Physicians

Gary A. Levengood, M.D., is the Founder and President of Sports Medicine South, LLC.  Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Levengood completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at The Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia, where he specialized in Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine.  He also holds membership in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Dr. Levengood’s interest in sports medicine began as an active participant and coach. A former professional soccer player with the Georgia Generals, he holds a United States Soccer Federation B coaching license and has coached at the youth, amateur and collegiate levels. Dr. Gary Levengood is the current Team Physician of the Georgia Force, a Gwinnett arena football team and the Atlanta Silverbacks Soccer team; he is also the Medical Director for the Georgia State Soccer Association’s Olympic Development program and is Chief of Orthopedics at Gwinnett Medical Center. Formerly, he served as the Team Physician for the Atlanta Silverbacks from 2000 – 2007.

Dr. Levengood’s specialties include arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, and joint arthroplasty. In addition, he supports the local community by serving as Team Physician for Brookwood High School, Orthopedic Consultant for Loganville High School, and Medical Director of Gwinnett Gymnastics Center. He has traveled internationally with the U-17 national men’s soccer team as their physician.

Dr. Levengood and his wife, Lisa, have four children. His hobbies include skiing, golf, tennis, fishing and hunting.

EDUCATION:
Medical College of Georgia – Augusta, GA, June 1988, Doctor of Medicine Georgia State University – Atlanta, GA, August 1980, Bachelor of Science

POST GRADUATE TRAINING:
Orlando Regional Medical Center – Orlando, FL, July 1988 - June 1990, General Surgery and Orthopedic Research Fellowship San Francisco Orthopedic Residency – San Francisco, CA, 1990-1995 The Hughston Clinic Sports Medicine Fellowship – Columbus, GA, 1995-96

CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Orthopedic Surgery – July 16, 1998 Certified American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, Sports Medicine – February 2008