Steve Schulenborg, MD is a non-operative pediatric sports medicine physician who enjoys treating a multitude of sports-related medical issues and pediatric orthopedic injuries. He holds board certifications in both pediatrics and sports medicine. Raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Schulenborg earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and completed his medical degree and residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center treating patients at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. After residency, he completed his pediatric sports medicine fellowship training at Orlando Health providing care for the Orlando City Soccer Club, national track events, the Orlando Ballet and multiple area schools. Since being in Atlanta, he helps with sideline coverage of high schools and enjoys covering races. Dr. Schulenborg has had a passion for sports from a young age playing multiple sports until focusing on soccer.
Specialties
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Pediatrics
Education & Training
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Degree
Doctor of Medicine
Residency
University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chatta
Fellowship
University of Florida (Orlando)
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics - Sports
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
Based on 196 patient ratings
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Our child has to see an ortho today and thing in our area was available immediately so we drove over an hour away to see Dr. Schulenborg. What an amazing experience! I'd drive there anytime for that treatment! The front desk, the nurses, EVERYONE was so friendly and professional, literally could tell these people enjoy their jobs and have a healthy workplace. They made my child feel safe and comfortable after coming in nervous and anxious, thank you Wellstar Hiram!
October 11, 2026
4
My provider and staff were awesome. Thank you.
October 14, 2026
5
Thank you for help my child
September 30, 2026
5
It w a s great!
September 11, 2026
5
All the staff were kind and provided interpretation services, allowing us to communicate comfortably.
September 7, 2026
5
The doctor and staff were very patient, informative and kind to my child
September 6, 2026
5
Child very much connected with the provider!
August 31, 2026
5
Everyone that was in the office was great had great energy and very professional.
August 27, 2026
1
Despite arriving well before the requested time we waited over 60 minutes past the appointment time before the doctor even came to see us. It probably would have been longer had I not exited the exam room to find the doctor conversing casually with a nurse showing her pictures on his cellphone. The nurse saw me and pointed at which point the doctor said I will be right with you we are very busy (not true). The doctor then came in stating someone called out and he was busy doing a cast. He then proceeded to rush through an exam not even listening to the complaint of injury. I admit my son's injury was mild but I was still required to pay $319 before waiting over an hour. The doctor then rushed his examination of my son and diagnosed him with tight hips and shoulders despite noting the biceps strain for which he was actually being assessed. My son was uncomfortable with the doctor and expressed discomfort at the cursory manner and lack of empathy with which he was evaluated. Overall, I was disappointed and we will go elsewhere for an expensive print out of hip exercises when the chief complaint of injury is a bicep/tricep strain.
August 19, 2026
5
Thank you.
August 14, 2026
5
Great bedside manner. Appreciate the time he took with us.
July 19, 2026
5
Every staff member we met today was kind and helpful. The doctor listened carefully and provided well explained choices for the required care. Hopefully we don't experience frequent broken bones, but if we do, we will come back!
July 8, 2026
5
Holly springs office was clean, very child friendly and had activities for the kids to do. They were quick and efficient but I didn't feel rushed
June 30, 2026
5
It was good.
June 25, 2026
5
The entire staff and team were professional, efficient, and kind.
June 17, 2026
5
Everyone was very helpful and friendly
June 11, 2026
5
Overall great experince from the staff and doctor
May 30, 2026
5
The Doctor was very knowledgeable and shared it in a way we could all understand. I appreciated the time and attention they gave to my daughter.
May 7, 2026
5
Office staff is wonderful especially from desk. Dr is very thorough and caring
May 2, 2026
5
We did have a long wait due to another patient, but the staff continued to check on us.
April 18, 2026
4
Bringing snacks when we had to wait a while was a nice touch. The nurses were very friendly.
March 31, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable and thorough.
March 11, 2026
5
Excellent care and attention to detail.
March 6, 2026
5
We thought our visit went very well- he listened and asked a lot of questions. He was friendly and kind
February 27, 2026
5
It was really nice.
January 25, 2026
5
I was able to get a same day appointment and was seen and processed in a reasonable amount of time. My daughter's condition was identified and explained to me and we left with a plan.
January 17, 2026
5
Dr. Schulenborg took so much time to explain things to my daughter and I. He helped her understand how to better care for herself as a student athlete and gave her articles and podcasts to listen to related to her condition. He listened intently and gave us both peace of mind. Thank you!
January 1, 2026
5
Love the facility. Doctors are very good and staff knowledgeable and very polite. I trust them with my child's care.
