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Michael Priola, DO

Specialties

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Education & Training

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

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Michael Priola, DO

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2022.

Specialties

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Education & Training

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2022
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About Michael Priola, DO

Michael J. Priola, D.O., is a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon. After finishing his fellowship, Dr. Priola was stationed at Winn Army Community Hospital at Fort Stewart, Georgia, where he was the sole provider for pediatric orthopedics. He served in the United States Army for four years with a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan with a small forward surgical team. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his role in Operation Enduring Freedom. Upon return, he served as the department chief of orthopedic surgery for one year. He also is proud to be a part of the Shriners Hospitals for Children team, which is solely dedicated to the care of children with pediatric orthopedic conditions. He spent seven years in Minneapolis caring for children with congenital deformities, sports injuries and other orthopedic pathologies.

Specialties

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Education & Training

  • Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine

Degree

  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

  • Riverside University Health System

Fellowship

  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Certifications

  • American Osteopathic Board of Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
  • Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital

Languages spoken

  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.6

Based on 214 patient ratings

I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.For more information about the review system, check out this Learn more about our review system.

Patient Reviews

5

Prompt professional service from the admin at check in to the technician assisting with the X-rays then the crutches. Appreciated their care.

May 2, 2025

5

My experience today was memorable and that's a great thanks to everyone on the staff that we encountered. They made sure my daughter was comfortable, and it gave a family feel which was heartwarming. I appreciate you all for calming my anxiety and giving me a peace of mind. Thank you all for our experience today!

May 2, 2025

5

Excellent service.

May 2, 2025

5

Great service. Love the doctor.

April 21, 2025

5

Every body are nice help me wit everything

April 18, 2025

5

I had a great experience, everyone I came in contact with was very friendly. My family and I were in and out in now time.

April 10, 2025

5

Gooos

March 28, 2025

5

The whole staff was very nice and knowledgeable. It was a great visit.

February 21, 2025

5

Dr. Michael Priola and his entire team, during the consultation and at the time of the operation, were incredible! They make you feel at ease. They transmit tranquility and very pleasant. My family really thanks them immensely for all the excellent care we received. Thank you!!!

February 19, 2025

5

Excellent customer service from front office personnel, nurse assistant and physician.

February 19, 2025

5

Today's visit was nothing short of extraordinary. From the initial walk in, to checking in, to being seen by each of the assistants and ultimately the Physician. Radiology was spot on... What an incredible team! The entire process was seamless and put my daughter at ease. Every interaction exceeded any expectations. The offices were clean, esthetically pleasing, and very well thought out and put together! One of the best experiences from start to finish! Thank you so much!!

February 13, 2025

3

The front desk staff was very nice and everyone was very welcoming

February 4, 2025

5

Excellent staff!

January 18, 2025

5

The doctor and all the staff were very kind and respectful, they cleared up many of my doubts.

January 10, 2025

5

The entire practice was professional, kind, and very professional. They made the child and the adult feel very comfortable and confident in their ability.

December 13, 2024

5

I just want to recommend the doctor because he let me know what's going on with my child and what I could expect in the future. And that was something that I really needed to know. And I want to say thank you so much.

December 14, 2024

5

Everyone here was friendly and professional. The ladies at the front desk were very nice, offered reminders and school notes. The doctor was quick with my daughter's evaluation and the nurse checked on her comfort level throughout putting her cast on. They made sure I was informed and made sure I didn't have any questions when leaving.

December 4, 2024

5

The staff and the service is fantastic!

November 10, 2024

5

It was very good and excellent service.

November 1, 2024

5

The doctor was top notch and so were his assistants.

October 30, 2024

5

Dr. Priola and the office staff are very friendly and professional. Dr.Priola was honest with his concerns and attentive to our concerns and as a mom his openness to my calls with questions makes it all the more the reason I do not mind traveling 2.0 hours for him to continue to be my daughter's provider

October 19, 2024

5

Dr Priola is awesome he cares, he listens and he discusses everything in great detail

October 17, 2024

5

It was good one

October 12, 2024

4

Excellent

October 11, 2024

5

Everyone is amazing. The scheduler is a blessed soul. She got us a last minute appt. I called everywhere else and no one could get us in. She performs Magic and I love her! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You turned my chaos into something I could manage.

October 5, 2024

5

The front desk personal was not friendly at all. Also not willing to help me in getting all the information I needed almost bothered by having to do her job

October 4, 2024

5

I was thankful I could get in quickly!

September 28, 2024

4

It was good!

September 27, 2024

5

The whole team was great and full of energy!

September 19, 2024

5

So fast! Thanks for being on time and not wasting time!!

