Emory Faculty
Emory Faculty
William Knaus II, MD
Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Johns Creek
6335 Hospital Parkway, Ste 400, Johns Creek, GA 30097About
Your hands are your most essential tools—for your work, your passions, and your independence. When pain, numbness, or injury keeps you from using them, your life is put on hold. Dr. William Knaus, M.D., M.B.A., is dedicated to helping patients at Emory Johns Creek move beyond the frustration of hand and upper-extremity conditions and back into the lives they love.
Recognized as a Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine and Castle Connolly, Dr. Knaus serves as your expert guide for conditions of the hand, wrist, and nerves. He provides you with a clear, three-step path to recovery: a specialized evaluation, a tailored treatment map—including non-surgical options—and a focused plan to optimize function.
Dr. Knaus brings a world-class pedigree to the Atlanta community. He is board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery and holds a subspecialty certification in hand surgery. Before joining the Emory University faculty in 2018, he completed his medical training at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Whether you are looking to return to a demanding career or simply want to pick up a guitar without pain, Dr. Knaus combines elite surgical precision with a commitment to his patients' quality of life. Outside the clinic, he is an avid musician and outdoorsman who enjoys exploring Georgia's trails with his Belgian Shepherd.
Languages
- English
Emory Affiliation
- Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
- Emory Healthcare Network
- Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
- Assistant Professor
Academic Profile
Year Started Practicing
- 2018
Locations
Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Johns Creek
6335 Hospital Parkway
Ste 400
Johns Creek,
GA
30097
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Credentials
Education
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Hand Surgery, 2018
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Plastic Surgery, 2017
- Residency: University of Texas Southwestern, General Surgery, 2014
- Medical Education: University of Massachusetts Medical School, MD, 2009
Board Certifications
- Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2019
Awards
Top Doctor in Hand Surgery, Atlanta Magazine, 2025
Top Doctor in Hand Surgery, Castle Connolly, 2025, 2026
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society
Gamma Beta Sigma Honors Society
Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Harvard Medical School, 2017
Outstanding Plastic Surgery In-Service Award, Harvard Medical School, 2015, 2016
Resident Teaching Award, University of Texas Southwestern, 2014
Professional Memberships
American Society of Surgery of the Hand
American Society of Plastic Surgery
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