December 25, 2025
5
Great experience. Everyone listened. We were see. Quickly and everything was well explained.
December 25, 2025
3
Lots of paperwork required just to be seen prior to the appointment. I do not feel that this orthopedic is very thorough with finding the actual problem
December 17, 2025
5
Our child has to see an ortho today and thing in our area was available immediately so we drove over an hour away to see Dr. Schulenborg. What an amazing experience! I'd drive there anytime for that treatment! The front desk, the nurses, EVERYONE was so friendly and professional, literally could tell these people enjoy their jobs and have a healthy workplace. They made my child feel safe and comfortable after coming in nervous and anxious, thank you Wellstar Hiram!
October 11, 2026
5
Thank you for help my child
September 30, 2026
5
It w a s great!
September 11, 2026
5
All the staff were kind and provided interpretation services, allowing us to communicate comfortably.
September 7, 2026
5
The doctor and staff were very patient, informative and kind to my child
September 6, 2026
5
Child very much connected with the provider!
August 31, 2026
5
Everyone that was in the office was great had great energy and very professional.
August 27, 2026
5
Thank you.
August 14, 2026
5
Great bedside manner. Appreciate the time he took with us.
July 19, 2026
5
Every staff member we met today was kind and helpful. The doctor listened carefully and provided well explained choices for the required care. Hopefully we don't experience frequent broken bones, but if we do, we will come back!
July 8, 2026
5
Holly springs office was clean, very child friendly and had activities for the kids to do. They were quick and efficient but I didn't feel rushed
June 30, 2026
5
It was good.
June 25, 2026
5
The entire staff and team were professional, efficient, and kind.
June 17, 2026
5
Everyone was very helpful and friendly
June 11, 2026
5
Overall great experince from the staff and doctor
May 30, 2026
5
The Doctor was very knowledgeable and shared it in a way we could all understand. I appreciated the time and attention they gave to my daughter.
May 7, 2026
5
Office staff is wonderful especially from desk. Dr is very thorough and caring
May 2, 2026
5
We did have a long wait due to another patient, but the staff continued to check on us.
April 18, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable and thorough.
March 11, 2026
5
Excellent care and attention to detail.
March 6, 2026
5
We thought our visit went very well- he listened and asked a lot of questions. He was friendly and kind
February 27, 2026
5
It was really nice.
January 25, 2026
5
I was able to get a same day appointment and was seen and processed in a reasonable amount of time. My daughter's condition was identified and explained to me and we left with a plan.
January 17, 2026
5
Dr. Schulenborg took so much time to explain things to my daughter and I. He helped her understand how to better care for herself as a student athlete and gave her articles and podcasts to listen to related to her condition. He listened intently and gave us both peace of mind. Thank you!
January 1, 2026
5
Love the facility. Doctors are very good and staff knowledgeable and very polite. I trust them with my child's care.
December 25, 2025
5
Great experience. Everyone listened. We were see. Quickly and everything was well explained.
December 25, 2025
4
My provider and staff were awesome. Thank you.
October 14, 2026
4
Bringing snacks when we had to wait a while was a nice touch. The nurses were very friendly.
March 31, 2026
3
Lots of paperwork required just to be seen prior to the appointment. I do not feel that this orthopedic is very thorough with finding the actual problem
December 17, 2025
1
Despite arriving well before the requested time we waited over 60 minutes past the appointment time before the doctor even came to see us. It probably would have been longer had I not exited the exam room to find the doctor conversing casually with a nurse showing her pictures on his cellphone. The nurse saw me and pointed at which point the doctor said I will be right with you we are very busy (not true). The doctor then came in stating someone called out and he was busy doing a cast. He then proceeded to rush through an exam not even listening to the complaint of injury. I admit my son's injury was mild but I was still required to pay $319 before waiting over an hour. The doctor then rushed his examination of my son and diagnosed him with tight hips and shoulders despite noting the biceps strain for which he was actually being assessed. My son was uncomfortable with the doctor and expressed discomfort at the cursory manner and lack of empathy with which he was evaluated. Overall, I was disappointed and we will go elsewhere for an expensive print out of hip exercises when the chief complaint of injury is a bicep/tricep strain.