September 4, 2024

5

Prompt professional service from the admin at check in to the technician assisting with the X-rays then the crutches. Appreciated their care.

May 2, 2025

5

My experience today was memorable and that's a great thanks to everyone on the staff that we encountered. They made sure my daughter was comfortable, and it gave a family feel which was heartwarming. I appreciate you all for calming my anxiety and giving me a peace of mind. Thank you all for our experience today!

May 2, 2025

5

Excellent service.

May 2, 2025

5

Great service. Love the doctor.

April 21, 2025

5

Every body are nice help me wit everything

April 18, 2025

5

I had a great experience, everyone I came in contact with was very friendly. My family and I were in and out in now time.

April 10, 2025

5

Gooos

March 28, 2025

5

The whole staff was very nice and knowledgeable. It was a great visit.

February 21, 2025

5

Dr. Michael Priola and his entire team, during the consultation and at the time of the operation, were incredible! They make you feel at ease. They transmit tranquility and very pleasant. My family really thanks them immensely for all the excellent care we received. Thank you!!!

February 19, 2025

5

Excellent customer service from front office personnel, nurse assistant and physician.

February 19, 2025

5

Today's visit was nothing short of extraordinary. From the initial walk in, to checking in, to being seen by each of the assistants and ultimately the Physician. Radiology was spot on... What an incredible team! The entire process was seamless and put my daughter at ease. Every interaction exceeded any expectations. The offices were clean, esthetically pleasing, and very well thought out and put together! One of the best experiences from start to finish! Thank you so much!!

February 13, 2025

5

Excellent staff!

January 18, 2025

5

The doctor and all the staff were very kind and respectful, they cleared up many of my doubts.

January 10, 2025

5

The entire practice was professional, kind, and very professional. They made the child and the adult feel very comfortable and confident in their ability.

December 13, 2024

5

I just want to recommend the doctor because he let me know what's going on with my child and what I could expect in the future. And that was something that I really needed to know. And I want to say thank you so much.

December 14, 2024

5

Everyone here was friendly and professional. The ladies at the front desk were very nice, offered reminders and school notes. The doctor was quick with my daughter's evaluation and the nurse checked on her comfort level throughout putting her cast on. They made sure I was informed and made sure I didn't have any questions when leaving.

December 4, 2024

5

The staff and the service is fantastic!

November 10, 2024

5

It was very good and excellent service.

November 1, 2024

5

The doctor was top notch and so were his assistants.

October 30, 2024

5

Dr. Priola and the office staff are very friendly and professional. Dr.Priola was honest with his concerns and attentive to our concerns and as a mom his openness to my calls with questions makes it all the more the reason I do not mind traveling 2.0 hours for him to continue to be my daughter's provider

October 19, 2024

5

Dr Priola is awesome he cares, he listens and he discusses everything in great detail

October 17, 2024

5

It was good one

October 12, 2024

5

Everyone is amazing. The scheduler is a blessed soul. She got us a last minute appt. I called everywhere else and no one could get us in. She performs Magic and I love her! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You turned my chaos into something I could manage.

October 5, 2024

5

The front desk personal was not friendly at all. Also not willing to help me in getting all the information I needed almost bothered by having to do her job

October 4, 2024

5

I was thankful I could get in quickly!

September 28, 2024

5

The whole team was great and full of energy!

September 19, 2024

5

So fast! Thanks for being on time and not wasting time!!

September 4, 2024

4

Excellent

October 11, 2024

4

It was good!

September 27, 2024

3

The front desk staff was very nice and everyone was very welcoming

February 4, 2025

3

The front desk staff was very nice and everyone was very welcoming

February 4, 2025

4

Excellent

October 11, 2024

4

It was good!

September 27, 2024

5

Prompt professional service from the admin at check in to the technician assisting with the X-rays then the crutches. Appreciated their care.

May 2, 2025

5

My experience today was memorable and that's a great thanks to everyone on the staff that we encountered. They made sure my daughter was comfortable, and it gave a family feel which was heartwarming. I appreciate you all for calming my anxiety and giving me a peace of mind. Thank you all for our experience today!

May 2, 2025

5

Excellent service.

May 2, 2025

5

Great service. Love the doctor.

April 21, 2025

5

Every body are nice help me wit everything

April 18, 2025

5

I had a great experience, everyone I came in contact with was very friendly. My family and I were in and out in now time.

April 10, 2025

5

Gooos

March 28, 2025

5

The whole staff was very nice and knowledgeable. It was a great visit.

