanish fluently.