Meet the Team

Dr. Stephanie Martin is a board-certified specialist in sports medicine and pediatric orthopedics. Dr. Martin developed her love for athletics at a very early age and has always aspired to work with young athletes. Being the daughter of a head basketball coach and athletic director at a college in northeastern Ohio fostered her development as an athlete and enriched her experience taking care of all athletes.

Education

Dr. Martin attended college at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio where she played varsity volleyball on her way to graduating as valedictorian and majoring in both biology and chemistry.

Continuing her education at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Dr. Martin received honors and graduated at the top of her class. While at Vanderbilt she cared for athletes in many sports, serving as one of the team physicians for the football team and traveling with the women’s soccer team. Dr. Martin completed her five-year residency in orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt, after which she pursued dual fellowships in pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine.

Elite Qualifications

Dr. Martin is one of the first orthopedic in the country who has been fellowship trained in both pediatric and sports medicine and the first to reside in Georgia.  She is also the first fellowship-trained pediatric sports medicine orthopedist in Georgia and has a certificate of added qualification (CAQ) in sports medicine.

In addition, only 2% of all board-certified orthopedic surgeons are women, making Dr. Martin’s experience even more rare. As one of only a few orthopedic surgeons capable of handling complex pediatric conditions, her skills were featured in a Discovery Channel documentary.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Martin is extremely active in the Atlanta medical community. She previously served as chief of orthopedics at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston Hospital and as the co-surgical director of the sports medicine program at Children's.

As a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Martin has taught and supervised orthopedic residents at Emory. She also teaches students in other areas of healthcare, including students from Morehouse School of Medicine and physician assistants and nurse practitioners students from around Atlanta.

Dr. Martin was elected and served six years on the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Executive Committee for the Council of Sports Medicine and Fitness. She has also served on the Executive Board of The Forum for Women’s Orthopedics for the past 10 years. She recently completed her two-year commitment as president and is now serving as the past president.

Other professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American College of Sports Medicine, and Atlanta Women's Association.

In addition, Dr. Martin has authored articles on a variety of topics, including original research on the physiology and benefits of using cryotherapy or “ice therapy” after surgery. Based on her expertise in an emerging and important field of medicine, she has lectured on pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine in meetings and universities around the United States.

For three years in a row, Dr. Martin was nominated Top of Atlanta in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Personal

In her free time, Dr. Martin enjoys running, weight lifting, snow skiing, water skiing, and scuba diving, and she competed in her first triathlon in the last couple of years. Having grown up in Ohio, she is an avid Ohio State fan despite living in Georgia and loving the SEC.

Dr. Martin is married to Greg Martin, a medical doctor in pulmonary and critical care at Emory University and they have two active children.

Kathy, our bilingual (Spanish and English) Practice Manager, was born and raised in New Jersey. Early in her career she joined Select Surgical Specialists, a general surgeon’s practice, where she learned the ins and outs of a medical practice. Kathy relocated to Atlanta in 2013, which forced Kathy to leave her employer of  15 years.  Kathy joined University Orthopaedics  in May of 2015. With her love to help others, customer service skills, and knowledge in the medical administration field, she quickly instituted changes in the running of the practice to improve efficiencies and customer satisfaction.  She was also handled all the workers comp and personal injury case for the case. Sadly, Dr. Thomas Branch announces his retirement and Unversity Orthopaedics closed their doors in late May 2019.

Kathy joined Performance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine as of June 2019 in the hopes to continue helping those patients in need.  In her free time Kathy loves spending time on the beach with her two daughters and extended family.  She loves dancing and social events and meeting new people.

As a dedicated Front Desk Coordinator and Billing Specialist with over 4 years and 1 year (billing) of experience in the healthcare industry, I am passionate about delivering excellent patient care and ensuring the smooth operation of office activities. My dual role enables me to balance patient interaction with administrative responsibilities, providing seamless service at the front desk while maintaining billing accuracy and compliance.

I specialize in creating a welcoming patient environment, scheduling appointments, verifying insurance information, and managing patient flow. I am also proficient in billing and coding procedures, ensuring patient accounts are accurately processed, and claims are submitted promptly.

I work closely with healthcare providers, patients, and insurance companies to resolve billing inquiries, verify coverage, and ensure timely payment. My attention to detail, strong communication skills, and commitment to patient confidentiality help me navigate complex healthcare systems effectively.

In my spare time, I love to read, write, take walks, and be a football mom to my lovely young men. I love creating things of nothing and making candles.

Kennedi Wilson, originally a Carolina native, also spent most of her childhood in Chesapeake, Virginia, and now resides in Georgia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

With a passion for patient care and efficiency, Kennedi thrives in fast-paced medical environments, ensuring seamless front office operations while providing compassionate support to both patients and healthcare providers. Her keen attention to detail, organizational skills, and scientific knowledge make her an asset to any medical team.

Outside of work, Kennedi enjoys traveling, attending concerts, and seeking out exciting and adventurous activities with her friends and family.

Raven joined the Performance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine team in 2019 while completing her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Chemistry minor from Georgia State University. During her time at Georgia State University, she volunteered at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for all four years, which started her love for pediatrics. Raven also played soccer for 15 years, which fueled her passion for Sports Medicine.

In her current role, Raven leads clinical operations , including surgical scheduling, authorizations, inventory, imaging, assisting with clinic tasks, and more. She is passionate about patient care and prides herself on  being reliable and an advocate for all patients.

In her free time, Raven loves to spend time with friends and family, run, practice Lagree/Pilates, and go on long walks with her dog.

Makayla is a dedicated and compassionate medical assistant with hands-on experience in clinical and administrative aspects of patient care. She is a valuable asset in any medical office because she is known for her professionalism, attention to detail, and warm bedside manner.

In her current role, Makayla assists with various tasks, including administering and drawing injections, drawing blood, preparing patients for X-rays, and assisting with minor in-office procedures. She also manages key administrative duties such as updating electronic medical records, scheduling appointments, and sending out lab and imaging orders to ensure smooth patient care from start to finish.

Driven by a passion for diagnostic imaging and patient care, Makayla is pursuing further education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She aims to become a certified sonographer and continue making a meaningful difference in her patients' lives through high-quality, compassionate care.