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5,000+ Successful procedures
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Phillip R. Langer, MD, MS, FAAOS reviewing patient imaging at Atlanta Sports Medicine Institute
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Double Board Certified
  • Elected Fellow of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
  • Elected Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
  • Elected Active Member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) Diplomate
  • Wangensteen Society Elected Member
  • 20+ years of experience
  • 5,000+ successful procedures
About Dr. Langer

Experience.
Focus. Results.

Phillip R. Langer, MD, MS, FAAOS, is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and minimally invasive joint preservation. He completed three advanced fellowships in sports medicine and arthroscopy, complex orthopedic trauma, and hip arthroscopy. His practice emphasizes precise diagnosis, tissue-respecting surgery, restoration of biomechanics, and a durable return to sport, work, and active living.

Board certified Double board-certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Sports medicine Completed advanced fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Advanced training Completed advanced fellowship training in Hip Arthroscopy with Marc Philippon, MD
Research Authored more than 15 peer-reviewed publications
Professional experience

Dr. Langer served as an orthopedic surgeon and team physician for the Miami Heat, Atlanta Thrashers, and Atlanta Falcons from 2007 to 2011.

Since his time on the "sidelines," Dr. Langer treats NFL, NHL, and NBA players, both active and retired. He also serves as a consultant to MLB players regarding elbow injuries.

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I want to thank Dr. Langer for taking care of my shoulder and knee over the last few years. He was very professional, positive and I have amazing results from the two surgeries. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Langer for any sports injuries or ortho needs. Sincerely, Bill

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Real patient results ★★★★★

Rated 5.0 out of 5 across 273 patient ratings on WebMD

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    Dr. Langer has been my Doctor for years and I would recommend him for any Ortho issues!
    Brock FanningGoogle review
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    I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Langer for ALL sports injuries! He is the best. My family only trusts him.
    Brendan GraceHealthgrades review
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    Doc did my hip surgery, FAI labral reconstruction, 1 year ago. Still feel amazing. Thanks Dr. Langer.
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    Just saw Dr. Langer about my knee. He was as advertised. Kind. Patient. Knowledgeable. Thank you Dr. Langer.
    Patient, Savage, MNRateMDs review
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    I went to see Dr. Langer and he was amazing! Very friendly and knows his stuff!
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    I loved every moment of how I was treated by the staff and Dr. Phillip Langer. 10/10 recommend.
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    Dr. Langer is much more than a Doctor. He is one of the very few who care. He's the absolute best!
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    Referred by my PCP in Miami to see Dr. Langer for my hip. I highly recommend him after my experience.
    Patient, Naples, FLRateMDs review
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    The best! I am back playing High Level Tennis because of Dr. Langer.
    Megan KochGoogle review
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    Skilled. Compassionate. Patient. Bottom line: I trust Dr. Langer!
    Dylan MichaelHealthgrades review
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    Truly the most compassionate skilled surgeon. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Langer.
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    My family and I travel from West Hollywood, California to see Dr. Langer because he is unequalled.
    Patient, Hinesville, GARateMDs review
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    Dr. Langer is more than a skilled surgeon. He is a compassionate doctor.
    Patient, Atlanta, GAHealthgrades review
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    I have been a patient of Dr. Langer's for years. He is absolutely the best!
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    Dr. Langer did my arthroscopic hip surgery 1 year ago. I feel amazing and can't thank him enough.
    Patient, Honolulu, HIRateMDs review
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    Dr. Langer performed 2 surgeries on me. I am doing amazing.
    Patient, Atlanta, GAHealthgrades review
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    Dr. Langer is amazing. Skilled surgeon. Amazing Doctor. Gifted listener.
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    I just flew in to see Dr. Langer from England. He was highly recommended for my hip FAI surgery.
    Patient, Marietta, GARateMDs review
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    Simply the BEST sports doctor in Atlanta.
    Jennifer White-MerckHealthgrades review
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    Dr. Langer is exceptional: the finest surgeon and Doctor in Atlanta.
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    I'm a Div 1 athlete and very selective in my doctors. Dr. Langer is simply the complete package.
    Patient, Atlanta, GARateMDs review
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    If you want more than a doctor, go see Dr. Langer. Truly Special!
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    Drove up from Hilton Head to see Dr. Langer for my hip labral tear. I was extremely impressed.
    Patient, Hilton Head Island, SCRateMDs review
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    I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Langer. He's patient. Thorough. Skilled.
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FAQ

Common
questions

Straight answers to the questions patients ask most.

Do you only treat athletes?

No. The practice treats active adults across the full range of knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, and wrist injuries, whether the injury happened in competition, at work, or in everyday life. The standard is the same either way: a precise diagnosis and a plan built around what you want to get back to.

Will I need surgery?

Not necessarily. Every plan starts with a precise diagnosis, and nonoperative and joint-preserving options come first whenever the injury allows it. Surgery enters the conversation when the structure of the joint requires it, and that decision is made with you, after you understand what the exam and the imaging actually show.

What are PRP and BMAC?

PRP is platelet-rich plasma, a concentrate prepared from a sample of your own blood. BMAC is bone marrow aspirate concentrate, prepared from a sample of your own bone marrow. Both are orthobiologic treatments, which means they use material from your own body in and around an injured structure.

Whether either one fits your injury depends on the exact diagnosis and the tissue involved, so the conversation starts with an exam, not with the product.

How fast can I get back to my sport?

There is no honest single timeline, and a date offered before a diagnosis would be a guess. Recovery depends on the injury, the tissue involved, the treatment you choose, and how your rehabilitation progresses.

What you can expect is an individualized plan with clear milestones, so you know what has to be true before each next step.

Are there alternatives to cortisone shots?

Yes. Depending on the diagnosis, alternatives can include structured physical therapy, activity modification, viscosupplementation, which is a gel-like injection that lubricates the joint, and orthobiologic options such as platelet-rich plasma. Cortisone can quiet inflammation, but it does not repair tissue. Which alternative makes sense, if any, depends on what is actually causing the pain.

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