Emory Faculty
Emory Faculty
Destin Hill, MD
Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Sports Medicine
5.0 - 905 Ratings
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Flowery Branch
4450 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, GA 30542About
Destin Hill, MD is a Sports Medicine physician that specializes in the care of athletes of all ages. Dr. Hill grew up in Powder Springs, Georgia and graduated from McEachern High School. He attended the University of Georgia and graduated from the Honor’s Program. While at the University of Georgia he played football for one year.
Dr. Hill completed his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia. During his third year of medical school, he played Arena League Football for the Augusta Spartans. He subsequently completed his Family Medicine residency at The Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona. During his final year at The Mayo Clinic he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Hill completed his Sports Medicine fellowship at the prestigious Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama. During his fellowship year, he served as a team physician for Samford University and a local high school. He also assisted in coverage of the Washington Redskins, Birmingham Barons, Auburn University, University of Alabama, Mercedes Marathon, Alabama Ballet, and Regions Tradition Senior PGA golf tournament.
After completing his Sports Medicine fellowship, Dr. Hill moved back to Arizona and became a partner at the Arizona Sports Medicine Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. While there he served as a team physician for the Arizona Cardinals for nine years, the Arizona Diamondbacks for six years and the Phoenix Suns for one year. He served as a team consultant for multiple MLB Spring Training teams and also the Arizona Coyotes. He was the Arizona Medical Director for the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2015, 2017, and 2019 and for the FIFA Copa America Centenario in 2016. He was nominated as a “Phoenix Top Doc” by his peers 4 years in a row from 2017-2020.
Dr. Hill was excited to have the opportunity to move back home to Atlanta and joined the Emory Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine team in 2020. He is a team physician for the Atlanta Falcons and will work primarily out of the Flowery Branch clinic connected to the Falcons Training Facility.
In his spare time, Dr. Hill enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children. Moving back to Atlanta has allowed them to spend time with both of their families. Together they enjoy working out, attending sporting events, volunteering at church events, trying new restaurants, traveling, and of course watching their Bulldogs play on Saturdays. Their travels have taken them on several medical mission trips to Kenya, Bangladesh, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Areas of Clinical Interest:
- Sports related injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Overhead/Throwing Athletes
- Ultrasound guided injections
- Tenex procedure
- Orthobiologics/Regenerative Medicine (PRP, Stem Cells, prolotherapy)
- Adhesive Capsulitis (“Frozen Shoulder”)
Languages
- English
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
- Emory Physician Group Practice
- Emory Healthcare Network
Academic Title
- Assistant Professor
Academic Profile
Year Started Practicing
- 2011
Locations
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Flowery Branch
4450 Falcon Parkway
Flowery Branch,
GA
30542
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6335 Hospital Parkway, Ste 400, Johns Creek, GA 30097Ratings & 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.
Dr Hill is very professional and I have a good experience with him each time.
Dr hill explained the different treatment options and gave me answers to all of my questions.
Dr. Hill is the BEST!
Doctor and nurse was very friendly and informative. I feel like they took the time to hear my concerns.
Doctor Hill was great. Not only was he very accomplished and knowledgeable, but the beside manner and concern he showed was remarkable. We had previously been going to Emory Orthopedics at Johns Creek. When we walked out of there, my wife said that she is going to change to Dr. Hill for her knee issues. We both liked him that much. He was also very understanding about my discomfort with cortisone shots and was very compassionate.
I have already talked to people about the great facility and how highly I recommend Dr Hill
Dr. Hill discussed my situation in detail giving options if the injection didn't provide much relief. He is a great listener and very interested in my situation. Highest regard for him.
I recommend him often.
Dr Hill was very through and gave options for treatment
Dr Hill was amazing!
Very attentive and honest
It's always a pleasure to discuss my care with Dr Hill. He's always very informative and includes my input during my care options.
All of the care I have received at this facility has been outstanding.
