Dr. Scott D. Gillogly, MD

Expert Publications

• Medical aspects of professional hockey in Atlanta.
• Treatment of large full-thickness chondral defects of the knee with autologous chondrocyte implantation.
• Pullout strength of suture anchors: effect of mechanical properties of trabecular bone.
• Surgical management of articular cartilage defects of the knee.
• Autologous chondrocyte implantation in the patella: a multicenter experience.
• Unusual anomaly of the scapula defined by arthroscopy and computerized tomographic arthrography. Report of a case.
• Effect of model traumatic injury on hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes.
• Disruption of the anterior cruciate ligament in a 4-year-old child.
• Treatment of articular cartilage defects of the knee with autologous chondrocyte implantation.

Media Releases

Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Scott D. Gillogly, who serves patients in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Renowned international orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Gillogly, can be found tending to patients at Atlanta Orthopedic Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. The physicians at Atlanta Orthopedic Institute have extensive training in the care of various joint and sports related injuries. Their priority is to help patients make a quick recovery and return to an active lifestyle. Their individualized approach to treatment options enables them to help patients make the best decision for their particular situation. 

Possessing a distinguished career, Dr. Gillogly has served as Chief Medical Officer for Aspetar Hospital (2022 World Cup facility), cellular repair of cartilage and concussion protocols for prominent athletes; President and CEO of Atlanta Sports Medicine; Chief of Orthopedics and Head Triage Officer in the Gulf War; and Director of Sports Medicine, Research, and Rehabilitation and Amputee Service for Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. With appointments including Head Team Physician and Orthopedic Surgeon for NHL, NFL, and MLB teams, he has furthered leading-edge care, innovative surgical processes, and fiscal stewardship in administrative, business, and surgical roles.

Focused on improvements in patient care quality and hospital reputation at Aspetar Hospital, Dr. Gillogly spearheaded the effort to attain Olympic certification credentials, positioning the hospital among just 5 worldwide to achieve Accreditation Canada International Platinum Status, Reaccreditation FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, and International Olympic Committee Research Centre Designation. His work was instrumental in enhancing clinical outcomes, with launch of a new ACL Assessment Unit, Sports Concussion Program (a first in the Middle East), Muscle Injury Assessment Unit, Elite and International Athlete Care programs (prompting a 60% rise in international athletic patients in 2018), as well as the consolidation of 20+ satellite sports medical clinics into the hospital. The doctor’s impact was also notable in cost-saving measures, with new fiscal controls and budget priorities affecting total OPEX. Enabling positive change and the breakdown of siloed leadership practices, he emphasized new organizational standards including better training and career opportunities for physicians, plus development of a Specialty Hospital Scope of Service to clarify definitions, conditions and circumstances, as well as stakeholder consensus on strategic decisions. By building and clearly conveying his vision for the organization, bolstering human capital resources and quality, and supporting positive change, his work reaffirmed the hospital’s stance as a competitive, premier global organization dedicated to serving target populations.

Dr. Gillogly previously founded Atlanta Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, serving as President and CEO for a renowned organization centered on high standards of patient care and rehabilitating athletes for return to competition, with a center of excellence including an AAAHC-accredited ambulatory Surgery Center, Physical Therapy, and Sports Rehabilitation Center. During his tenure at Atlanta Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, he was appointed as Team Physician and Orthopedic Surgeon for the Atlanta Falcons NFL Club and Atlanta Thrashers NHL Club, as well as Team Physician of the Atlanta Braves MLB Club. He also spearheaded sports medicine training for 75+ orthopedic surgery residents from Atlanta Medical Center and built an ACGME-accredited Sports Medicine and Cartilage Restoration Fellowship that educated 12 specialized Fellows. His focus on excellence served as the basis for a well-received outpatient total knee arthroplasty program, obtaining dual goals of revenue growth and decreased health care costs.

The doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons, as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, the American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society, and the Herodicus Society.

For the purpose of advancing his professional development, he remains a member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopedic Sports Medicine; the Herodicus Society; the International Cartilage Repair Society; the Society of Military Ortho Surgeons; and NFL and NHL Team Physicians Societies.

On the subject of his educational background, Dr. Gillogly earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he was Quarterback and Co-Captain of the Army Football Team, as well as a Scholar Athlete All-American. He then went on to obtain his medical degree from the Duke University School of Medicine, after which he completed his surgical internship and residency in orthopedic surgery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Following this, he completed his fellowship at the Alabama Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center and American Sports Medicine Institute.

Among his hospital appointments, Dr. Gillogly served as Medical Director of Orthopedic Research, Chief of Amputee Service, and Chief of Orthopedic Surgery Service at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. He served a tour in the first Gulf War as the Chief of Orthopedics and Head Triage Officer at an evacuation hospital in Saudi Arabia.

His additional academic appointments included Chief of Staff at West Paces Medical Center, Clinical Instructor within the Department of Orthopedics for University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Surgery at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He also completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship and a tour in humanitarian care orthopedic surgery at Medical Element JTF-Bravo Palmerola, served as Director of Medical Education for Orthopedic Services and Family Practice Residency Program, and filled the role of Assistant Chief of Orthopedic Service at Martin Army Hospital.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders. They work in clinical and hospital settings.

Sports medicine is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries due to athletic activity. Sports medicine specialists are either orthopedic surgeons or primary care physicians who prescribe treatments for professional and amateur athletes. They are trained to address issues associated with nutrition, sports psychology, and substance abuse. They may also counsel athletes on injury prevention.

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