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Lindsay Stephenson, MD is a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon providing care for patients with a range of conditions, common to complex, including clubfoot, hip dysplasia, neuromuscular disorders, gait abnormalities, leg length differences, lower extremity deformity, limb deficiency, foot deformities, osteogenesis imperfecta, spina bifida, skeletal dysplasias and fractures. Dedicated to both orthopedic education and research, Dr. Stephenson is passionate about improving the care experience for the patient, their family and the healthcare team through quality, safety and value optimization.
Meet Dr. Lindsay Stephenson
Specialties
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
Baylor College of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.6
4.6
Based on 202 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.81
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.77
Listened to me carefully
4.65
Earned my trust
4.53
Shared the right amount of information
4.44
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Patient Reviews
5
Great experience and friendly environment.
April 14, 2024
5
Very friendly and excellent service
March 24, 2024
5
The staff from the front desk to the doctors were excellent. Extremely reinsuring, made us feel comfortable about the visit. Overall fantastic!
March 8, 2024
5
Everyone is so kind, the provider is for sure on top of her game. I loved she always had my son's records with her to go over plus a copy for myself. She was also very upfront with my son's injuries and weighed out the treatment options together. She is wonderful!
March 7, 2024
5
It was very friendly and professional, the best
March 1, 2024
5
Great care starting at check in all the way through check out. The front desk was polite and friendly. The care team and doctor were knowledgeable and patient. Everyone was helpful and kind.
February 29, 2024
5
Aubree is amazing! Dr. Stephenson is awesome! Staff is excellent! World class service at this office! Thank you!
February 22, 2024
5
I liked it all the x-rays needed were done in one visit instead of scheduling another appointment
February 12, 2024
5
The doc was very helpful and presented multiple treatment options.
January 5, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the doctor, and I would go back and see her and bring my son. The only thing I wasn't pleased about is the hanger the people she referred me to to call about my son's situation. They wasn't taking any people, children. They had only taken VA or either they didn't do the lift in the shoe. And her assistant that came in, she wasn't really too friendly. She didn't really speak or communicate with me on what was going on. That's the only two issues that I have. Thank you.
December 31, 2023
5
Overall great experience and nice staff.
December 22, 2023
5
Everyone was very nice .
December 10, 2023
5
The nurse that did our initial assessment, she was very thorough and great customer service. I would like to have her recognized for that.
December 3, 2023
5
They are the nicest medical staff I have ever taken one of my children to. My daughter loved them. I would definitely use them again if I needed to.
November 29, 2023
5
Thank you!
November 22, 2023
5
Excellent !
October 19, 2023
5
Wonderful staff!! Very caring and great with kids.
October 13, 2023
4
Thank you for the great experience.
October 8, 2023
5
Very new and clean facility with friendly staff
September 29, 2023
5
Excellent customer service. The doctor explained my situation very clearly.
September 23, 2023
5
I had to wait almost an hour today, patients came in after me was seen before me , everyone apologize
September 8, 2023
5
Pediatric injury is traumatic for a child and parent, yet excellence in treatment is life-altering. Too often a patient feels like a case number, but this was not our experience with Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics when my daughter was seen for a displaced fracture of her wrist. Dr. Lindsay Stephenson provided exceptional care, which was a tremendous blessing to my daughter and to me, her mother. I was blown away by her amazing communication, knowledge, and ability. Dr. Stephenson's approach is the perfect balance of personal and professional. She is confident without arrogance. She listens, advises, and establishes rapport. She builds trust and decreases anxiety. We are truly thankful for the treatment we received at Wellstar. Dr. Stephenson is our lifetime favorite physician.
September 7, 2023
4
Great
September 7, 2023
5
Nice, friendly, welcoming staff
August 14, 2023
3
Overall she was knowledgeable, but a little "cold". Felt like she was just typing and not engaging. She did however answer our questions, albeit slightly terse
August 8, 2023
5
Very efficient and friendly staff. Doctors and nurses had an excellent bedside manners.
