Yvonne E. Satterwhite, M.D. Emeritus
Specialty
Areas Of Expertise
- General Orthopaedics
- Sports Medicine
- Surgery of the Shoulder, Knee & Elbow
- Arthroscopic Surgery
Fellowship
- James R. Andrews, M.D. & William G. Clancy, M.D.; Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center; Birmingham, Alabama; Sports Medicine
Certifications
- Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Certificate of Added Qualification Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Residency
- Tulane University School of Medicine; New Orleans, Louisiana
Medical Degree
- Tulane University School of Medicine; New Orleans, Louisiana
Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society
- Hughston Society
- Tulane Caldwell Society
- FORUM Women's Orthopaedic Society
Hospital Affiliations
- Emory Johns Creek Hospital
- Gwinnett Medical Center - Duluth
- Northside Forsyth Hospital
Major Accomplishments
- 2022 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, The Atlantan & Modern Luxury Magazine
- 2022 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Castle Connolly
- 2021 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta Magazine
- 2020 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta Magazine
- 2018 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta Magazine
- 2016 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta Magazine
- 2015 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta Magazine
- 2014 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta Magazine
- 2014 Top Regional Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Castle Connelly
- 2013 Top Doc in Orthopaedic Surgery, Atlanta Magazine
- 2012 Top Doc in Orthopaedic Surgery; Atlanta Magazine
- 2011 Top Doc in Orthopaedic Surgery; U.S. News & World Report
- 2011 Top Doc in Orthopedic Surgery; Atlanta Magazine
- Head Team Physician Atlanta Beat 2000-2004
- 2002 Georgia Team Physician of the Year
- United States Olympic Committee Medical Staff Physician, 1996, 1997, 1998
Bio
- Dr. Satterwhite is married with two adorable twins, a boy and a girl. Her favorite activities include spending time with her family, weight training, playing golf and tennis, attending sporting events, listening to classical music and traveling.
School Sports Medicine Affiliations
- Team Physician Lambert High School
- Team Physician Wesleyan School
- Team Physician Mt. Pisgah Christian School
- Team Physician Rabun County High School
Awards
At the beginning of each year, The Atlantan announces their 2024 Top Doctors. Doctors are nominated by their peers and vetted by healthcare research group, Castle Connolly.