Dr, Hill's suggested treatment relieved a pain that I have had for 7 months, and that three other orthopedic doctors were not able to address. I am very grateful.
I have already recommended Dr Hill to several neighbors
My experience with Dr Hill is that he is a a caring, knowledgeable Doctor showing compssdion and takes time to explain ,
Dr Hill was recommended to me by another patient, and I would absolutely recommend him based on bedside manor, thorough assessment, knowledge, and treatment decision.
Dr.Hill was kind, took time for explaining procedure and overall excellent
Dr. Hill is the man!!
Really like Dr. Hill. Doesn't rush you through-very thorough and knowledgeable. Also very pleasant.
Dr. Hill is wonderful. He is very professional but at the same time he makes one feel very comfortable. He always explains exactly what is going on with my issue and lists options to make me feel better.
I have seen Dr. Hill several times now and at each appointment he has been so courteous, thorough and very concerned about what I'm seeing him about. He is always honest and ask me a lot of questions so that we can come up with a solution. An excellent physician!
Good
Dr Hill was very understanding of my health problem and shared the same goal of having me return to full activity with treatment.
Awesome experience
Above reproach
Good Doctor
I am very happy with Dr. Hill's intellect in his field. I have sent a friend to him.
I'll be back. Doctor Hill is an excellent doctor.
Dr. Hilll explained all options and helped me decide on a plan
Dr Hill took the time to explain everything.
I have thoroughly appreciated the care I have received and the relief I get from my office visit.
Always great
I drive a long way to engage with Dr. Hill - and it is worth every mile.
Dr. Hill is an outstanding provider. Communicates exceptionally well. Listens carefully and gives consideration to my input.
We have recommended Dr Hill to several family members & neighbors
Best of the best
Dr Hill is so very pleasant and professional. His explanations and care options were easy to understand and through. After I made a treatment decision he quick and efficiently preformed the procedure. The treatment proved to work just as Dr Hill described. Dr Hill is an excellent physician!
excellent
See my prior comments on Dr Hill. He is an outstanding physician
Dr. Hill is an outstanding physician!
I continue to recommend dr hill to all my friends. He's fantastic and really enjoys what he does
I have seen Dr. Hill before and will continue to seek his help and advice in the future if the need arises. He is an exceptional physician. He explains everything, goes over any scans/MRI's, gives you the options/plan of action, and then makes his recommendation based on a thorough discussion with you. I have recommended Dr. Hill to family, friends, and neighbors.
We were very pleased with Dr. Hill! He did a great job explaining the injury to our 15 year old. We will definitely use him again should we have another injury. Several of our friends have seen Dr Hill and they all have great things to say about him.
Dr. Hill spent a lot of time explaining my concerns and helping me see the various options to handle my pain
I have seen Dr. Hill previously. He is an exceptional physician. I recommended him to my husband, friends, family members and neighbors. He is a good listener, he explains everything clearly and concisely, includes you in the discussion of your care and treatment options.
All my doctors are Emory Doctors. They have all been great with explanations and outlining care plans. Dr. Hill was no different. He's a great communicator.
Dr Hill was very thorough and explained everything carefully
Great Doctor
Dr Hill took quality time to diagnose my pain and was very thoughtful.
Dr Hill is the best!
Dr Hill explains options, possible outcomes, encourages positive activities to stay strong.
Dr Hill was excellent. By our discussion, I was very confident in his abilities and in the recommendations he made based on the detailed, easy to understand explanation he provided. Will definitely recommend Dr Hill to friends and family. This visit was a very pleasant experience for me. And I have been known to switch doctors and be critical of previos medical treatment I have received by other providers/facilities.
I would recommend it without hesitation
Good
Very thorough and thoughtful care!
Dr Hill is the best makes me feel comfortable in explaining things
Dr Hill was very familiar with my knee pain and history. He moved quickly to give the shot and explained the process as he went. It went very well.
