Rob Willson
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Bio
Rob Willson, MD, MPH is an orthopaedic surgeon. He attended medical school and residency at The Medical College of Georgia and attended the prestigious University of Connecticut Sports Medicine Fellowship.
Education
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MD, Medicine
Medical College of Georgia Sch, 2011
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MPH, Public Health, General
University of Georgia, 2007
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BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
University of Georgia, 2005
Certifications
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PHY
Ga Medical Board, 2017
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PHY
GA Medical Board, 2011
Awards & Honors
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Exemplary Teaching Award
Department of Orthopaedics, 2022
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Orthopaedic Surgery Resident Teaching Award
Orthopaedic Surgery Department, 2022
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Exemplary Teaching Award
Department of Orthopaedics, 2019
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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RSUR 5003
Orthopedics
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SURG 5275
Orthopedics Externship
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SURG 5007
Surgery Sub-I: Sub I Orthopedic Surgery
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SURG 5000
Basic Clkshp in SURG
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PHAS 5131
Orthopedics
Teaching Interests
Teaching residents and medical students in clinical settings, as well as traditional classroom settings.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Use of a Superolateral Portal and 70° Arthroscope to Optimize Visualization of Patellofemoral Tracking and Osteochondral Lesions in Patients With Recurrent Patellar Instability., 2020
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Skeletally Immature Patients: Early Results Using a Hybrid Physeal-Sparing Technique., 2018
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- A Prospective Cohort Evaluating a Central Line Bundle in Preventing Catheter-Related Sepsis (CRS) in the ICU, 2008
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
Care of the skeletally immature athlete, physeal-sparing ligament reconstruction, cartilage surgery, patellar instability, shoulder instability, complex knee surgery
University Service
Public Service
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Academy of Richmond County Athletics
2020 - Present
Role: Other
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Augusta GreenJackets Baseball (Atlanta Braves Affiliate)
2020 - Present
Role: Other
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Thomson High School Athletics
2019 - Present
Role: Other
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Augusta University
2017 - Present
Role: Other