August 19, 2026
1
Despite arriving well before the requested time we waited over 60 minutes past the appointment time before the doctor even came to see us. It probably would have been longer had I not exited the exam room to find the doctor conversing casually with a nurse showing her pictures on his cellphone. The nurse saw me and pointed at which point the doctor said I will be right with you we are very busy (not true). The doctor then came in stating someone called out and he was busy doing a cast. He then proceeded to rush through an exam not even listening to the complaint of injury. I admit my son's injury was mild but I was still required to pay $319 before waiting over an hour. The doctor then rushed his examination of my son and diagnosed him with tight hips and shoulders despite noting the biceps strain for which he was actually being assessed. My son was uncomfortable with the doctor and expressed discomfort at the cursory manner and lack of empathy with which he was evaluated. Overall, I was disappointed and we will go elsewhere for an expensive print out of hip exercises when the chief complaint of injury is a bicep/tricep strain.
August 19, 2026
3
Lots of paperwork required just to be seen prior to the appointment. I do not feel that this orthopedic is very thorough with finding the actual problem
December 17, 2025
4
My provider and staff were awesome. Thank you.
October 14, 2026
4
Bringing snacks when we had to wait a while was a nice touch. The nurses were very friendly.
March 31, 2026
5
Our child has to see an ortho today and thing in our area was available immediately so we drove over an hour away to see Dr. Schulenborg. What an amazing experience! I'd drive there anytime for that treatment! The front desk, the nurses, EVERYONE was so friendly and professional, literally could tell these people enjoy their jobs and have a healthy workplace. They made my child feel safe and comfortable after coming in nervous and anxious, thank you Wellstar Hiram!
October 11, 2026
5
Thank you for help my child
September 30, 2026
5
It w a s great!
September 11, 2026
5
All the staff were kind and provided interpretation services, allowing us to communicate comfortably.
September 7, 2026
5
The doctor and staff were very patient, informative and kind to my child
September 6, 2026
5
Child very much connected with the provider!
August 31, 2026
5
Everyone that was in the office was great had great energy and very professional.
August 27, 2026
5
Thank you.
August 14, 2026
5
Great bedside manner. Appreciate the time he took with us.
July 19, 2026
5
Every staff member we met today was kind and helpful. The doctor listened carefully and provided well explained choices for the required care. Hopefully we don't experience frequent broken bones, but if we do, we will come back!
July 8, 2026
5
Holly springs office was clean, very child friendly and had activities for the kids to do. They were quick and efficient but I didn't feel rushed
June 30, 2026
5
It was good.
June 25, 2026
5
The entire staff and team were professional, efficient, and kind.
June 17, 2026
5
Everyone was very helpful and friendly
June 11, 2026
5
Overall great experince from the staff and doctor
May 30, 2026
5
The Doctor was very knowledgeable and shared it in a way we could all understand. I appreciated the time and attention they gave to my daughter.
May 7, 2026
5
Office staff is wonderful especially from desk. Dr is very thorough and caring
May 2, 2026
5
We did have a long wait due to another patient, but the staff continued to check on us.
April 18, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable and thorough.
March 11, 2026
5
Excellent care and attention to detail.
March 6, 2026
5
We thought our visit went very well- he listened and asked a lot of questions. He was friendly and kind
February 27, 2026
5
It was really nice.
January 25, 2026
5
I was able to get a same day appointment and was seen and processed in a reasonable amount of time. My daughter's condition was identified and explained to me and we left with a plan.
January 17, 2026
5
Dr. Schulenborg took so much time to explain things to my daughter and I. He helped her understand how to better care for herself as a student athlete and gave her articles and podcasts to listen to related to her condition. He listened intently and gave us both peace of mind. Thank you!
January 1, 2026
5
Love the facility. Doctors are very good and staff knowledgeable and very polite. I trust them with my child's care.
December 25, 2025
5
Great experience. Everyone listened. We were see. Quickly and everything was well explained.
December 25, 2025
4
My provider and staff were awesome. Thank you.
October 14, 2026
5
Our child has to see an ortho today and thing in our area was available immediately so we drove over an hour away to see Dr. Schulenborg. What an amazing experience! I'd drive there anytime for that treatment! The front desk, the nurses, EVERYONE was so friendly and professional, literally could tell these people enjoy their jobs and have a healthy workplace. They made my child feel safe and comfortable after coming in nervous and anxious, thank you Wellstar Hiram!
October 11, 2026
5
Thank you for help my child
September 30, 2026
5
It w a s great!
September 11, 2026
5
All the staff were kind and provided interpretation services, allowing us to communicate comfortably.
September 7, 2026
5
The doctor and staff were very patient, informative and kind to my child
September 6, 2026
5
Child very much connected with the provider!
August 31, 2026
5
Everyone that was in the office was great had great energy and very professional.
