David Cearley
Elwyn A. Sanders M.D. Professor in Orthopedics
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Surgery: Orthopedic
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Bio
Grew up in Texas and attended Texas Christian University as an undergraduate attaining a BA in English. Attended Texas A&M for medical school and then came to Georgia for Orthopaedic residency. Completed pediatric and oncologic orthopaedic fellowships at the University of Utah and after briefly starting my career at Texas A&M/ Scott & White hospital I returned to Augusta University where I have been practicing for the past 12 years.
Education
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BA, English Language and Literature
Texas Christian University, 2014
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MD, Medicine
Texas A&M University System He, 1999
Certifications
Awards & Honors
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Medical College of Georgia Exemplary Teaching Award
MCG, 2025
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Medical College of Georgia Exemplary Teaching award 2019
MCG, 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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SURG 5000
Basic Clkshp in SURG: Basic Surgery Clerkship
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RSUR 5003
Orthopedics
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SURG 5275
Orthopedics Externship: Externship, Orthopedic Surgery
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SURG 5007
Surgery Sub-I: Sub I Orthopedic Surgery
Teaching Interests
Pediatric orthopedics- general
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Management of Pediatric Type 3 Supracondylar Humerus Fracture in the United States: Results of a National Survey of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2013
Other
- Index of Suspicion, 2012
- Stringent Patient Selection in Bulk Allografts, 2010
Other
Research Interests
Guided growth, Clubfoot, trauma
Department Service
College Service
Public Service