Dr Hill was awesome
Dr. Destin Hill and his staff are always very thorough at explaining options, issues, and listen to my concerns without making me feel rushed.
Dr Hill is outstanding. A great listener and informed about my history.
Dr. Hill is thorough, knowledgeable, and interested in my issues. He is an excellent physician. Thank you!
Overall excellent experience
He listens and takes time with me.
Dr. Hill listens well and also explained everything very well. He is an excellent doctor.
Good experience
This is a maintenance treatment. I have been through the same thing with my right knee. Dr. Hill and I discuss the inevitable path that I have started as of yesterday. I know how this treatment is gonna end, but until then Dr. Hill and you guys are the professionals and doctors I choose to see moving forward well into the future.
Love Dr Hill explains things so well
Fantastic Doctor, explained everything and options fully, easy to understand.
The entire experience was top notch. I came in actually a little afraid.
I greatly appreciate the attention he gave my case and his explanations of both the causes and treatment options.
Dr Hill was very patient and informative, you can see he cares about his patients
Dr HILL was extremely empathetic and provided me with options.
This is a VERY practical solution to the medical longevity of the practice of extended life.
Dr Hill was very attentive, explained every aspect of my problem & was thorough in explaining all treatment modalities.
My initial meeting with Dr. Hill was fantastic. We both shared information. We discussed alternatives and the pros and cons of each.
I have already recommended Dr Hill and he has seen my friend and he was very happy with appt.
When I did see the doctor, he listened, gave options, and proceeded with care and professionalism.
Dr. Hill is extremely through in his assessments and explains things in layman terms. Additionally, he respects his patients and their concerns and answers questions. You leave his office with a sense of knowing as opposed to having unanswered questions.
Dr.Hill is the Best!!
Dr. Hill is an outstanding physician. He has an uncanny ability to make patients feel comfortable because he takes the necessary time to explain everything in layman terms to ensure that patients understand the procedure that he/she is receiving.
Dr Hill is EXCELLENT!!
Could not have been better presented and executed
Flowery Branch excels and other offices could learn from them.
I always get the best care by Dr. Hill. I have referred people to Emory Orthopedic in Flowery Branch because I believe this Dr. And practice is very thorough in diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Hill was amazing. Explain everything in detail. Very impressed.
Dr. Hill is my superhero! Very good communication. Excellent bedside manner. Will highly recommend him to my friends and family!
Dr Hill is so very good. Not only is he great at explaining the situation, resolution options, and outcomes, he does so in a way that instills great confidence that the patient is getting a complete picture and understand every step along the way.
Dr Destin Hill was great
Dr. Hill and the staff at Emory were great
Offered other options for care of knees; also made me feel that he really is concerned and that they will follow up with proposed option
Dr. Hill was awesome and took great care of me
Dr Hill is a good listener and is prepared for discussion of treatment. He is good at explaining options and including my concerns and opinions. I trust his knowledge.
Dr Hill has Always been very thorough in his examination and diagnosis. He is extremely concerned about my ongoing orthopedic issues and is very kind and considerate regarding any treatment that is necessary.
Dr. Hill does an excellent job
Dr. Hill is fantastic great personality great empathy did very well in diagnosing and explaining the issue as well as recommended next steps
He's excellent.
Received excellent treatment from Dr. Hill
Dr Hill is the best
Dr. Hill was a very clear communicator. He explained my MRI results and listened to my concerns. He made sure I understood all my options with pros and cons for each. From there we came up with a treatment plan to help meet my current needs.
Dr. Hill was amazing. I have worked in the health profession and I look for good bedside manner, knowledge of the issues , and whether someone goes above and beyond for explanations of what is going on. He exceeded my expectations!
Dr. Hill was very reassuring that the procedure just needs more time to fully take effect.
I frequently recommend friends to see Dr. Hill.
