Emory Faculty
Emory Faculty
Amanda Dempsey, MD
Orthopedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand, Hand Surgery
4.8 - 812 Ratings
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Decatur
487 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030About
Amanda Dempsey, MD is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with a Certificate of Added Qualification in hand surgery. Dr. Dempsey treats a wide variety of conditions associated with the upper extremities, including acute trauma, reconstruction of traumatic conditions, fracture, amputation, arthritis, nerve compression, arthroscopy, Dupuytrens, as well as vascular conditions of the hand. Dr. Dempsey completed a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at the prestigious Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery in Louisville, KY. Prior to that, she completed her orthopaedic training at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. She graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 2009 and earned a BS in microbiology with a minor in German from the University of Georgia. Dr. Dempsey has professional affiliations with the American Association for Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. She currently serves on the Physician Reimbursement and Coding Committee, and has previously served on the Diversity Committee within the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Dr. Dempsey strives to provide patient centered care, with shared decision making, and an emphasis on patient education. Her goal is to treat each patient as she would want a family member to be cared for. She has a special interest in wide awake hand surgery. Dr. Dempsey is an Atlanta native, and she was born at DeKalb General, now known as Emory Decatur Hospital. She grew up in Stone Mountain and attended Chamblee High School. She is married and has two sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, exercising, traveling, and playing the violin.
Languages
- English
- German
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
- Emory Healthcare Network
- Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
- Assistant Professor
Academic Profile
Year Started Practicing
- 2015
Locations
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Decatur
487 Winn Way
Decatur,
GA
30030
Similar providers at these locations
Christopher Haraszti, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Decatur
487 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030
Kelsey Davis, PA
Physician Assistant
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Decatur
487 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030
Emory Faculty
Jacob Michael Wilson, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Tucker
1459 Montreal Rd East, Ste 305, Tucker, GA 30084
Emory Faculty
John Louis-Ugbo, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Tucker
1459 Montreal Rd East, Ste 305, Tucker, GA 30084Ratings & Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
She actually asked me about sjogren's & Raynaurds before I could even mention them. This never happened with a new physician
Dr. Dempsey is great!
Good
All Good
Overall my experience was very good.
Dr. Dempsey and her PA, Katherine Anderson, are both terrific. I'm definitely getting great care and treatment from both.
Dr. Dempsey is caring, knowledgeable and confidence inspiring.
I already recommended Dr Dempsy to people, impressive and listened carefully
It was all around a positive experience.
Good
Dr. Dempsey is undoubtedly an excellent surgeon, but she would be an even better practitioner If she improved her interpersonal skills. She has a brusque manner that can be harsh, especially when delivering unpleasant news. Please remember that there is a whole person attached to the hand being treated. Patients tend to be more compliant when they feel that their healthcare provider actually cares about them and the treatment outcome.
Dr. Dempsey made me feel comfortable, a very good listener, even as she advises and encourages in the care process.
I had a very good experience with everyone at Emory Health Care.
No complaints.
Dr Dempsey was very thorough, understanding and cared about my needs.
Appreciated the time Dr. Dempsey spent discussing treatment options and assisting me in making a decision best for me in my care.
I had heard nothing but extremely good things about Dr. Dempsey and she did not disappoint. She seemed very knowledgeable and spoke to me in terms I could understand. She have me confidence in her ability.
Dr. Dempsey is fantastic! Each time I've seen her, she has treated me like a real human, rather than just a patient with a set of symptoms. She shows interest in the things I have to say and asks me questions about my treatment preferences.
Good
Dr Dempsey does not talk under or over my understanding. She tried to get my OT EVAL date moved up. Was happy to use my self supplied TKO Brace so as not to keep me in a gutter splinter to long while waiting 3 weeks for OT.
Dr. Dempsey is great!
I had a very good experience with everyone at Emory Health Care.
Wonderful helpful empathetic knowledgeable kind efficient - THE BEST
Dr.Dempsey was very professional but very personal! I felt as if she was treating her Mom (or Aunt) since she made me feel very comfortable about everything. Dr. Dempsey was spectacular and kind. She was the best. I would-have- recommended her to others.