July 28, 2023
5
Very kind and nice employees. Made me feel welcome.
July 6, 2023
5
Very friendly staff. Fast service. Loved the environment
July 5, 2023
5
That everyone was very friendly and helpful. The receptions ladies were very sweet. Greeted me as soon as I walked in . The nurse that checked us in. She listen to all my concerns. The doctor she was awesome , took her time to explain what my son had or the reason why this Is happening. Listen to my son and me . The last check out receptionist explain wellstar chart to me . Made sure my appointment was set up for next time. I was very happy . And thank you!
June 30, 2023
5
Great nurses and doctors they kind, caring and fast Very pleased with care we received for my daughter who had broken arm
June 23, 2023
5
Great experience and friendly environment.
April 14, 2024
5
Very friendly and excellent service
March 24, 2024
5
The staff from the front desk to the doctors were excellent. Extremely reinsuring, made us feel comfortable about the visit. Overall fantastic!
March 8, 2024
5
Everyone is so kind, the provider is for sure on top of her game. I loved she always had my son's records with her to go over plus a copy for myself. She was also very upfront with my son's injuries and weighed out the treatment options together. She is wonderful!
March 7, 2024
5
It was very friendly and professional, the best
March 1, 2024
5
Great care starting at check in all the way through check out. The front desk was polite and friendly. The care team and doctor were knowledgeable and patient. Everyone was helpful and kind.
February 29, 2024
5
Aubree is amazing! Dr. Stephenson is awesome! Staff is excellent! World class service at this office! Thank you!
February 22, 2024
5
I liked it all the x-rays needed were done in one visit instead of scheduling another appointment
February 12, 2024
5
The doc was very helpful and presented multiple treatment options.
January 5, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the doctor, and I would go back and see her and bring my son. The only thing I wasn't pleased about is the hanger the people she referred me to to call about my son's situation. They wasn't taking any people, children. They had only taken VA or either they didn't do the lift in the shoe. And her assistant that came in, she wasn't really too friendly. She didn't really speak or communicate with me on what was going on. That's the only two issues that I have. Thank you.
December 31, 2023
5
Overall great experience and nice staff.
December 22, 2023
5
Everyone was very nice .
December 10, 2023
5
The nurse that did our initial assessment, she was very thorough and great customer service. I would like to have her recognized for that.
December 3, 2023
5
They are the nicest medical staff I have ever taken one of my children to. My daughter loved them. I would definitely use them again if I needed to.
November 29, 2023
5
Thank you!
November 22, 2023
5
Excellent !
October 19, 2023
5
Wonderful staff!! Very caring and great with kids.
October 13, 2023
5
Very new and clean facility with friendly staff
September 29, 2023
5
Excellent customer service. The doctor explained my situation very clearly.
September 23, 2023
5
I had to wait almost an hour today, patients came in after me was seen before me , everyone apologize
September 8, 2023
5
Pediatric injury is traumatic for a child and parent, yet excellence in treatment is life-altering. Too often a patient feels like a case number, but this was not our experience with Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics when my daughter was seen for a displaced fracture of her wrist. Dr. Lindsay Stephenson provided exceptional care, which was a tremendous blessing to my daughter and to me, her mother. I was blown away by her amazing communication, knowledge, and ability. Dr. Stephenson's approach is the perfect balance of personal and professional. She is confident without arrogance. She listens, advises, and establishes rapport. She builds trust and decreases anxiety. We are truly thankful for the treatment we received at Wellstar. Dr. Stephenson is our lifetime favorite physician.
September 7, 2023
5
Nice, friendly, welcoming staff
August 14, 2023
5
Very efficient and friendly staff. Doctors and nurses had an excellent bedside manners.
July 28, 2023
5
Very kind and nice employees. Made me feel welcome.