Dr.Hill listened, asked questions, showed empathy/understanding and recommended the best treatment protocol for my shoulder situation. I was extremely please with the experience and next steps.
I will recommend this procedure and Emory
Finally I have answers. I was using Dr hill for a second opinion and he was very informative and made me have hope that we could get my knee fixed so I could regain function.
Excellent doctor
I will highly recommend Dr. Hill to my friends and family. He was very patient with me and his Dr./patient manner is pleasant. He was very informative and he would answer any question or concern I had during my procedure. He also put up with my anxiety jokes as well. I'm glad I found him to assist me in my well being!!
Dr. Hill and staff provided excellent care to me.
Dr. Hill was excellent
Dr.Hill was informative and explained everything In detail.
Dr Hill is great!
Doctor was very informative
Dr. Hill is awesome. I was unable to walk a year ago and I have had virtually no pain since he has been treating me.
I recommend anyone in my inner circle of Family Members And Relatives, Friends
Great manners and service.
Dr Hill listened to my very vague and ambiguous description of my hip pain and he gave me the information I needed to make the decision on whether to have my hip injected or not. I was very comfortable with his knowledge abd guidance
Dr. Hill explained The whole procedure thoroughly
Dr.Hill was helpful, clear and informed. Answered all my questions and concerns.
Dr Hill was excellent!!
We talked about the pros an cons of my problem. An we are working from there. We know more as time goes by. Very nice people, never had better care at any doctor office.
Excellent!!
Dr Destin Hill is the very best. Concerned, compassionate and very responsive
Dr. Hill was outstanding in his assessment and recommendations.
Have recommended Dr. Hill to a number of friends and acquaintances. He is an excellent physician!
Dr. Hill is an excellent physician, he listens, takes his time, and is very caring.
Listed everything as very good only because Excellent wasn't an option
Someone recommended Dr Hill to me and I'm so glad I went to see him
I had a great experience. Doc was very knowledgeable
Dr Hill is always amazing. He listens, he always addresses my thoughts and concerns, he Includes me In my treatment plan
Dr Hill really talked to me and address all of my concerns
I'm sure had I asked additional questions, many I had after I left, would have been addressed.
Very good experience
Dr. Hill was knowledgeable, patient and answered all my questions.
Everyone helpful
I had a great experience. Doc and his staff were extremely knowledgeable. Everything was efficient and effective.
I received great treatment and advice from Dr. Hill.
Everything was amazing and met all my expectations
I am not a stalker, but Dr. Hill was so good. I might follow him if he were to move into a new role Supper happy to be under his care!
Dr. Hill is an amazing DR. He took his time explaining what my injury was and options for next steps. We don't live close and drove 2 hours to see DR HILL and will continue to do so based on how we are treated and the medical care we receive.
I already recommended my doctor
Dr. Hill is an excellent doctor and does an excellent job
I was amazed that I was evaluated with an X-ray and given the needed injections the same visit.
Can't say enough wonderful things about Dr.Hill - his professionalism, his treatment plan, his thoroughness to listen to you (his patient), his bedside manner, truly - he is the best doctor I have ever had. I have told so many friends/neighbors about him. Thank you, Dr. Hill!!
Dr Hill excellent teaching and explaining about diagnosis and treatment options
I had a great experience. The doctors and supporting staff members were very knowledgeable and precise.
Dr Hill is so caring. He has the best bed side manner!!
Dr. Hill is one of the best doctors I've seen. He is skillful, knowledgeable, kind, gentle and caring.
Dr Hill is the best
Dr. Hill is just great. He cares about his patients and takes time when me
I was pleased with the entire visit
Already recommended Dr. Hill.
Dr Hill is a very good physician. He takes the time to listen to you. I had many questions and he listened to them all with answers. He always provides 2-3 next steps and discusses each so you can make a well informed decision. He is an asset to your organization.