February 21, 2025

5

Dr. Michael Priola and his entire team, during the consultation and at the time of the operation, were incredible! They make you feel at ease. They transmit tranquility and very pleasant. My family really thanks them immensely for all the excellent care we received. Thank you!!!

February 19, 2025

5

Excellent customer service from front office personnel, nurse assistant and physician.

February 19, 2025

5

Today's visit was nothing short of extraordinary. From the initial walk in, to checking in, to being seen by each of the assistants and ultimately the Physician. Radiology was spot on... What an incredible team! The entire process was seamless and put my daughter at ease. Every interaction exceeded any expectations. The offices were clean, esthetically pleasing, and very well thought out and put together! One of the best experiences from start to finish! Thank you so much!!

February 13, 2025

5

Excellent staff!

January 18, 2025

5

The doctor and all the staff were very kind and respectful, they cleared up many of my doubts.

January 10, 2025

5

The entire practice was professional, kind, and very professional. They made the child and the adult feel very comfortable and confident in their ability.

December 13, 2024

5

I just want to recommend the doctor because he let me know what's going on with my child and what I could expect in the future. And that was something that I really needed to know. And I want to say thank you so much.

December 14, 2024

5

Everyone here was friendly and professional. The ladies at the front desk were very nice, offered reminders and school notes. The doctor was quick with my daughter's evaluation and the nurse checked on her comfort level throughout putting her cast on. They made sure I was informed and made sure I didn't have any questions when leaving.

December 4, 2024

5

The staff and the service is fantastic!

November 10, 2024

5

It was very good and excellent service.

November 1, 2024

5

The doctor was top notch and so were his assistants.

October 30, 2024

5

Dr. Priola and the office staff are very friendly and professional. Dr.Priola was honest with his concerns and attentive to our concerns and as a mom his openness to my calls with questions makes it all the more the reason I do not mind traveling 2.0 hours for him to continue to be my daughter's provider

October 19, 2024

5

Dr Priola is awesome he cares, he listens and he discusses everything in great detail

October 17, 2024

5

It was good one

October 12, 2024

5

Everyone is amazing. The scheduler is a blessed soul. She got us a last minute appt. I called everywhere else and no one could get us in. She performs Magic and I love her! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You turned my chaos into something I could manage.

October 5, 2024

5

The front desk personal was not friendly at all. Also not willing to help me in getting all the information I needed almost bothered by having to do her job

October 4, 2024

5

I was thankful I could get in quickly!

September 28, 2024

5

The whole team was great and full of energy!

September 19, 2024

5

So fast! Thanks for being on time and not wasting time!!

September 4, 2024

5

Prompt professional service from the admin at check in to the technician assisting with the X-rays then the crutches. Appreciated their care.

May 2, 2025

5

My experience today was memorable and that's a great thanks to everyone on the staff that we encountered. They made sure my daughter was comfortable, and it gave a family feel which was heartwarming. I appreciate you all for calming my anxiety and giving me a peace of mind. Thank you all for our experience today!

May 2, 2025

5

Excellent service.

May 2, 2025

5

Great service. Love the doctor.

April 21, 2025

5

Every body are nice help me wit everything

April 18, 2025

5

I had a great experience, everyone I came in contact with was very friendly. My family and I were in and out in now time.

April 10, 2025

5

Gooos

March 28, 2025

5

The whole staff was very nice and knowledgeable. It was a great visit.

February 21, 2025

5

Dr. Michael Priola and his entire team, during the consultation and at the time of the operation, were incredible! They make you feel at ease. They transmit tranquility and very pleasant. My family really thanks them immensely for all the excellent care we received. Thank you!!!

February 19, 2025

5

Excellent customer service from front office personnel, nurse assistant and physician.

February 19, 2025

5

Today's visit was nothing short of extraordinary. From the initial walk in, to checking in, to being seen by each of the assistants and ultimately the Physician. Radiology was spot on... What an incredible team! The entire process was seamless and put my daughter at ease. Every interaction exceeded any expectations. The offices were clean, esthetically pleasing, and very well thought out and put together! One of the best experiences from start to finish! Thank you so much!!

February 13, 2025

3

The front desk staff was very nice and everyone was very welcoming

February 4, 2025

5

Excellent staff!

January 18, 2025

5

The doctor and all the staff were very kind and respectful, they cleared up many of my doubts.

January 10, 2025

5

I just want to recommend the doctor because he let me know what's going on with my child and what I could expect in the future. And that was something that I really needed to know. And I want to say thank you so much.

December 14, 2024

5

The entire practice was professional, kind, and very professional. They made the child and the adult feel very comfortable and confident in their ability.