August 27, 2026
1
Despite arriving well before the requested time we waited over 60 minutes past the appointment time before the doctor even came to see us. It probably would have been longer had I not exited the exam room to find the doctor conversing casually with a nurse showing her pictures on his cellphone. The nurse saw me and pointed at which point the doctor said I will be right with you we are very busy (not true). The doctor then came in stating someone called out and he was busy doing a cast. He then proceeded to rush through an exam not even listening to the complaint of injury. I admit my son's injury was mild but I was still required to pay $319 before waiting over an hour. The doctor then rushed his examination of my son and diagnosed him with tight hips and shoulders despite noting the biceps strain for which he was actually being assessed. My son was uncomfortable with the doctor and expressed discomfort at the cursory manner and lack of empathy with which he was evaluated. Overall, I was disappointed and we will go elsewhere for an expensive print out of hip exercises when the chief complaint of injury is a bicep/tricep strain.
August 19, 2026
5
Thank you.
August 14, 2026
5
Great bedside manner. Appreciate the time he took with us.
July 19, 2026
5
Every staff member we met today was kind and helpful. The doctor listened carefully and provided well explained choices for the required care. Hopefully we don't experience frequent broken bones, but if we do, we will come back!
July 8, 2026
5
Holly springs office was clean, very child friendly and had activities for the kids to do. They were quick and efficient but I didn't feel rushed
June 30, 2026
5
It was good.
June 25, 2026
5
The entire staff and team were professional, efficient, and kind.
June 17, 2026
5
Everyone was very helpful and friendly
June 11, 2026
5
Overall great experince from the staff and doctor
May 30, 2026
5
The Doctor was very knowledgeable and shared it in a way we could all understand. I appreciated the time and attention they gave to my daughter.
May 7, 2026
5
Office staff is wonderful especially from desk. Dr is very thorough and caring
May 2, 2026
5
We did have a long wait due to another patient, but the staff continued to check on us.
April 18, 2026
4
Bringing snacks when we had to wait a while was a nice touch. The nurses were very friendly.
March 31, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable and thorough.
March 11, 2026
5
Excellent care and attention to detail.
March 6, 2026
5
We thought our visit went very well- he listened and asked a lot of questions. He was friendly and kind
February 27, 2026
5
It was really nice.
January 25, 2026
5
I was able to get a same day appointment and was seen and processed in a reasonable amount of time. My daughter's condition was identified and explained to me and we left with a plan.
January 17, 2026
5
Dr. Schulenborg took so much time to explain things to my daughter and I. He helped her understand how to better care for herself as a student athlete and gave her articles and podcasts to listen to related to her condition. He listened intently and gave us both peace of mind. Thank you!
January 1, 2026
5
Love the facility. Doctors are very good and staff knowledgeable and very polite. I trust them with my child's care.
December 25, 2025
5
Great experience. Everyone listened. We were see. Quickly and everything was well explained.
December 25, 2025
3
Lots of paperwork required just to be seen prior to the appointment. I do not feel that this orthopedic is very thorough with finding the actual problem
December 17, 2025
3
Lots of paperwork required just to be seen prior to the appointment. I do not feel that this orthopedic is very thorough with finding the actual problem
December 17, 2025
5
Great experience. Everyone listened. We were see. Quickly and everything was well explained.
December 25, 2025
5
Love the facility. Doctors are very good and staff knowledgeable and very polite. I trust them with my child's care.
December 25, 2025
5
Dr. Schulenborg took so much time to explain things to my daughter and I. He helped her understand how to better care for herself as a student athlete and gave her articles and podcasts to listen to related to her condition. He listened intently and gave us both peace of mind. Thank you!
January 1, 2026
5
I was able to get a same day appointment and was seen and processed in a reasonable amount of time. My daughter's condition was identified and explained to me and we left with a plan.
January 17, 2026
5
It was really nice.
January 25, 2026
5
We thought our visit went very well- he listened and asked a lot of questions. He was friendly and kind
February 27, 2026
5
Excellent care and attention to detail.
March 6, 2026
5
Extremely knowledgeable and thorough.
March 11, 2026
4
Bringing snacks when we had to wait a while was a nice touch. The nurses were very friendly.
March 31, 2026
5
We did have a long wait due to another patient, but the staff continued to check on us.
April 18, 2026
5
Office staff is wonderful especially from desk. Dr is very thorough and caring
May 2, 2026
5
The Doctor was very knowledgeable and shared it in a way we could all understand. I appreciated the time and attention they gave to my daughter.
May 7, 2026
5
Overall great experince from the staff and doctor
May 30, 2026
5
Everyone was very helpful and friendly
June 11, 2026
5
The entire staff and team were professional, efficient, and kind.
