Amanda Dempsey Emory Faculty
Amanda Dempsey 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 30030
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About

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

Year Started Practicing

  • 2015

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 overall rating 812 ratings

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.

4.8 Provider showed concern
4.8 Provider explained things clearly
4.8 Provider discussed treatment options
4.8 Provider included you in decisions
4.8 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-23

She actually asked me about sjogren's & Raynaurds before I could even mention them. This never happened with a new physician

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-23

Dr. Dempsey is great!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-17

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

All Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-02

Overall my experience was very good.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-26

Dr. Dempsey and her PA, Katherine Anderson, are both terrific. I'm definitely getting great care and treatment from both.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-26

Dr. Dempsey is caring, knowledgeable and confidence inspiring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-19

I already recommended Dr Dempsy to people, impressive and listened carefully

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-18

It was all around a positive experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-13

Good

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-11

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-05

Dr. Dempsey made me feel comfortable, a very good listener, even as she advises and encourages in the care process.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-02

I had a very good experience with everyone at Emory Health Care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-17

No complaints.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-16

Dr Dempsey was very thorough, understanding and cared about my needs.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-11

Appreciated the time Dr. Dempsey spent discussing treatment options and assisting me in making a decision best for me in my care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-07

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-04

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-03

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-31

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-28

Dr. Dempsey is great!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-28

I had a very good experience with everyone at Emory Health Care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-23

Wonderful helpful empathetic knowledgeable kind efficient - THE BEST

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-09

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-07

Everything was excellent very courteous

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

I had a very good experience with everyone at Emory Health Care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-05

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

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-03

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-31

I received outstanding care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-24

Dr. Dempsey is my husband's physician as well. I like and trust her highly.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-19

Dr Dempsey excels at explaining problems and treatments. Her communication reflects a superior knowledge base and experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-14

Dr Dempsey and all that helped me were kind and very knowledgeable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-12

Would have liked more info about what to expect from shots in the time between shot and when it starts actually working

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-05

Dr. Dempsey always listens to me and helps me make the best decisions.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-27

Good experience about my health

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

Dr Dempsey was very informative, caring and enthusiastic about helping me with hand surgery to correct my injury.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

I am reviewing excellent care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-05

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-01

Excellent Service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-29

Dr Dempsey was awesome

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-28

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.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-16

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-16

Dr Dempsey is wonderful!

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-16

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-14

Dr. Dempsey was very helpful and insightful. She was understanding and concerned and discussed various treatment options with clear recommendations.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-09

Buena

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-04

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-01

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

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-21

Doctor dId not appear to be rushed, and answered my questions so that I could understand them, Very patient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-15

All good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-12

Experience was very very good.

1 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-11

Yeah I definitely would not recommend anyone in the future. This entire process has been a nightmare.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-10

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-29

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-21

My care providers were better than very good. They were excellent!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-20

Everything was presented clearly, being sure I did understand the information provided.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-20

Friendly, professional, and thorough appointment with Dr. Dempsey.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-23

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-23

Very good experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-22

Dr. Dempsey is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-16

Dr was lovely

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-14

Dr. Dempsey is a wonderfully, caring doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-12

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-11

Good experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-11

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-02

Highly recommend

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-26

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!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-13

Excellent physician. Very helpful

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-12

Dr. Dempsey communicated well, if was somewhat brief with her comments.Typical of a surgeon.More tests to follow.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-11

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

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-23

Excellent all the way.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-21

Very Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-11

Wonderful care!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-08

Excellent doctor

1 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-08

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-08

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

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-04

Dr. Great all services

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-30

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-30

Felt very comfortable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-24

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-23

I was pleased during my visit and would definitely recommend you to them. Thank you.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-18

Dr. Dempsey is very engaging and knowledgeable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-16

I'm always referring patients to Dr.Dempsey's office.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-09

Dr. Dempsey was GREAT!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-05

I definitely recommend Dr Dempsey and her staff!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-02

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-30

She is a wonderful doctor with a great bedside manner!

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-26

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-20

Very good bedside manners and explained everything and answered my questions/concerns

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-20

Overwhelming information

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-19

The experience was very good.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-26

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-26

Really nice and concerned

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-20

Dr.Demsey is a great doctor very professional just like her staff. She knows her job. She's very kind and caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-12

Met my expectations

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-09

Level of care by Dr. Dempsey was excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-06

This was my first time and I will be back

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-06

Great experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-31

Was outstanding

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-29

I would and have voiced my praise for Dr. Dempsey

3 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-22

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-10

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-19

Dr. Dempsey was attentive to the questions I had and responsive with treatment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-18

Dr. Dempsey was Excellent!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-18

Dr. Dempsey is a caring doctor who listens and Finds a solution to my concerns. We both decided on the course of action

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-07

I liked Dr. Dempsey ..

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-05

Dr Dempsey is a caring and professional person, she explained everything and ask for my concern .five stars professionalism!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-05

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-04

Dr. Dempsey reviewed the referral papers, examined my condition, made temporary adjustments, and suggested a treatment plan moving forward.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-21

The doctor is very good

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-20

With much Love they attended to me

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-20

Dr. Dempsey is a caring provider, very knowledgeable and thoughtful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-17

Live Dr Dempsey! She is personable, knowledgeable and gives clear care instructions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-16

Listen to my concerns and advice me,

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-16

Dr Dempsey is always thorough and patient!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-13

I love Dr Dempsey. I travel 40 mi to see her. She is very smart and has a great personality!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-13

Dr. Demsey is amazing!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-07

Dr. Dempsey was very caring and very knowledgeable of what she does she listens and is very understanding. I LOVE DR. DEMPSEY

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-31

Very Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-30

Dr. Dempsey was very thorough

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-30

Dr. Dempsey communication is excellent, and I feel very comfortable with her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-22

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

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-18

Dr. Dempsey and her staff were spot on!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-18

I just love Dr. Dempsey and the staff. They're always so respectful. They keep you up to o date with the process.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

I appreciated the care of the two doctors, and the athletic trainer.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-14

I would definitely recommend other people

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-07

Great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-24

The doctor was awesome. She always has been. I love her to death. She's the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-05

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.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-01

Very organized operations at Emory.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-27

Dr. Dempsey is a great doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-03

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-29

Appreciate that doctor listened to me and took accurate notes of our discussion

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-28

Very professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-27

I've been with Dr. Dempsey for 4 years and she is the best. Did my surgery on my right hand also.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-27

Can't get in touch with the doctor, PA, or any staff of this office.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-26

Dr Dempsey was wonderful. She showed concern and recommended treatments. I felt she was teally there for me. Singing praises about her

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-20

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!

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