December 13, 2024

5

Everyone here was friendly and professional. The ladies at the front desk were very nice, offered reminders and school notes. The doctor was quick with my daughter's evaluation and the nurse checked on her comfort level throughout putting her cast on. They made sure I was informed and made sure I didn't have any questions when leaving.

December 4, 2024

5

The staff and the service is fantastic!

November 10, 2024

5

It was very good and excellent service.

November 1, 2024

5

The doctor was top notch and so were his assistants.

October 30, 2024

5

Dr. Priola and the office staff are very friendly and professional. Dr.Priola was honest with his concerns and attentive to our concerns and as a mom his openness to my calls with questions makes it all the more the reason I do not mind traveling 2.0 hours for him to continue to be my daughter's provider

October 19, 2024

5

Dr Priola is awesome he cares, he listens and he discusses everything in great detail

October 17, 2024

5

It was good one

October 12, 2024

4

Excellent

October 11, 2024

5

Everyone is amazing. The scheduler is a blessed soul. She got us a last minute appt. I called everywhere else and no one could get us in. She performs Magic and I love her! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You turned my chaos into something I could manage.

October 5, 2024

5

The front desk personal was not friendly at all. Also not willing to help me in getting all the information I needed almost bothered by having to do her job

October 4, 2024

5

I was thankful I could get in quickly!

September 28, 2024

4

It was good!

September 27, 2024

5

The whole team was great and full of energy!

September 19, 2024

5

So fast! Thanks for being on time and not wasting time!!

September 4, 2024

5

So fast! Thanks for being on time and not wasting time!!

September 4, 2024

5

The whole team was great and full of energy!

September 19, 2024

4

It was good!

September 27, 2024

5

I was thankful I could get in quickly!

September 28, 2024

5

The front desk personal was not friendly at all. Also not willing to help me in getting all the information I needed almost bothered by having to do her job

October 4, 2024

5

Everyone is amazing. The scheduler is a blessed soul. She got us a last minute appt. I called everywhere else and no one could get us in. She performs Magic and I love her! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You turned my chaos into something I could manage.

October 5, 2024

4

Excellent

October 11, 2024

5

It was good one

October 12, 2024

5

Dr Priola is awesome he cares, he listens and he discusses everything in great detail

October 17, 2024

5

Dr. Priola and the office staff are very friendly and professional. Dr.Priola was honest with his concerns and attentive to our concerns and as a mom his openness to my calls with questions makes it all the more the reason I do not mind traveling 2.0 hours for him to continue to be my daughter's provider

October 19, 2024

5

The doctor was top notch and so were his assistants.

October 30, 2024

5

It was very good and excellent service.

November 1, 2024

5

The staff and the service is fantastic!

November 10, 2024

5

Everyone here was friendly and professional. The ladies at the front desk were very nice, offered reminders and school notes. The doctor was quick with my daughter's evaluation and the nurse checked on her comfort level throughout putting her cast on. They made sure I was informed and made sure I didn't have any questions when leaving.

December 4, 2024

5

The entire practice was professional, kind, and very professional. They made the child and the adult feel very comfortable and confident in their ability.

December 13, 2024

5

I just want to recommend the doctor because he let me know what's going on with my child and what I could expect in the future. And that was something that I really needed to know. And I want to say thank you so much.

December 14, 2024

5

The doctor and all the staff were very kind and respectful, they cleared up many of my doubts.

January 10, 2025

5

Excellent staff!

January 18, 2025

3

The front desk staff was very nice and everyone was very welcoming

February 4, 2025

5

Today's visit was nothing short of extraordinary. From the initial walk in, to checking in, to being seen by each of the assistants and ultimately the Physician. Radiology was spot on... What an incredible team! The entire process was seamless and put my daughter at ease. Every interaction exceeded any expectations. The offices were clean, esthetically pleasing, and very well thought out and put together! One of the best experiences from start to finish! Thank you so much!!

February 13, 2025

5

Excellent customer service from front office personnel, nurse assistant and physician.

February 19, 2025

5

Dr. Michael Priola and his entire team, during the consultation and at the time of the operation, were incredible! They make you feel at ease. They transmit tranquility and very pleasant. My family really thanks them immensely for all the excellent care we received. Thank you!!!

February 19, 2025

5

The whole staff was very nice and knowledgeable. It was a great visit.

February 21, 2025

5

Gooos

March 28, 2025

5

I had a great experience, everyone I came in contact with was very friendly. My family and I were in and out in now time.

April 10, 2025

5

Every body are nice help me wit everything

April 18, 2025

5

Great service. Love the doctor.

April 21, 2025

5

Excellent service.