July 6, 2023
5
Very friendly staff. Fast service. Loved the environment
July 5, 2023
5
That everyone was very friendly and helpful. The receptions ladies were very sweet. Greeted me as soon as I walked in . The nurse that checked us in. She listen to all my concerns. The doctor she was awesome , took her time to explain what my son had or the reason why this Is happening. Listen to my son and me . The last check out receptionist explain wellstar chart to me . Made sure my appointment was set up for next time. I was very happy . And thank you!
June 30, 2023
5
Great nurses and doctors they kind, caring and fast Very pleased with care we received for my daughter who had broken arm
June 23, 2023
4
Thank you for the great experience.
October 8, 2023
4
Great
September 7, 2023
3
Overall she was knowledgeable, but a little "cold". Felt like she was just typing and not engaging. She did however answer our questions, albeit slightly terse
August 8, 2023
3
Overall she was knowledgeable, but a little "cold". Felt like she was just typing and not engaging. She did however answer our questions, albeit slightly terse
August 8, 2023
4
Thank you for the great experience.
October 8, 2023
4
Great
September 7, 2023
5
Great experience and friendly environment.
April 14, 2024
5
Very friendly and excellent service
March 24, 2024
5
The staff from the front desk to the doctors were excellent. Extremely reinsuring, made us feel comfortable about the visit. Overall fantastic!
March 8, 2024
5
Everyone is so kind, the provider is for sure on top of her game. I loved she always had my son's records with her to go over plus a copy for myself. She was also very upfront with my son's injuries and weighed out the treatment options together. She is wonderful!
March 7, 2024
5
It was very friendly and professional, the best
March 1, 2024
5
Great care starting at check in all the way through check out. The front desk was polite and friendly. The care team and doctor were knowledgeable and patient. Everyone was helpful and kind.
February 29, 2024
5
Aubree is amazing! Dr. Stephenson is awesome! Staff is excellent! World class service at this office! Thank you!
February 22, 2024
5
I liked it all the x-rays needed were done in one visit instead of scheduling another appointment
February 12, 2024
5
The doc was very helpful and presented multiple treatment options.
January 5, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the doctor, and I would go back and see her and bring my son. The only thing I wasn't pleased about is the hanger the people she referred me to to call about my son's situation. They wasn't taking any people, children. They had only taken VA or either they didn't do the lift in the shoe. And her assistant that came in, she wasn't really too friendly. She didn't really speak or communicate with me on what was going on. That's the only two issues that I have. Thank you.
December 31, 2023
5
Overall great experience and nice staff.
December 22, 2023
5
Everyone was very nice .
December 10, 2023
5
The nurse that did our initial assessment, she was very thorough and great customer service. I would like to have her recognized for that.
December 3, 2023
5
They are the nicest medical staff I have ever taken one of my children to. My daughter loved them. I would definitely use them again if I needed to.
November 29, 2023
5
Thank you!
November 22, 2023
5
Excellent !
October 19, 2023
5
Wonderful staff!! Very caring and great with kids.
October 13, 2023
5
Very new and clean facility with friendly staff
September 29, 2023
5
Excellent customer service. The doctor explained my situation very clearly.
September 23, 2023
5
I had to wait almost an hour today, patients came in after me was seen before me , everyone apologize
September 8, 2023
5
Pediatric injury is traumatic for a child and parent, yet excellence in treatment is life-altering. Too often a patient feels like a case number, but this was not our experience with Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics when my daughter was seen for a displaced fracture of her wrist. Dr. Lindsay Stephenson provided exceptional care, which was a tremendous blessing to my daughter and to me, her mother. I was blown away by her amazing communication, knowledge, and ability. Dr. Stephenson's approach is the perfect balance of personal and professional. She is confident without arrogance. She listens, advises, and establishes rapport. She builds trust and decreases anxiety. We are truly thankful for the treatment we received at Wellstar. Dr. Stephenson is our lifetime favorite physician.
