Kenneth R. Mautner, MD
Dr. Ken Mautner is Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He came to Emory in 2004, after completing a Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. He is board certified in PM&R with a subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine. Dr. Mautner currently serves as head team physician for Agnes Scott College and St. Pius High School and a team physician for Emory University Athletics. He is also a consulting physician for Georgia Tech Athletics, Neuro Tour, the Atlanta Ballet, and several local high schools.
What Makes Dr. Mautner a Standout
Dr. Mautner’s areas of clinical interest include sports concussions, where he is regarded as a local and regional expert in the field. In 2005, he became one of the first doctors in Georgia to use office based neuropsychological tesing to help determine return to play for athletes.
He also is an expert in diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound and teaches both regional and national courses on how to perform office based ultrasound. He regularly performs Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for patients with chronic tendinopathy.
Dr. Mautner also specializes in the care of athletes with spine problems as well as hip and groin injuries.
Areas of Clinical Interest
- Platelet Rich Plasma Injections
- Muskuloskeletal Ultrasound
- Sports Concussions
- Spine/Hip Problems in Athletes
- Acute Sports Injuries
The Road to Emory: Education
- Fellowships: Primary Care Sports Medicine, American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), Birmingham, AL, 2003-2004
- Residency: Internship, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, 1999-2000; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 2000-2003; Chief Resident, 2002-2003
- Medical School: Tulane Univeristy School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, 1995-1999
Personal
Dr. Mautner enjoys running, tennis, and spending time with his three kids and two dogs.
