Expertise
Dr. Ben Barden is a highly respected orthopedic surgeon, recognized as one of Atlanta’s Top Doctors, known for his expertise in complex sports medicine injuries. He is a proud member of Peachtree Orthopedics in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Barden is also a team physician for Lassiter High School and his practice serves as proud partners of the following athletics organizations:
His areas of specialization include:
- Sports Medicine: Dr. Barden has extensive experience in treating sports-related injuries, including ligament tears, cartilage damage, and tendon injuries. He uses advanced techniques such as minimally invasive surgery and regenerative medicine to help athletes and non-athletes recover and return to their desired level of activity.
- Shoulder Surgery: He is renowned for his expertise in shoulder surgery, including procedures like rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability surgery, shoulder replacement and shoulder arthroscopy. He has contributed significantly to research and advancements in shoulder surgery techniques.
- Knee Surgery: In the realm of knee surgery, Dr. Barden is skilled in treating meniscus tears, ACL injuries, knee ligament reconstructions, and cartilage restoration procedures. He specializes in patellofemoral instability as one of only 2 Dr. Fulkerson Fellow’s practicing in Georgia. He stays abreast of the latest developments in knee surgery to provide optimal care to his patients.
- Fracture Care: Dr. Barden treats fractures throughout the upper and lower extremities both surgically and non-surgically. He is a participating member of the Rapid Hip Fracture Response Team at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.
- Pediatric Care: Dr. Barden treats musculoskeletal injuries in children ages 4 and up.
- Geriatric Care: Dr. Barden has a wealth of experience treating our community’s octogenarians and older! The goal is to preserve this patient populations’ quality of life which often times means maintaining their mobility via non-operative and operative treatment methods.
- Regenerative Medicine: When appropriate, Dr. Barden is a proponent of regenerative medicine techniques such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and stem cell treatments. These approaches aim to enhance the body’s natural healing processes and promote tissue regeneration.
Overall, Dr. Barden is recognized as a Top Doctor in his field, particularly in the fields of sports medicine and shoulder, hip, and knee surgery. His expertise, coupled with his dedication to research and education, has made him a highly sought-after surgeon in his field.
Practice Type:
• Sports Medicine
• Shoulder, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Arthroscopy
• Total shoulder and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
• Complex ligamentous injuries of the knee
• Cartilage restoration/transplantation of the shoulder and knee
• Patellofemoral instability
• Total and partial shoulder and knee replacements
• Pediatric care
• Fracture Care
Dr. Barden is trained in the most technologically advanced minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Barden is trained in the most technologically advanced minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Barden provides orthopedic care for pregnant women.