Everything was excellent very courteous
I had a very good experience with everyone at Emory Health Care.
Dr Dempsey explained why delaying decision to surgery. What she was looking for at the next appointment and that surgery decision would ve made based on my healing status
Excellent
I received outstanding care
Dr. Dempsey is my husband's physician as well. I like and trust her highly.
Dr Dempsey excels at explaining problems and treatments. Her communication reflects a superior knowledge base and experience.
Dr Dempsey and all that helped me were kind and very knowledgeable
Would have liked more info about what to expect from shots in the time between shot and when it starts actually working
Dr. Dempsey showed care by offering to look at a cut on my thumb, which was not the reason for my visit. She even requested that the nurse re-dress the wound.
Dr. Dempsey always listens to me and helps me make the best decisions.
Good experience about my health
Dr Dempsey was very informative, caring and enthusiastic about helping me with hand surgery to correct my injury.
I am reviewing excellent care
Great
Excellent Service
Dr Dempsey was awesome
The doctor appeared to have had a bad day. Not friendly, seemed distracted, and barely made eye contact. I introduced my wife, whom she barely looked at or greeted her. This was a bit rude.
Good
Dr Dempsey is wonderful!
Dr. Dempsey was the first person in almost three years to actually listen to my concerns and move forward with treatment. We need more doctors like her.
Dr. Dempsey was very helpful and insightful. She was understanding and concerned and discussed various treatment options with clear recommendations.
Buena
If my Xrays showed nothing was wrong than why did the emergency dr who treated tell Me I Dislocated my thumb - gave me injection through IV for pain and proceeded to put my thumb back into place and told me to see a hand specialist.
Dr. Dempsey was very thorough with my care. She went over everything with me and explained in detail what would be happening and why she wanted to do surgery. She was very patient answering my questions
Doctor dId not appear to be rushed, and answered my questions so that I could understand them, Very patient.
All good
Experience was very very good.
Yeah I definitely would not recommend anyone in the future. This entire process has been a nightmare.
Excellent
Very good
My care providers were better than very good. They were excellent!
Everything was presented clearly, being sure I did understand the information provided.
Friendly, professional, and thorough appointment with Dr. Dempsey.
The doctor was excellent. However, I did not have sufficient time to address questions and concerns. I think I was with her for about five minutes, which is inadequate.
Very good experience.
Dr. Dempsey is the best!
Dr was lovely
Dr. Dempsey is a wonderfully, caring doctor!
As always, Dr. Dempsey was fantastic. Friendly, familiar, and plainspoken. I'd had this same problem with a different finger once before, and she made sure I was still familiar with the procedure, including exercises I can do at home to improve my issue.
Good experience.
Good
Highly recommend
Dr. Dempsey was always honest, positive, and extremely friendly! Every appointment she always makes references to a joke from my first visit and it makes me feel as is I am a friend, not just an operation. She is just fantastic!!!
Excellent physician. Very helpful
Dr. Dempsey communicated well, if was somewhat brief with her comments.Typical of a surgeon.More tests to follow.
Already recommend your care to a friend my doctor was knowledgeable about my condition and suggested ways of helping me looking forward for my next visit
Excellent all the way.
Very Good
Wonderful care!
Excellent doctor
I spent 2 hours waiting on the Dr. I was in my room so long the lights went out! When she came she was stressed and tired and barely interacted with me. She didn't diagnose me, showed no care for my pain, and was incredibly flippant about the pain existing in different ways in my wrist, elbow, and shoulder blade. I told them it had been a 9/10 pain the week before but was luckily a 3 this week. She handed me a print out of an Amazon brace I already told her I own and a referral for PT. No trying to look into it further, no further explanation or questions, and literally didn't seem to care this has debilitated my life and work. She only checked my wrist when it is a much more complicated problem. It was very disheartening.
I needed a second opinion concerning my problem and I am glad that I did, because Dr. Dempsey explained everything to me and took the time to make sure I understood what was going on
Dr. Great all services
Good
Felt very comfortable
I recommend folks to Dr Dempsey all the time. She is the best! She has helped me with several trigger joints and did surgery on one, with great results.