September 7, 2023
5
Nice, friendly, welcoming staff
August 14, 2023
5
Very efficient and friendly staff. Doctors and nurses had an excellent bedside manners.
July 28, 2023
5
Very kind and nice employees. Made me feel welcome.
July 6, 2023
5
Very friendly staff. Fast service. Loved the environment
July 5, 2023
5
That everyone was very friendly and helpful. The receptions ladies were very sweet. Greeted me as soon as I walked in . The nurse that checked us in. She listen to all my concerns. The doctor she was awesome , took her time to explain what my son had or the reason why this Is happening. Listen to my son and me . The last check out receptionist explain wellstar chart to me . Made sure my appointment was set up for next time. I was very happy . And thank you!
June 30, 2023
5
Great nurses and doctors they kind, caring and fast Very pleased with care we received for my daughter who had broken arm
June 23, 2023
5
Great experience and friendly environment.
April 14, 2024
5
Very friendly and excellent service
March 24, 2024
5
The staff from the front desk to the doctors were excellent. Extremely reinsuring, made us feel comfortable about the visit. Overall fantastic!
March 8, 2024
5
Everyone is so kind, the provider is for sure on top of her game. I loved she always had my son's records with her to go over plus a copy for myself. She was also very upfront with my son's injuries and weighed out the treatment options together. She is wonderful!
March 7, 2024
5
It was very friendly and professional, the best
March 1, 2024
5
Great care starting at check in all the way through check out. The front desk was polite and friendly. The care team and doctor were knowledgeable and patient. Everyone was helpful and kind.
February 29, 2024
5
Aubree is amazing! Dr. Stephenson is awesome! Staff is excellent! World class service at this office! Thank you!
February 22, 2024
5
I liked it all the x-rays needed were done in one visit instead of scheduling another appointment
February 12, 2024
5
The doc was very helpful and presented multiple treatment options.
January 5, 2024
5
I was very pleased with the doctor, and I would go back and see her and bring my son. The only thing I wasn't pleased about is the hanger the people she referred me to to call about my son's situation. They wasn't taking any people, children. They had only taken VA or either they didn't do the lift in the shoe. And her assistant that came in, she wasn't really too friendly. She didn't really speak or communicate with me on what was going on. That's the only two issues that I have. Thank you.
December 31, 2023
5
Overall great experience and nice staff.
December 22, 2023
5
Everyone was very nice .
December 10, 2023
5
The nurse that did our initial assessment, she was very thorough and great customer service. I would like to have her recognized for that.
December 3, 2023
5
They are the nicest medical staff I have ever taken one of my children to. My daughter loved them. I would definitely use them again if I needed to.
November 29, 2023
5
Thank you!
November 22, 2023
5
Excellent !
October 19, 2023
5
Wonderful staff!! Very caring and great with kids.
October 13, 2023
4
Thank you for the great experience.
October 8, 2023
5
Very new and clean facility with friendly staff
September 29, 2023
5
Excellent customer service. The doctor explained my situation very clearly.
September 23, 2023
5
I had to wait almost an hour today, patients came in after me was seen before me , everyone apologize
September 8, 2023
5
Pediatric injury is traumatic for a child and parent, yet excellence in treatment is life-altering. Too often a patient feels like a case number, but this was not our experience with Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics when my daughter was seen for a displaced fracture of her wrist. Dr. Lindsay Stephenson provided exceptional care, which was a tremendous blessing to my daughter and to me, her mother. I was blown away by her amazing communication, knowledge, and ability. Dr. Stephenson's approach is the perfect balance of personal and professional. She is confident without arrogance. She listens, advises, and establishes rapport. She builds trust and decreases anxiety. We are truly thankful for the treatment we received at Wellstar. Dr. Stephenson is our lifetime favorite physician.
