Craig Weil, MD
Dr. Craig Weil
Dedicated board-certified surgeon with a proven track record in orthopedics, sports medicine, and medical leadership.
Extensive background in clinical instruction, medical administration, and occupational medicine, driving innovative medical techniques to elevate patient care within dynamic healthcare settings.
Held leadership positions at prominent medical centers and esteemed academic roles at major teaching hospitals.
A multi-faced career encompassing private practice ownership and clinical education, and serving as a medical expert witness.
key highlights
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Led a thriving, multimillion-dollar sports medicine practice, attracting a global clientele.
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Recognized authority in sports medicine, featured on various TV networks.
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Physician for numerous sports teams and celebrity entertainers; served as the tour physician for nationwide Broadway shows such as Hamilton and Newsies.
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Sought-after medical expert witness with 40+ years of experience, offering insights to complex cases and consulting for various firms.
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Author and contributor to respected medical journals, articles, and publications.
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Innovated workers’ compensation and occupational health programs. Appointed to the Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council and State Medical Advisory Committee.
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Collaborated with elite special forces units, providing orthopedic expertise to Navy SEALs.
areas of expertise
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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
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Clinical Instruction and Mentorship
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Medical Administration and Leadership
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Medical Advisory and Committee Membership
Professional experiences
Owner, The Center for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Marietta, GA
1988 - 2021
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Led and managed a thriving, multi-million dollar medical practice spanning over three decades. Established and maintained the center's reputation as a leading provider of cutting-edge orthopedic and sports medicine services.
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Consistently handled a caseload of 80-100 patients per month.
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Oversaw a diverse team, including medical experts and dedicated support staff.
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Shared expertise with elite Navy SEALs, providing specialized orthopedic training.
Medical Director and Founder, WellStar Occupational Medicine, Marietta, GA
2017 - 2021
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Launched the inaugural occupational healthcare services within the Wellstar Health System, a $3.6 billion dollar healthcare system with 9 hospitals, 19 urgent cares, 300+ medical facilities.
Faculty and Clinical instruction
Clinical Instructor Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, Emory University Medical School, Atlanta, GA
1985 - present
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Instructed and mentored medical students and residents in the field of orthopedics and hand surgery.
Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Teaching Staff, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA
2008 - 2021
Lecturer to Physician Assistant Program, Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA
2014 - 2021
Lecturer, Medical Embryology, Emory University Medical School, Atlanta, GA
1999 - 2010
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Conducted lectures on medical embryology to medical students.
Clinical Instructor Orthopaedics and Hand Surgery, Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston, MA
1984 - 1985
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Provided hands-on clinical instruction to medical students and residents in orthopedics and hand surgery.
Orthopedic Hand Instructor, Surgical Medicine, Upper Extremity Anatomy, Morehouse Medical College, Atlanta, GA
2008
Medical advisory board memberships
United States Special Operations Command Curriculum and Examination Board, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Tampa, FL
2003 - 2012
Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council; Medical Advisory Board Member, Atlanta, GA
2016 - Present
Co-Chair, Opiate Formulary Guidelines Committee, Georgia State Board of Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council, Medical Advisory Board, Atlanta, GA
2017 - Present
healthcare consultant
Smith and Nephews Dyonics, Inc., Clinical Trials and Instrument Design Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release System
1992 - 2001
Southern Concerts, Southern Promotions, Medical Coverage; Chastain Park, Omni Arena, Roxy Theater
1988 - Present
NeuroTours Physical Therapy
2014 - 2021
Brighthouse
1998 - 2016
Medical director/Medical advisor
Hamilton U. S. National Broadway tour, 2017-2018
Animatronics advisor, Broadway’s Disney production of Frozen, 2018
The Bodyguard-Musical National Tour, 2017
Cabaret National Tour, 2017
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time U.S. National Tour, 2016-2017
Dirty Dancing U.S. National Tour, 2015-2017
An American in Paris U.S. National Tour, 2016-2017
Disney’s NEWSIES Broadway Tour U. S. National Tour, 2015
Education, Postgraduate training, Residency
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), University of Alabama Medical School, Birmingham, AL 1975 – 1979
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B.A. Degree, Biology Major, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
1971 – 1975
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Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship, Tufts New England Medical Center and New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
1984 – l985
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Chief Resident, 1983 – 1984; Resident, 1981 – 1983, University of Alabama, Department of Orthopaedics, Birmingham, AL
General Surgery Resident PGY2, 1980 – 1981, Intern Medicine and Pediatrics, 1979 – 1980, Emory University, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS
Internship: Pediatrics Flexible, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
1979 – 1980
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GY II Resident General Surgery, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA
1980 – 1981
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Orthopaedic Residency, University of Alabama in Birmingham, 1981 – 1984
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Hand Surgery Fellowship, Tufts University, Boston, MA, 1984 – 1985
ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENT ACTIVITIES AND APPOINTMENTS
Chief Resident, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
April 1983 – June 1984
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Orthopaedic Resident Representative to Resident Council, New England Baptist Hospital
1981 – 1984
Board Certifications
National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomat, 1979
Part I – written exam completed and passed July, 1986
Part II – oral exam completed and passed July, 1987.
Board Certified - July 23, 1987, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Board Certified – Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand, March, 1989 (one of the first 400 hand surgeons in the world to complete this examination)
Re-certified American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, March, 1998
Board Certified – American Forensic Examiners, 1998
Re-certified – American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2007
Re-certified – American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Certificate of Added Qualifications in Surgery of the Hand, and Orthopedics 2017 – Certified until 2028
Recent Medical Societies & Organizations
Medical Association of Georgia, 1984 – Present
Atlanta Orthopedic Society, 1985 – Present
Atlanta Medical Society, 1985 – Present
Cobb County Medical Society, 1985 – Present
Nalebuff Hand Club, 1985 – Present
American Academy of Orthopaedics, 1987 – Present
Medical Association of Atlanta, 1985 – Present
Southern Orthopaedic Association, 1989 – Present
Southern Medical Association, 1989 – Present
American Society for Surgery of the Hand, 1989 – Present
volunteer activities
Initiated Kids Chance Charity Luncheon (raised over $100,000), 2008 –2021
Cobb Chamber of Commerce, 1985 – Present
Leukemia Society of America, 1990 – Present
Georgia Partnership for Caring Foundation, Inc., 1995 – 2004
