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.
- DCEARLEY@augusta.edu
- (762) 375-4209
- BP 2109A
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
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DEA
United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration, 2023
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PHY
GA Bd of Medical Examiners, 2003
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ABOS
ABOS, 2009
Awards & Honors
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Medical College of Georgia Exemplary Teaching Award
MCG, 2025
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Thomas E. Whiteside Resident Research Award, Faculty Mentor
2019
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Medical College of Georgia Exemplary Teaching award 2019
MCG, 2019
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Texas Christian University Creative Writing Contest Award
Texas Christian University, 1991
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Founder's Scholarship
King's College, 1990
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: Extern 2wks, Orthopedic Surg
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SURG 5007
Surgery Sub-I: Surgery Sub I, Orthopedics
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RPED 5002
Pediatrics General
Teaching Interests
Pediatric orthopedics- general
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Guided growth for the Treatment of Infantile Blount's disease: Is it a viable option?, 2020
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Salvage Treatment Options for Painful Hip Dislocations in Nonambulatory Cerebral Palsy Patients, 2020
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Osteochondropathies of the Knee: Osteochondritis Dissecans and Osgood-Schlatter's Disease, 2017
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
- “Cost Effective Technique for Spinal Instrumentation in the Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis” , 2017
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Management of Pediatric Type 3 Supracondylar Humerus Fracture in the United States: Results of a National Survey of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2013
Other
Research Interests
Guided growth, Clubfoot, trauma
Department Service
College Service
Public Service
