Anderson Clinic

Charles A. DeCook, MD

Co-Founder · Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist

Castle Connolly Top Doctor '17–'26 · 19 Publications

Charles A. DeCook, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. As co-founder of Total Joint Specialists, he has helped shape a practice model focused on high-volume joint replacement, rapid recovery, and consistent patient experience.

Dr. DeCook is known nationally for anterior hip replacement, outpatient joint replacement, and rapid-recovery pathways. His work has helped improve surgical techniques, implant design, perioperative processes, and value for patients and health systems.

He has received multiple honors for excellence in patient care, including Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition and Orthopedics Today Leaders in Joint Replacement recognition. Dr. DeCook earned his medical degree from Rush Medical College, completed family medicine and orthopedic surgery residency training at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and completed fellowship training in adult reconstruction at the Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute.

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

Awards & Recognition

Leaders in Joint Replacement — Orthopedics Today
Castle Connolly Top Doctor in Atlanta (2017–2026)

Locations

Cumming

Professional Profiles

Healthgrades · Vitals · LinkedIn

Surgeon Profile

Hip and knee replacement care with Charles A. DeCook, MD

Care focus

Dr. DeCook's public TJS profile focuses on anterior hip replacement, total hip replacement, total knee replacement, revision joint replacement, and complex reconstruction. 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

Charles A. DeCook, MD's profile centers on Anterior Hip Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Revision Joint 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. Charles A. DeCook, MD is currently presented by TJS as co-founder · hip and knee replacement specialist, with public location signals tied to Cumming.

Related procedures

Office locations

Patients can request appointments with Dr. DeCook through Total Joint Specialists. Current public location assignments include Cumming; final clinic location, surgeon schedule, and surgery-center planning are confirmed when the appointment is booked.

Cumming

Questions patients often ask

Does Dr. DeCook treat both hip and knee arthritis?

Dr. DeCook is listed by Total Joint Specialists as a co-founder · hip and knee replacement specialist. Patients with hip or knee arthritis, painful joint replacement implants, or questions about whether symptoms are ready for specialist evaluation can request an appointment and bring prior imaging when available.

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. DeCook see patients?

Dr. DeCook is currently associated with Cumming on the public TJS site. Because schedules can change, patients should confirm the exact office and available appointment times 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.