Harvard
William S. Godfrey, MD
Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist
Harvard / Brigham & Women's Fellowship
Dr. Godfrey is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement and revision procedures. An Atlanta native, he originally worked as an engineer at Caterpillar in Illinois before pursuing medicine. He takes pride in an individualized approach that relies on communication and shared decision-making with every patient.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Georgia Institute of Technology (Mechanical Engineering, graduated with highest honors)
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha honor society)
Residency
Emory University Orthopedic Surgery (Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Harvard Medical School — Total Joint Arthroplasty Fellowship, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston
Specialties & Procedures
- Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
- Same-Day Joint Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery
- Revision Joint Replacement
Awards & Recognition
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Locations
CummingAlpharetta
Outside the OR
Lives in Atlanta with his wife, three children, and dog Lucy. Enjoys mountain biking, trail running, and travel.