September 7, 2023
4
Great
September 7, 2023
5
Nice, friendly, welcoming staff
August 14, 2023
3
Overall she was knowledgeable, but a little "cold". Felt like she was just typing and not engaging. She did however answer our questions, albeit slightly terse
August 8, 2023
5
Very efficient and friendly staff. Doctors and nurses had an excellent bedside manners.
July 28, 2023
5
Very kind and nice employees. Made me feel welcome.
July 6, 2023
5
Very friendly staff. Fast service. Loved the environment
July 5, 2023
5
That everyone was very friendly and helpful. The receptions ladies were very sweet. Greeted me as soon as I walked in . The nurse that checked us in. She listen to all my concerns. The doctor she was awesome , took her time to explain what my son had or the reason why this Is happening. Listen to my son and me . The last check out receptionist explain wellstar chart to me . Made sure my appointment was set up for next time. I was very happy . And thank you!
June 30, 2023
5
Great nurses and doctors they kind, caring and fast Very pleased with care we received for my daughter who had broken arm
June 23, 2023
5
Great nurses and doctors they kind, caring and fast Very pleased with care we received for my daughter who had broken arm
June 23, 2023
5
That everyone was very friendly and helpful. The receptions ladies were very sweet. Greeted me as soon as I walked in . The nurse that checked us in. She listen to all my concerns. The doctor she was awesome , took her time to explain what my son had or the reason why this Is happening. Listen to my son and me . The last check out receptionist explain wellstar chart to me . Made sure my appointment was set up for next time. I was very happy . And thank you!
June 30, 2023
5
Very friendly staff. Fast service. Loved the environment
July 5, 2023
5
Very kind and nice employees. Made me feel welcome.
July 6, 2023
5
Very efficient and friendly staff. Doctors and nurses had an excellent bedside manners.
July 28, 2023
3
Overall she was knowledgeable, but a little "cold". Felt like she was just typing and not engaging. She did however answer our questions, albeit slightly terse
August 8, 2023
5
Nice, friendly, welcoming staff
August 14, 2023
4
Great
September 7, 2023
5
Pediatric injury is traumatic for a child and parent, yet excellence in treatment is life-altering. Too often a patient feels like a case number, but this was not our experience with Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics when my daughter was seen for a displaced fracture of her wrist. Dr. Lindsay Stephenson provided exceptional care, which was a tremendous blessing to my daughter and to me, her mother. I was blown away by her amazing communication, knowledge, and ability. Dr. Stephenson's approach is the perfect balance of personal and professional. She is confident without arrogance. She listens, advises, and establishes rapport. She builds trust and decreases anxiety. We are truly thankful for the treatment we received at Wellstar. Dr. Stephenson is our lifetime favorite physician.
September 7, 2023
5
I had to wait almost an hour today, patients came in after me was seen before me , everyone apologize
September 8, 2023
5
Excellent customer service. The doctor explained my situation very clearly.
September 23, 2023
5
Very new and clean facility with friendly staff
September 29, 2023
4
Thank you for the great experience.
October 8, 2023
5
Wonderful staff!! Very caring and great with kids.
October 13, 2023
5
Excellent !
October 19, 2023
5
Thank you!
November 22, 2023
5
They are the nicest medical staff I have ever taken one of my children to. My daughter loved them. I would definitely use them again if I needed to.
November 29, 2023
5
The nurse that did our initial assessment, she was very thorough and great customer service. I would like to have her recognized for that.
December 3, 2023
5
Everyone was very nice .
December 10, 2023
5
Overall great experience and nice staff.
December 22, 2023
5
I was very pleased with the doctor, and I would go back and see her and bring my son. The only thing I wasn't pleased about is the hanger the people she referred me to to call about my son's situation. They wasn't taking any people, children. They had only taken VA or either they didn't do the lift in the shoe. And her assistant that came in, she wasn't really too friendly. She didn't really speak or communicate with me on what was going on. That's the only two issues that I have. Thank you.
December 31, 2023
5
The doc was very helpful and presented multiple treatment options.
