Harvard

William S. Godfrey, MD

Hip and Knee Replacement Specialist

Harvard / Brigham & Women's Fellowship

William S. Godfrey, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement and revision surgery. An Atlanta native, he attended Georgia Tech for undergraduate studies before earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, where he graduated with honors and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha.

Dr. Godfrey completed orthopedic surgery residency at Emory University, where he developed a focused interest in adult reconstruction and complex joint replacement. He then completed fellowship training in hip and knee replacement at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, in Boston.

His practice includes primary hip and knee replacement, revision hip and knee replacement, direct anterior hip replacement, robotic-assisted knee replacement, and care for patients with failed or painful prior joint replacements. Dr. Godfrey emphasizes careful preoperative planning, clear communication, and recovery pathways built around each patient's goals.

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

Awards & Recognition

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

Locations

Sandy Springs Crabapple

Clinic Schedule

Tuesday

Sandy Springs · 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Thursday

Crabapple · 8:00 AM–3:30 PM

Friday

Sandy Springs · 8:00–11:30 AM

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Surgery Schedule

Wednesday (1st wk)

TJSC Atlanta

Thursday (3rd wk)

TJSC Atlanta

Wednesday (2nd & 4th wk)

Northside Atlanta

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

Professional Profiles

Healthgrades · WebMD · Doximity · LinkedIn

Outside the OR

Lives in Atlanta with his wife, three children, and dog Lucy. Enjoys mountain biking, trail running, and travel.

Surgeon Profile

Hip and knee replacement care with William S. Godfrey, MD

Care focus

Dr. Godfrey's public TJS profile focuses on direct anterior hip replacement, same-day joint replacement, partial knee replacement, revision joint replacement, total hip replacement, and total 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

William S. Godfrey, MD's profile centers on Direct Anterior Hip Replacement, Same-Day Joint Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, Robotic-Assisted Surgery. 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. William S. Godfrey, MD is currently presented by TJS as hip and knee replacement specialist, with public location signals tied to Sandy Springs, Crabapple.

Related procedures

Office locations

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

Questions patients often ask

Does Dr. Godfrey treat both hip and knee arthritis?

Dr. Godfrey 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. Godfrey see patients?

Dr. Godfrey is currently associated with Sandy Springs and Crabapple 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.