Dr Hill is consistently awesome and patient focused
I've already recommended Dr Hill to two friends
Just a very caring Doctorlistened & discussed everything!!
Dr. Hill is one of the best Dr. I have. He is caring, listens to you and has a great best side manner. I never feel rushed with him.Thank you Dr. Hill
Excellent
Dr. Hill is very professional and attentive to his patients/clients.
Dr. Hill is such an awesome doctor. I trust him with my care 100%
Despite the long wait, it was still a good appointment with Dr Hill.
Dr Hill is awesome. Takes the time you need to get the results you want.
Dr Hill is the best
Doctor was extremely caring about everything
Good
Dr Hill in a word is awesome. Very attentive, took time to determine the problem area that I was having. Provided me with options on treatment and was able to provide me with a steroid injection that same day to help with my pain. I saw him before for my wrist injury and that was also an awesome experience. You have a real professional who cares on your team. Will definitely refer people I know to this facility and Dr Hill.
Dr Hill was very approachable with questions. He was informative with easy to understand descriptions of my X-rays, illness, and treatment options.
Dr. Hill was excellent. He explained how he doesn't treat x-rays, he treats patients. And he explained all my options concerning my knee. From icing and ibuprofen all the way to knee replacement, which he said I'm not there at all.
He was recommended to me he is great
Dr. Hill's consistent excellent and expert care is why I have continued my orthopedic treatment with him
Everything was top notch
The doctor's proposal for treatment align with my recovery.
Discussions with Dr. Hill, and/or his staff are always open, informative, and my opinion(s) are always respected.
Dr Hill is the best
Excellent
Dr Hill is an excellent dr. He listens to my concerns and helps me decide the best course of care.
Dr. Hill is so detailed which I greatly appreciate.
Dr Hill was very concerned and caring for my recent hip issues. Got my MRI done stat and prescribed meds to treat my arthritis
I really respect and appreciate Dr Hill. He takes time to explain my condition, listens to my questions and concerns and what I need to get out of the visit and takes care to respond to all my inquiries and develop a treatment course.
Dr Hill was great and informative as always
All good
Dr Denis is the best at talking about the problem/issue, giving options and even future treatments Very personable and truly caring
Dr. Hill was super nice. He took his time explaining what was going on with my foot after falling. He was very thorough in the examination of my foot as well. Answered all of my questions to my satisfaction.
Very happy with the attention
Fantastic Doctor
Again amazing
Dr. Hill listens, cares, communicates. He is an excellent doctor.
I "love Dr. Hill...!!!!" He is listens and takes specific care to handle my concerns with empathy and a clear plan forward.
Dr. Hill was excellent. Very professional while still down to earth. His demeanor put me at ease immediately. He listened to my symptoms and the circumstances of my injury and responded with an explanation of my X-rays, diagnosis and treatment options which he explained very clearly. My particular treatment involved an ultrasound guided injection, which was administered efficiently and almost painlessly. This visit could not have gone any better.
Good
We spoke in length about our next steps!
Dr Hill is great! Personable, good listener, caring.
Excellent care. Never rushed.
Very Courteous and Professional in my Care.
Dr Hill and staff are phenomenal
Dr. Destin Hill was thorough and very helpful. He listened and explained things as we discussed my case. Excellent physician & great bedside manner.
I couldn't wait to do a review on doctor Destin Hill and his staff. I even got on Facebook telling my friends how great a doctor he was. Told everyone if they needed a great doctor that Destin Hill was the best. So much worth the 3hour trip to get to him from South Carolina.
Did not rush the appointment, was thorough, empathetic and informative
Dr.Hill is an excellent doctor, who is extremely knowledgeable, listens to his patients and shows he is concerned about the patient
All good,nice doctor
Dr Hill is the best!
I have already recommended Dr Hill to a friend - she has scheduled a procedure for later this month.
Dr Hill is professional and compassionate about your condition and ensures you have the needed tests medication and action plan.
