Richard Danilkowicz Emory Faculty
Richard Danilkowicz Emory Faculty

Richard Danilkowicz, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery

5.0 - 345 Ratings

Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Johns Creek

6335 Hospital Parkway, Ste 400, Johns Creek, GA 30097 +1 More Locations

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About

Richard Danilkowicz, MD, is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in shoulder, elbow, and knee conditions. He completed his undergraduate education at Johns Hopkins University where he played football and served as captain of the wrestling team. Before medical school, Dr. Danilkowicz was selected to be a part of Teach for America, where he taught middle and high school science while obtaining a master’s degree in teaching. During this time, he was also able to start pursuing one of his other hobbies, coaching football and basketball. Dr. Danilkowicz then graduated from medical school at the University of Illinois at Chicago before completing his orthopedic surgery training at Duke University. While at Duke, Dr. Danilkowicz gained extensive experience serving as an associate team physician for multiple Division I men’s and women’s teams including basketball, football, soccer, wrestling, volleyball, and track and field. During this time, Dr. Danilkowicz was also selected to take part in the ICRS-JRF/CTS Clinical Travelling Fellowship, where he spent time learning from some of the premier cartilage restoration surgeons in the country. After residency, Dr. Danilkowicz completed his sports medicine fellowship training at the world renowned Midwest Orthopedics at Rush in Chicago, Illinois where in addition to training on complex surgical cases, he also served as an associate team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. At Emory, Dr. Danilkowicz serves as a team physician for the Atlanta Falcons, as well as Cherokee Bluff and Chattahoochee high schools. 
Dr. Danilkowicz has an extensive research background with over 100 manuscripts, book chapters, and presentations authored while also speaking at both national and international conferences. Specific research interests include cartilage restoration and joint preservation, orthobiologics, and clinical outcomes. 
In his free time, Dr. Danilkowicz enjoys spending time with his wife, three young children, and French bulldog. You may spot him coaching his kids’ sports teams around town or watching almost any sport on TV, but most of all college and NFL football. 

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Year Started Practicing

  • 2024

Locations

Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Johns Creek

6335 Hospital Parkway
Ste 400
Johns Creek, GA 30097

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Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5 overall rating 345 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.

5 Provider showed concern
5 Provider explained things clearly
5 Provider discussed treatment options
5 Provider included you in decisions
5 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-30

Excellent care given by all staff from check in, Dr appt and check out

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-30

Already recommended Dr. D.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-29

I am very happy with the time spent with me. Options were clearly explained. The option I chose has been very effective.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-29

My experience was amazing. Dr. Danilkowicz listened to my injury synopsis, previous treatment, and my concern for my injuries still existing. He was able to provide a solid diagnosis and prescribe a plan of treatment that I am extremely positive about.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-29

Provided exceptional care and interest in my medical issue and care. Listened intently to my questions and and concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-25

Amazing!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-23

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Danilkowicz. He is the best.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-21

Dr Rick was kind and patient and amazing dealing with my fear of shot

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

Dr. Danilkowicz is an exceptional surgeon and physician.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-15

Listened my concerns, knowledgeable and made a good plan to move forward.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-27

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-27

Listened, asked me questions

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-26

Dr Danilkowicz and Matt P are an outstanding team.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-25

Dr Danilkowicz was excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-24

Dr.Dan was informative addressed all my concerns both before and after my procedure

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-24

I felt heard, and had all questions answered.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-18

Dr. Danilkowicz is top notch and has been very encouraging throughout the whole post op journey. I'm grateful for his expertise and wonderful bedside manner.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-17

I would highly recommend and felt heard and cared for.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-15

Outstanding experience with Dr. Danilkowicz. Highly recommend.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-11

Dr. Danilkowisc is very attentive and he answers all of my questions,

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-05

Without a doubt.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-27

I was impressed by the thorough examination which led to a diagnosis that put me on ease.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-27

Great Surgeon

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-25

Very happy with the visit and path forward.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-11

Dr. Danilkowisc was recommended to me by two different people. He discussed my upcoming surgery on February 20th and the recovery period so I had a good understanding of what to expect. Of course I understood that not all patient's recovery is the same. I felt much better about my surgery after meeting with Dr. Danilkowisc.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-07

Great care provided. The discussion regarding my injury, options of treatment and end result was great. I left well informed and feeling good.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-04

I have a really rare case, so there's not much precedent for what to do or how to figure out exactly what's wrong. He's willing to work with me though to get to the bottom of it and get me feeling better

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-30

I would most certainly recommend Dr. D to others

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-21

Dr. Danilkowicz asked me a lot of questions about my shoulder injury, my knee pain, and my neck pain. He Iistened carefully and maintained eye contact. He ordered scans of my knee and neck. I had an MRI of my shoulder a few weeks prior.He clearly communicated what the issues were using the scans and a model of my shoulder. He discussed what my options were and we decided on our course of action.He gave me an injection in my knee for arthritis and it really helped with the pain. He referred me to my spine surgeon to furthur discuss the scans of my neck. Dr. Danilkowicz is an exceptional physician. He is a good listener and I felt much better after my visit knowing I had a full understanding of what was going on and that we had a game plan for my recovery from my injury.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-13

Extremely caring and thorough explanation of options.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-07

Dr Rick Danilkowicz is an elite provider. He's very talented, has exceptional bedside manner, and he's driven to have the best results. I could not be more impressed.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-03

Everyone involved with my surgical procedure was very helpful, very friendly. Made me feel at ease.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-11