January 5, 2024
5
I liked it all the x-rays needed were done in one visit instead of scheduling another appointment
February 12, 2024
5
Aubree is amazing! Dr. Stephenson is awesome! Staff is excellent! World class service at this office! Thank you!
February 22, 2024
5
Great care starting at check in all the way through check out. The front desk was polite and friendly. The care team and doctor were knowledgeable and patient. Everyone was helpful and kind.
February 29, 2024
5
It was very friendly and professional, the best
March 1, 2024
5
Everyone is so kind, the provider is for sure on top of her game. I loved she always had my son's records with her to go over plus a copy for myself. She was also very upfront with my son's injuries and weighed out the treatment options together. She is wonderful!
March 7, 2024
5
The staff from the front desk to the doctors were excellent. Extremely reinsuring, made us feel comfortable about the visit. Overall fantastic!
March 8, 2024
5
Very friendly and excellent service
March 24, 2024
5
Great experience and friendly environment.
April 14, 2024
Publications and Articles
Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics Cares for Children’s Growing Bones
Children are not just smaller-size adults. Their bones and joints are still growing, and they need specialized expertise. Children and adults require different care and treatments, and the providers at Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics are experts in caring for children’s bones.
How children’s bones grow
The skeleton is continuously renewing itself throughout our lifetime. During this process, older bone is removed and replaced with newer bone.
“As the child grows during childhood through adolescence, their body forms new bone quicker than the older bone is removed,” said Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Lindsay Stephenson. “It is this process that allows for the bones to become denser.”
Peak bone mass is usually achieved in our 20s. In addition to a healthy diet, regular weight bearing and resistance exercises are also beneficial to building a strong skeleton.
Why children’s bones are different
There are many other differences between the bones of children and adults. In fact, when born, the body has about 300 bones. Some of these bones fuse together during growth and the final count in the adult skeleton is 206 distinct bones.
Another important difference is that children’s bones are still growing. This growth is both in the length of the bone and the diameter (or width) of the bone. Bones grow longer from a specialized area of the bone called the physis, which is also known as the growth plate. Because children have an active (or open) growth plate, there are special considerations when the bone is fractured. One of these is an advantage for children. Because of the growth capacity in their bones, it is possible that fractures that are not perfectly aligned can heal and the bone may straighten out during the process of natural growth. This means that fractures that would require surgery in an adult do not necessarily require as intense treatment in a child.
The disadvantage, however, is that in some cases, the fracture can involve the growth plate, known as a physeal fracture. In some patients, usually those with more severe physeal fractures, there is a risk that the growth plate is damaged and can result in abnormal growth of the bone after the fracture is healed. A pediatric orthopedic surgeon is trained to treat these injuries and to monitor the bone for evidence of a developing issue with bone growth.
Find an orthopedic expert near you
Wellstar pediatric orthopedic specialists evaluate the whole child to assess how an orthopedic condition affects their overall health and wellness. To schedule an appointment for your child, visit wellstar.org/pedsortho or call (404) 321-9900.
Wellstar knows that the beginning of the school year is often accompanied by getting back to extracurricular activities. With the return to the classroom and competition arenas, we know parents, coaches and teachers alike are concerned that their student athletes are fueling their bodies and brains for optimal performance.
Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics recommends getting the correct amount of protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, iron, calcium and vitamin D, as well as fluids. Dietary supplements are not needed for youth athletes unless recommended by a healthcare provider. It is more important to meet the body’s caloric needs.
For hydration, it’s recommended that student athletes consume up to 20 ounces of fluid one hour before an activity and 5 ounces every 15 minutes during the activity.
“Proper nutrition and hydration are critical for all students, but particularly for athletes who are more active and burning more calories,” said Dr. Lindsay Stephenson, Wellstar pediatric orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. “I recommend using the nutritional guide released by the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. This information makes it easier for students and their parents to understand the nutritional needs of the body to perform in the classroom and during competition.”