Emory

Adam D. Land, MD

Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist

Emory Fellowship · Alpha Omega Alpha

Adam D. Land, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery. He and his team create customized care plans tailored to each patient's needs, goals, and activity level.

Dr. Land earned a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from Mercer University and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He received his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine, completed orthopedic surgery residency at Summa Health System, and pursued advanced fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Emory Healthcare.

At Total Joint Specialists, Dr. Land focuses on direct anterior hip replacement, revision hip and knee replacement, total and partial knee replacement, robotic knee replacement, arthroscopic knee surgery, and nonsurgical treatment for hip and knee arthritis. Outside medicine, he enjoys traveling, cooking, playing piano and guitar, hunting, fishing, hiking, and time with his wife and children.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Mercer University (BS, Biomedical Engineering)

Medical School

Mercer University School of Medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society)

Residency

Summa Health System (Internship and Residency)

Fellowship

Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Emory Healthcare

Specialties & Procedures

Awards & Recognition

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

Locations

Canton Ellijay

Clinic Schedule

Monday

Ellijay / Canton · 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (alternating weeks)

Tuesday

Canton · 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Friday

Ellijay · 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (alternating Fridays)

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Surgery Schedule

Thursday

TJSC Cherokee

Surgery dates are arranged by our scheduling team after your consultation.

Professional Profiles

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Outside the OR

Enjoys traveling, cooking, piano and guitar, hunting, fishing, hiking, and family time.

Surgeon Profile

Hip and knee replacement care with Adam D. Land, MD

Care focus

Dr. Land's public TJS profile focuses on direct anterior hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, revision hip replacement, and revision knee replacement. A consultation is typically used to review symptoms, prior treatment, imaging, activity goals, medical history, and the amount of support a patient will have during recovery. The goal is to match the treatment plan to the patient rather than forcing every hip or knee problem into the same pathway.

Conditions and questions evaluated

Hip or knee arthritis that limits walking, stairs, work, sleep, exercise, or daily routines.
Symptoms that have not improved enough with nonsurgical treatment such as therapy, injections, medication, or activity changes.
Questions about anterior hip replacement, hip replacement approach, recovery expectations, and return to activity.
Knee arthritis, knee alignment concerns, partial-versus-total knee questions, and expectations after knee replacement.
Persistent pain, stiffness, instability, loosening, wear, or other concerns after a previous hip or knee replacement.

How the visit is framed

Adam D. Land, MD's profile centers on Direct Anterior Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, Revision Hip Replacement. The visit is used to connect symptoms, imaging, prior treatment, medical history, and patient goals before deciding whether continued nonsurgical care, joint replacement, revision evaluation, or recovery planning makes sense.

When this profile may be the right starting point

Patients often start here when they want a fellowship-trained joint replacement perspective, need to compare hip or knee treatment options, or want a clearer sense of which TJS surgeon and office location fits their problem. Adam D. Land, MD is currently presented by TJS as hip and knee replacement specialist, with public location signals tied to Canton and Ellijay.

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Office locations

Patients can request appointments with Dr. Land through Total Joint Specialists. Current public clinic locations include Canton and Ellijay, and the booking page reflects the latest office availability.

Questions patients often ask

Does Dr. Land treat both hip and knee arthritis?

Yes. Dr. Land evaluates both hip and knee arthritis and performs both hip and knee replacements when surgery is the right fit. Patients can request an appointment to review symptoms, imaging, prior treatment, and recovery goals.

How do I choose between nonsurgical care and joint replacement?

The decision depends on pain severity, imaging, function, health history, prior treatments, and personal goals. The surgeon visit is designed to compare reasonable options and explain what surgery can and cannot reliably improve.

Where does Dr. Land see patients?

Dr. Land's current public clinic locations are Canton and Ellijay. The booking page reflects the latest office availability, including alternating Ellijay Fridays, and patients should confirm the exact office when booking.

Profile reviewed for site accuracy: May 11, 2026. This page summarizes public TJS profile information and is intended for education and appointment planning. Diagnosis, candidacy, surgical approach, and recovery instructions are individualized during consultation.