Excellent care from Dr. Hill
Dr. Hill always provided exceptional care. He always exceeds expectations.
Everyone treats me like family. They are very good people to me.
Dr.hill very knowledgeable and helpful
Dr Hill was recommended to me glad I called him
Dr. Hill is great! He also talked directly to my son, the patient. He provided copies of the x-rays and pointed out where the fracture was and how it has been healed.
Very good experience at this office. My physician is very nice and accommodating he is never rushed, answers all questions that I have.
Dr. Hill has the best "bedside" manner that I've ever experienced in my 60 years
Dr. Hill and the staff are amazing. I would highly recommend anyone to seek treatment with them.
Listened well
Dr. Hill is always professional and kind. He has always given me everything I needed to know about any procedure!!
Excellent place, staff, and physicians. Amazing!
Dr. Destin Hill was personal, skilled and really interested in helping me
Dr. Hill was very thorough, listened to what I had to say, and provided excellent care.
Dr. Hill is excellent.
Dr. Hill was great! He listened and provided information so that my son could understand as well.
Dr hill is wonderful!!
Dr. Hill is a true professional
Dr. Hill is the best! I recommend him all the time
Dr Hill addressed all of my concerns, and answered any questions I had about the treatment plan
Dr. Hill was great. Would recommend!
Again, excellent inter action with the physician on all counts!
I'm only used to dealing with my PCP, not specialists, and make up that generalists are super-rushed, but seeing Dr. Hill left me feeling the opposite: he obtained my history and asked great questions to ensure he knew what was going on, checked range of motion and so forth, and then offered me a handful of options, leaving me feeling like we were working together to find a path that worked best for me and that I could message him if I wanted to switch routes. I'm grateful for his patience and am happy to relay my positive experience here (and to others!).
I have told family and friends about the great care I get.
I have great respect for all the staff.
Recommend Dr Hill to everyone.
Very concise and clear
Dr. Hill is the absolute greatest orthopedic/doctor his bedside manners are impeccable.
Was very impressed with the doctor's knowledge of my problem and the options for treatment that was presented to me.
Dr Hill not only explained my injury, but thoroughly explained what that meant for the future, and all possible treatment options. As always, he asked if I had any questions and what my thoughts were on a possible treatment plan option. Dr Hill is great about listening to his patients and including them in the decisions about their care.
Dr Hill is very attentive and responsive to my health concerns.
Dr Hill was great
Dr Hill is great! Have referred several people to him!
I was pleased with his explanation of what the x-rays showed and the diagnosis they indicated. I was especially pleased with his discussion of treatment options as it pertained to the current status of my knee pain.
Dr Hill was very engaged, offered options, listened intently, was unhurried. I value his opinion and knowledge.
Recommend Dr Hill all the time
Dr. Hill is so kind and compassionate and so very Knowledgeable I would definitely refer friends to him and I will continue to ne his patient when needed
Dr Gaffie (spelling?) and then Dr Hill did an incredible job of conveying their thoughts and ideas. They were open to any questions. They printed my x-rays and wrote the names of the treatments they were recommending. For me, that was an incredibly thoughtful step that no other doctors do. When they gave me the shot, they walked me through each step.
Dr. Hill is awesome and has let me know everything necessary to heal
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Credentials
Education
- Fellowship: American Sports Medicine Institute, Sports Medicine, 2011
- Residency: Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Family Medicine, 2010
- Medical Education: Medical College of Georgia, MD, 2007
Board Certifications
- Sports Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2011
- Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2010
Awards
Physician of Excellence Diamond Physician Award Winner: This award is given to top-rated Emory Healthcare Physicians who are among the top 1% of their national peers in fiscal year 2025. As a patient experience award winner, he represents the very best of Emory Healthcare.
Chief Resident, The Mayo Clinic – 2009-2010
University of Georgia “40 Under 40” - 2017
Phoenix “Top Doc” – 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
