Charles A. DeCook, MD
Co-Founder · Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist
Castle Connolly Top Doctor '17–'26 · 18,000+ Replacements · 19 Publications
Dr. DeCook is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Total Joint Specialists. He has completed over 18,000 total joint replacements and more than 11,000 anterior hip replacements, making him one of the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in the country. A pioneer of rapid recovery techniques, Dr. DeCook works with industry partners on surgical techniques, implant design, and technology development, and teaches hip and knee replacement techniques nationally and internationally.
Education & Training
Medical School
Rush Medical College
Residency
Orthopedic Surgery & Family Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Adult Reconstruction, Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute
Specialties & Procedures
- Anterior Hip Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement
- Total Knee Replacement
- Revision Joint Replacement
- Complex Reconstruction
- Rapid Recovery Protocols
Awards & Recognition
- Leaders in Joint Replacement — Orthopedics Today
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Atlanta (2017–2026)
- 10,000+ total joint replacements performed