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About Dr. Dean

Dr. Chase Dean is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. He practices at Total Joint Specialists, where he focuses on adult hip and knee reconstruction, including complex reconstructions. Dr. Dean's advanced training in minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as direct anterior hip replacement, partial knee replacement, and robotic-assisted surgery, has resulted in shorter hospital stays and faster recovery times for his patients, leading to higher overall patient satisfaction.After completing his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado, where he served as Chief Resident, he went on to perform a fellowship in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction at Emory University.Dr. Dean is committed to patient-centric care, emphasizing personalized treatment plans including operative and nonoperative approaches to help his patients achieve optimal function and quality of life. He has earned several honors for his research contributions and teaching, reflecting his dedication to advancing the field of orthopaedics.In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Dean has an extensive research background and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, contributing to advancements in orthopaedic surgery. He is an active member of professional organizations, including the Georgia Orthopaedic Society and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.Outside of his professional commitments, Dr. Dean resides in Suwannee, Georgia, with his family. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, exploring new cuisines, playing pickleball, working out, practicing yoga, playing golf, and spending time with his wife and young children.He has offices in Cumming and Braselton, Georgia and is currently accepting new patients.

Chase Dean, M.D.

Board Certified Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon

2022 Oct – Present

Orthopedic Surgeon at Total Joint Specialists
Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction

Hospital Privileges:

Northside Hospital Forsyth
1200 Northside Forsyth Dr
Cumming, GA 30041

Surgery Center:

Advanced Center for Joint Surgery
2000 Howard Farm Drive,
Suite T-100
Cumming, GA 30041

Surgery Center:

Advanced Center for Joint Surgery
2000 Howard Farm Drive,
Suite T-100
Cumming, GA 30041

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) Certified

FELLOWSHIP

Emory University
Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction
Atlanta, GA

RESIDENCY

Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Colorado
Aurora, Colorado

EDUCATION

St. George’s University School of Medicine
Grenada, West Indies
Doctor of Medicine
Distinction in Research Magna Cum Laude
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology

LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

Chief Administrative Resident – University of Colorado OrthopaedicsUniversity of Colorado Chief Leadership RetreatNominated by Residency Program DirectorAOA C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership ForumNominated by Residency Program DirectorEagle County High School Science Club – MentorAnatomy Laboratory Tutor – St. George’s University, GrenadaNew Life Volunteering Society – University of Washington ChapterPresident and Co-FounderRural Hospital Volunteer – Manglaralto, EcuadorBodybuilding – Emerald Cup Competition1st place junior divisionFootball – Claremont McKenna CollegeOffensive Rookie of the Year

HONORS AND AWARDS

Second Place for Scientific Research – Denver Health Research SymposiumRojas DG, Coleman JR, Moore EE, Dean CS, Parry JA, Elrick BP, Ryan WK, Nadeau JT, Maher M, Hwang J, Byun S, Mauffrey CP. Early Definitive Fixation of Pelvic Ring and Acetabular Fractures Does Not Increase the Risk of Systemic Complications in Adequately Resuscitated Patients.
Excellence in Medical Student Education AwardDepartment of Orthopaedics, University of Colorado
Best Research Project AwardDepartment of Orthopaedics, University of ColoradoYork PJ, McGee A, Dean CS, Hellwinkel J, Kleck CJ, Dayton MR, Hogan CA. The Relationship of Pelvic Incidence to Postoperative Total Hip Arthroplasty Dislocation in Patients with Lumbar Fusion.
James S. Miles Award for Best Junior Research PosterDepartment of Orthopaedics, University of ColoradoDean CS, Mitchell JJ, Fader RF, Liechti DJ, Foge D, Bravman JB. Return to Sport Following Arthroscopic Bankart Repair for Anterior Shoulder Instability in Athletes: A Systematic Review.
Iota Epsilon Alpha International Medical Honor Society
University of Washington Biological Honor Society

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

Georgia Medical License: 87970
National Provider Identifier: 1386007201
CORI (S&N) Robotic Certification – Total Knee and Partial Knee Replacement: March 2022
MAKO (Stryker) Robotic Certification – Total Knee and Partial Knee Replacement: June 2022
VELYS (DePuy) Robotic Certification – Total Knee Replacement: September 2022
ROSA (Zimmer Biomet) Robotic Certification – Partial Knee Replacement: September 2024