June 17, 2026
5
It was good.
June 25, 2026
5
Holly springs office was clean, very child friendly and had activities for the kids to do. They were quick and efficient but I didn't feel rushed
June 30, 2026
5
Every staff member we met today was kind and helpful. The doctor listened carefully and provided well explained choices for the required care. Hopefully we don't experience frequent broken bones, but if we do, we will come back!
July 8, 2026
5
Great bedside manner. Appreciate the time he took with us.
July 19, 2026
5
Thank you.
August 14, 2026
1
Despite arriving well before the requested time we waited over 60 minutes past the appointment time before the doctor even came to see us. It probably would have been longer had I not exited the exam room to find the doctor conversing casually with a nurse showing her pictures on his cellphone. The nurse saw me and pointed at which point the doctor said I will be right with you we are very busy (not true). The doctor then came in stating someone called out and he was busy doing a cast. He then proceeded to rush through an exam not even listening to the complaint of injury. I admit my son's injury was mild but I was still required to pay $319 before waiting over an hour. The doctor then rushed his examination of my son and diagnosed him with tight hips and shoulders despite noting the biceps strain for which he was actually being assessed. My son was uncomfortable with the doctor and expressed discomfort at the cursory manner and lack of empathy with which he was evaluated. Overall, I was disappointed and we will go elsewhere for an expensive print out of hip exercises when the chief complaint of injury is a bicep/tricep strain.
August 19, 2026
5
Everyone that was in the office was great had great energy and very professional.
August 27, 2026
5
Child very much connected with the provider!
August 31, 2026
5
The doctor and staff were very patient, informative and kind to my child
September 6, 2026
5
All the staff were kind and provided interpretation services, allowing us to communicate comfortably.
September 7, 2026
5
It w a s great!
September 11, 2026
5
Thank you for help my child
September 30, 2026
5
Our child has to see an ortho today and thing in our area was available immediately so we drove over an hour away to see Dr. Schulenborg. What an amazing experience! I'd drive there anytime for that treatment! The front desk, the nurses, EVERYONE was so friendly and professional, literally could tell these people enjoy their jobs and have a healthy workplace. They made my child feel safe and comfortable after coming in nervous and anxious, thank you Wellstar Hiram!
October 11, 2026
4
My provider and staff were awesome. Thank you.
October 14, 2026
Publications and Articles
Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics Helps Gymnasts Get Back in Action with Gymnast’s Wrist Care
Gymnast’s wrist is a common overuse injury often seen in young gymnasts due to the repetitive high impact stresses put on the wrist during tumbling and vaulting. This injury is caused by irritation and inflammation to the growth plate at the end of the radius (the forearm bone on the thumb side of the wrist). Growth plates are often the site of injury in children and adolescents as they are made of cartilage, which is softer and weaker than the mature bone or ligaments around them.
Studies have shown that up to 88% of young gymnasts complain of wrist pain, with nearly half complaining of pain that lasts more than six months. If identified early, gymnast’s wrist responds wonderfully to nonoperative treatment. If there is a significant delay to treatment, it often requires lengthy immobilization and physical therapy.
How does gymnast’s wrist occur?
Unlike other sports, gymnasts bear weight on their upper extremities and can transmit up to 16 times their body weight through their wrists during tumbling and vaulting. This repetitive high impact microtrauma leads to inflammation of the radial growth plate. This inflammation eventually causes damage to the growth plate that can be seen on X-rays as irregular bone edges, scarring or widening at the radial growth plate.
If not treated appropriately, gymnast’s wrist can lead to premature closure of the radial growth plate, causing the radius to be shorter than the ulna. This resulting asymmetry in length of the two forearm bones results in uneven stress distribution at the wrist with impact activities, which leads to chronic pain, stiffness and difficulty competing in gymnastics.
What are the symptoms of gymnast’s wrist?
Patients experiencing gymnast’s wrist will feel pain, often described as aching, at the top of the wrist when they do an impact activity like tumbling. The pain usually starts gradually over a few weeks or months, typically when the patient has increased their physical activity or is trying a new activity.
“The patient may initially only feel the pain when they’re doing gymnastics, but it often progresses to bother them in daily life,” said Wellstar Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Steven Schulenborg. “They may have swelling and a decreased range of motion in their wrist.”
How is gymnast’s wrist treated?
To remove stress from the growth plate and give it time to heal, providers will put the patient’s wrist in a brace or cast and recommend they avoid impact activities. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, treatment can take between six weeks and four or five months.