Definitely

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-08

Dr. Hill and Dr. Danilkowcz were referred from trusted sources. I've already referred them to others.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-26

Wander full

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-20

Dr. D is extremely knowledgeable, gave me all my options, I feel very grateful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

Whole team went above and beyond

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-18

My consultation was very informative and I appreciated the recommendations given

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-15

The doctor was thorough and compassionate. He was clear about the healing timeline and next steps.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-05

Simply a superior experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-21

Dr D takes as much time as necessary and he never makes me feel like I am being rushed. He's very personable. He is definitely in the top 3 doctors I have EVER had and I've been around for 72 years!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-21

He was an excellent communicator and listener who made great eye contact. He was very respectful of my situation, concerns and desire to resume high intensity exercise.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-24

Dr D is easy to talk to and knowledgeable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-17

Dr Danilkowicz is excellent. Took time to listen, walk me through what he was seeing and provided a variety of treatment options.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-13

Dr. D ALWAYS takes the time to explain, make sure you understand, ask for questions and he never makes you feel like he has somewhere more important to be, as some doctors. Couldn't ask for a more caring surgeon.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-03

Already recommended Dr. D, he's fantastic

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-31

I have been amazed with how good Dr. Danilkowicz has been and especially his willingness to stay and patiently answer all of our questions without us feeling rushed in any way. We haven't got that as well at some other places.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-29

Overall, Dr. Rick is a patient, uncomplicated physician to work with. He treats patients well consistently and interacts with them at any level that they are comfortable sharing information on. He is remarkable in that sense. For me, it's like going to a trusted doctor that you can hang out a bit with and still get down to business. His staff follow this path as well. I recommend him all the time.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-28

Dr. Danilkowics is very good and thorough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-26

Best of the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-23

Dr. Danilkowicz is truly a rare finding in healthcare. He listens. He is patient. He is compassionate. He takes time to figure out your concerns and address them. I never felt rushed which does not happen in healthcare. He made my spouse and I comfortable to discuss any concerns. He also went above and beyond to make sure I felt confident about the healing track that I was on. I hope Emory takes the time to understand this is not just a talented doctor but an amazing human. Thank you Dr. Danilkowicz!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-19

My doctor check my knee and was able to help me understand what might be going on and we were able to but a plane in place

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-10

It was surprisingly wonderful!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-09

I can't say enough good things about the professional staff!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-25

Again my explanation was actually a very good pne

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-21

Dr. Danilkowicz has outstanding bedside manner. He genuinely cares and took the time to answer all questions. I never felt rushed, and I always felt heard.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-16

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-11

Dr. D is fantastic; highly skilled surgeon plus great demeanor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-29

Everything has been thoroughly explained from start to finish with this entire procedure. I feel like I am and have been in very good hands.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-24

The doctor spent a great deal of time with me. He made me feel like I was the only patient he had- never rushed and very easy going. Great bedside manner

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-11

Dr. Rick fits right into Emory's high standards-based care. No bones about it: Emory gets the best stars in the medical universe to come take care of me or my family. Very grateful that we chose a non interventional approach to get my health back!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-13

Dr. Danilkowicz was EXTREMELY helpful. He explained the procedure with regard to my physical size and previous surgeries. He discussed what I might expect were I to have the surgery and also set reasonable expectations for pain relief and shoulder functionality for me. I so appreciate his thoroughness and willingness to answer my questions. I am confident now that I can make a knowledgeable decision regarding surgery.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-04

I'm amazed at the probable amount of patients Dr. D sees, he remembers me n my family and always Inquire about each of them. I'm healing well and Its because I know Dr. D actually cares for me n my recovery after surgery. He n his assistant are just terrific.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-29

I can't compliment Dr. D and his team enough. I have never experienced the above and beyond care and concern that I received. .

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-29

This was a new doctor and team for me. Explained everything and were polite, court, easy to speak with regarding my issues.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-03

Dr. Rick is consistent in his approach to my care, which has always been excellent. He listens actively and translates that to action. Emory is fortunate to have him.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-04

Dr. Rick Danilkowicz has gained my trust very quickly. He thinks outside of the box when I comment on my progress and some challenges that I am facing. He is quick to connect the dots on things that I see other doctors just nodding their heads on. I feel like Dr. Danilkowicz deserves excellent and not just "very good" as he gives me great advice and keeps me motivated to keep going when on some days that is harder to do than others.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-02

Gave me great information about where I was at with shoulder and what next 6 weeks 12 weeks and 6 months looked like for progress. He was patient and answered all my questions. Left appointment with clear understanding of current status and next steps

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-20

I feel I can really trust doctor D.knows what is is best for me. The pa and doctor communicate very easily.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-15

Great team at Emory!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-15

I'm so blessed to have found care now that will really help me

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-05

Dr. Danilkowicz was an active listener and willing to answer my questions. I haven't had great experience with doctors as my disorder is pretty rare but he asked questions to understand my case and I was profoundly grateful; even if there isn't much medically we can do to help my condition.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-27

The doctor was never hurried or seemed impatient with my concerns, questions. I felt that I was valued.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-22

Doc answered ALL of my questions in a patient n kind manner. I feel very comfortable with him

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-17

Listened to my concerns; What I could and could not do; solutions available; very professional; nice personality

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-21

Great caring smart doctor Thought he was fantastic

Credentials

Education

  • Fellowship: Rush Medical Center, Sports Medicine, 2024
  • Residency: Duke Hospital, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023
  • Medical Education: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, MD, 2018

Board Certifications

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

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.