Emory

Chase S. Dean, MD

Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist

Emory Fellowship · Minimally Invasive Surgery

Chase S. Dean, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement, including complex hip and knee reconstruction. His advanced training includes minimally invasive surgery, direct anterior hip replacement, rapid-recovery hip and knee replacement, robotic-assisted surgery, partial knee replacement, revision surgery, and management of periprosthetic fractures.

Dr. Dean believes in patient-centered care and an individualized approach. He works with patients through both operative and nonoperative options, with the goal of restoring function, reducing pain, and improving quality of life.

At Total Joint Specialists, his profile connects patients with care in Braselton and Cumming and with procedure expertise across anterior hip replacement, total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and complex reconstruction. Outside the operating room, he enjoys traveling, fitness, yoga, golf, pickleball, and family activities.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Emory University — Adult Reconstruction

Specialties & Procedures

Locations

Braselton Cumming

Clinic Schedule

Monday

Cumming · 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Wednesday

Braselton · 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Thursday

Cumming · 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Friday

Braselton · 7:30 AM–11:00 AM

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Surgery Schedule

Tuesday

Northside Forsyth

Friday (2nd & 4th wk)

TJS Gwinnett

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

Professional Profiles

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Outside the OR

Resides in Suwanee, GA. Enjoys traveling, fitness, yoga, golf, pickleball, and family activities.

Surgeon Profile

Hip and knee replacement care with Chase S. Dean, MD

Care focus

Dr. Dean's public TJS profile focuses on direct anterior hip replacement, total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee 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

Chase S. Dean, MD's profile centers on Direct Anterior Hip Replacement, Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Partial Knee 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. Chase S. Dean, MD is currently presented by TJS as hip and knee replacement specialist, with public location signals tied to Braselton, Cumming.

Related procedures

Office locations

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

Questions patients often ask

Does Dr. Dean treat both hip and knee arthritis?

Dr. Dean is listed by Total Joint Specialists as a 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. Dean see patients?

Dr. Dean is currently associated with Braselton and 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.