May 2, 2025

5

Prompt professional service from the admin at check in to the technician assisting with the X-rays then the crutches. Appreciated their care.

May 2, 2025

5

My experience today was memorable and that's a great thanks to everyone on the staff that we encountered. They made sure my daughter was comfortable, and it gave a family feel which was heartwarming. I appreciate you all for calming my anxiety and giving me a peace of mind. Thank you all for our experience today!

May 2, 2025

Publications and Articles

Illustration of provider treating child with clubfoot

Clubfoot & The Ponseti Method

When a health condition affects your child’s quality of life or keeps them from doing what they love, your family can rely on Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics to provide compassionate, comprehensive care. As your child grows, so do their bones and joints, and they need specialized expertise—whether they have broken a bone on the playground or have an orthopedic condition present at birth.

Approximately one to four of every 1,000 babies are born with clubfoot, a condition in which one or both feet are turned inward and downward. The deformity affects a baby’s bones, muscles, tendons and blood vessels. Fifty percent of children born with clubfoot have bilateral clubfoot, which means both feet are affected. While the condition is readily visible at birth, many times the deformity is detected on prenatal ultrasounds, allowing weeks or months for the parents to prepare for the expected treatment. Most children born with clubfoot do not have a parent with the condition. Risk factors include male biological sex (boys are born with clubfoot twice as often as girls), genetic syndromes, neuromuscular disorders, birth defects and a breach birth.

Clubfoot is not a painful deformity, and most children who are treated early go on to live active and healthy lives. However, untreated clubfoot will not improve on its own. As the child gets older, they will have a challenging time walking on their own.

Our team of experts understands that babies born with clubfoot may also have associated conditions such as hip dysplasia or torticollis. Therefore, we thoroughly examine your child to ensure all their needs are addressed.

There are two types of clubfoot: idiopathic and syndromic. Idiopathic clubfoot is the most common, and although we suspect there is a genetic component, we still do not know what causes it. Idiopathic clubfoot is not related to any other medical issues. Alternatively, syndromic clubfoot is more severe, difficult to treat and occurs as part of a larger medical condition. If your child is diagnosed with syndromic clubfoot, our team will coordinate with multiple specialists to tailor care to your child’s specific needs.

Treatment for clubfoot usually begins when the child is a few weeks old. The goal is to correct the foot position before they learn to walk, thus minimizing the impact of the condition on the child’s long-term mobility. This is done through a series of casts designed to help the foot grow more normally.

“We use the Ponseti method, a nonsurgical approach that uses a series of casts and then bracing to gradually reposition the foot,” said Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael Priola.

With this method, the doctor stretches out and repositions your child’s foot, then places it into a long leg cast to hold their foot in the appropriate position. Long leg casts are used to prevent the cast from slipping off the child’s leg. The cast is removed in about a week, the doctor again repositions the foot, and a new long leg cast is placed. This method continues until your child’s foot is moved into the correct position. Many of our providers utilize soft cast material, which has a higher parent satisfaction rating than the typical plaster material. Following casting, about 90% of patients require a minor procedure that releases the Achilles tendon, allowing further correction of the foot deformity. A final cast is then worn for an additional three weeks before being removed in the clinic.

Once corrected, a brace is used to maintain the alignment over several years. For the first three months after completion of the casting, the brace is worn for about 22 to 23 hours per day. After that, children typically progress to wearing the brace for naps and nighttime only (about 15 to 16 hours per day). This allows your child to learn to crawl, walk, run and play in the normal developmental time frame. Families should continue with this bracing schedule until the patient is 4 years old to prevent the condition from returning.

“This method boasts a high success rate and avoids the need for extensive surgery,” Dr. Priola said. “Sometimes in more severe cases (including a rigid clubfoot) or if the Ponseti method fails, more extensive surgical intervention may be considered.” These surgeries include a complete posteromedial release of soft tissues, tendon lengthening and realignment of joints.

With timely and appropriate treatment, children born with clubfoot can experience significant improvement, leading to a bright future that is not limited by the condition.

If your child is affected by clubfoot, our pediatric orthopedic specialists are here to provide expert care for this condition and support them at every step of treatment. We understand that medical procedures can be stressful for both children and their families. Your child’s care team will personalize treatment to their individual needs and answer any questions you have about clubfoot or managing the condition.

To book an appointment with a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, visit wellstar.org/pedsortho or call (404) 321-9900.

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Michael Priola, DO
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with Wellstar since 2022
Rating
4.6
Specialties
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Education
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School
Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Riverside University Health System
Fellowship
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Certifications
American Osteopathic Board of Surgery
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/michael-priola-do
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