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Clinical Research Assistant – Steadman Philippon Research InstituteRobert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD – Vail, Colorado
President – St. George’s University Clinical Research SocietyMarios Loukas, MD, PhD – Dean of Research, Grenada, West Indies
Hepatitis C Virus Quasispecies InvestigationDavid Gretch, MD, PhD – Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Foster C, Gu S, Dayton M, Hogan C, Dean C.
‍Anterior versus Posterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: Effect on Self-reported and Functional Outcomes of Clinical Medicine. Accepted Feb 2025.
Dean CS, Nadeau J, Rojas D, Parry JA, Hunt KJ, Mauffrey CM. Analysis of Postoperative Gait, Hip Strength, and Patient Reported Outcomes Following OTA/AO 61-B and 61-C Pelvic Ring Fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. 2022 Feb 16. Online ahead of print.
Rojas DG, Coleman JR, Moore EE, Dean CS, Parry JA, Elrick BP, Ryan WK, Nadeau JT, Maher M, Hwang J, Byun S, Mauffrey CP. The Association of Surgical Timing and Injury Severity with Systemic Complications in Severely Injured Patients with Pelvic Ring Injuries. J Orthop Trauma. 2021 Apr 1;35(4):171-174.
Byun S, Rojas D, Bedeir Y, Dean CS, Parry J, Hak DJ, Mauffrey C. Evaluation of callus formation in distal femur fractures after carbon fiber composite versus stainless steel plate fixation. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2020 Aug;30(6):1103-1107.
Martin MP III, Rojas D, Dean CS, Winthrop L, Nadeau J, Maertens A, Parry J, Maher M, Mauffrey C. Psychological Outcomes Affect Functional Outcomes in Patients with Severe Pelvic Ring Fractures. Injury. 2020 Feb 17;S0020-1383(20)30145-5.
Lencioni A, Ellis B, Dean CS, Lendrum J, Hogan CA. Metal on Metal THA- Pseudotumor with Intermittent Unilateral Vascular Claudication. Arthroplasty Today. 2019 Sep;5(4):389-393.
Dean CS, Hunt KJ. The Foot and Ankle in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Open Orthopaedics Journal. 2019 Accepted.
McGee AW, Calabrese D, Dean CS, Kleck CJ. Mycobacterium Phlei Vertebral Osteomyelitis: A Case Report. JAAOS Global Research and Review. 2019 Dec 5;3(12).
Maertens AS, Martin MP 3rd, Dean CS, Rojas D, Parry JA, Maher M, Mauffrey CP. Occult injuries of the contralateral sacroiliac joint in operatively treated pelvis fractures: incidence, root cause analysis, and proposal of treatment algorithm. Int Orthop. 2018 Oct;43(10):2399-2404.
York PJ, McGee A, Dean CS, Hellwinkel J, Kleck CJ, Dayton MR, Hogan CA. The relationship of pelvic incidence to postoperative total hip arthroplasty dislocation in patients with lumbar fusion. Int Orthop. 2018 Oct;42(10):2301-2306.
(Additional publications can be formatted in the same way as needed.)
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‍TEXTBOOKS
Complex Knee Surgery Made Easy. Editors: Chahla J, Dean CS, LaPrade RF. 2016. iBook.
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‍BOOK CHAPTERS
LaPrade RF, Dean CS, Schon JM, Chahla J. Chapter 45 – Fibular Collateral Ligament and the Posterolateral Corner. In Scott WN. (Ed.) Insall & Scott: Surgery of the Knee, 6e. Elsevier. 2017.
LaPrade RF, Dean CS, Philippon MJ. Chapter 11 – Ice Hockey Injuries. In LaPrade RF, Kocher M (Eds.) Let’s Discuss: Adolescent Sports Injuries. AAOS 2016.
Dean CS, LaPrade RF, Engebretsen L. Chapter 19 – PCL tear: complete, partial, and associated with medial or lateral damage. In Dejour D. (Ed.) ESSKA Arthroscopy. Springer. 2015.MULTIMEDIA
LaPrade RF, Dean CS, Chahla J, Serra Cruz R. Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation for Treatment of Articular Cartilage Defects of the Knee. 2016 AAOS Annual Conference Video Theater.
LaPrade RF, Dean CS, Chahla J, Serra Cruz R, Cram T. Patellofemoral Joint Reconstruction for Patellar Instability: MPFL Reconstruction, Trochleoplasty and Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy. 2016 AAOS Annual Conference Video Theater.
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‍PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2022 – Present Georgia Orthopaedic Society
2019 – Present AAHKS – Fellow Member
2016 – Present American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Candidate Member

OUTSIDE INTERESTS
Family, traveling, food, pickleball, working out, yoga, golf