I was pleased during my visit and would definitely recommend you to them. Thank you.
Dr. Dempsey is very engaging and knowledgeable
I'm always referring patients to Dr.Dempsey's office.
Dr. Dempsey was GREAT!!!
I definitely recommend Dr Dempsey and her staff!
Good
She is a wonderful doctor with a great bedside manner!
I have now been given 3 different diagnoses about my wrist. Two of the docs seemed to pay little attention to what I was describing. Very frustrating!! The Techs were far more helpful.
Very good bedside manners and explained everything and answered my questions/concerns
Overwhelming information
The experience was very good.
Excellent
Really nice and concerned
Dr.Demsey is a great doctor very professional just like her staff. She knows her job. She's very kind and caring.
Met my expectations
Level of care by Dr. Dempsey was excellent
This was my first time and I will be back
Great experience
Was outstanding
I would and have voiced my praise for Dr. Dempsey
Doctor made a comment that the previous injections did not work because she didn't give them. She is indeed the physician that gave the two injections in the wrist. May have been having a bad day but seemed distant and not as friendly.
Good
Dr. Dempsey was attentive to the questions I had and responsive with treatment.
Dr. Dempsey was Excellent!
Dr. Dempsey is a caring doctor who listens and Finds a solution to my concerns. We both decided on the course of action
I liked Dr. Dempsey ..
Dr Dempsey is a caring and professional person, she explained everything and ask for my concern .five stars professionalism!
Dr. Dempsey was recommended by Dr. Hermes, as I was concerned about my hand, which was injured in an accident.She was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. I felt that I was very well taken care of.
Dr. Dempsey reviewed the referral papers, examined my condition, made temporary adjustments, and suggested a treatment plan moving forward.
The doctor is very good
With much Love they attended to me
Dr. Dempsey is a caring provider, very knowledgeable and thoughtful
Live Dr Dempsey! She is personable, knowledgeable and gives clear care instructions.
Listen to my concerns and advice me,
Dr Dempsey is always thorough and patient!
I love Dr Dempsey. I travel 40 mi to see her. She is very smart and has a great personality!
Dr. Demsey is amazing!
Dr. Dempsey was very caring and very knowledgeable of what she does she listens and is very understanding. I LOVE DR. DEMPSEY
Very Good
Dr. Dempsey was very thorough
Dr. Dempsey communication is excellent, and I feel very comfortable with her.
Dr Dempsey is a wonderful surgeon. After having surgery on both wrist that were very successful I will recommend her to anyone in need of hand surgery
Dr. Dempsey and her staff were spot on!
I just love Dr. Dempsey and the staff. They're always so respectful. They keep you up to o date with the process.
I appreciated the care of the two doctors, and the athletic trainer.
I would definitely recommend other people
Great
The doctor was awesome. She always has been. I love her to death. She's the best.
Dr. Dempsey was fantastic at diagnosing my condition and creating a treatment plan that not only addressed my current concern but allowed me to start preventative strength training to avoid injury in the future. After making a few changes the pain in my hands is markedly improved and I can see how I had been stressing the joint unnecessarily. Fantastic! She's thorough and thoughtful and excellent at the care she provides.
Very organized operations at Emory.
Dr. Dempsey is a great doctor.
Good
Appreciate that doctor listened to me and took accurate notes of our discussion
Very professional
I've been with Dr. Dempsey for 4 years and she is the best. Did my surgery on my right hand also.
Can't get in touch with the doctor, PA, or any staff of this office.
Dr Dempsey was wonderful. She showed concern and recommended treatments. I felt she was teally there for me. Singing praises about her
Dr Amanda Dempsey it's by far one of the most unique passionate professional doctors I know. I'm proud to be your patient and I recommend her highly!
No reviews match your search.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship: University of Louisville School of Medicine, Surgery of the Hand, 2015
- Residency: University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2014
- Internship: University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010
- Medical Education: Medical College of Georgia, MD, 2009
Board Certifications
- Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018
- Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2017
