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Cleo Dennis Stafford II

Cleo Dennis Stafford II, MD

4.8331 ratings

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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Highlights

About Cleo Dennis Stafford II

Emory Affiliation

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

Academic Title

Assistant Professor

Year Started Practicing

2017

About the Provider

Cleo Stafford, MD, is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine and one of the few physicians in the state of Georgia that is a Registered Musculoskeletal Sonographer. As a former baseball player, his passion for sports is longstanding and has continued throughout his medical training.
Dr. Stafford graduated from Howard University College of Medicine and went on to complete his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Emory University, where he also served as chief resident. He then completed his sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute/Andrews Sports Medicine Center in Birmingham, Al. During his fellowship, he was an assistant team physician for Troy University athletics, Birmingham Barons and Oak Grove High School. Dr. Stafford also provided medical coverage for the SEC Baseball tournament, AAC Track Championships, NCAA Wrestling Championships and the Mercedes Marathon.
Dr. Stafford utilizes a comprehensive and patient specific approach in the management of sports related injuries and orthopaedic disorders that best restores function. He specializes in sport related concussions, acute/chronic soft tissue and joint disorders, Orthobiologics, minimally invasive procedures and diagnostic/interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound.
When not practicing medicine, Dr. Stafford enjoys playing softball, attending live music events and spending time with his family.
 

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

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Locations

  1. Emory at Miller Grove
  2. Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Smyrna
    • 3903 South Cobb Drive Southeast, Ste 275, Smyrna, GA 30080
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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: St. Vincent's East/American Sports Medicine Institute, Sports Medicine, 2017
  • Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehab, 2016
  • Internship: Howard University Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2013
  • Medical Education: Howard University College of Medicine, MD, 2012
  • Professional Education: Florida A&M University, MS, 2008

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

331 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.

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    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    He said the same he's said before- strength. I can't help but believe if I were an athlete more effort would be made to help me improve my stability.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    He explained several different options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Dr. Stanford shows that he is concerned about his patients.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Dr. Stafford, Was very professional, had a great bedside manner and nice! He explained everything in simple terms, and answered all of my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Dr. Stafford is amazing! Fantastic doctor...keep him around too!

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Excellent

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2026

    No real communication of procedure, although I am familiar with it from a shoulder injury, first time injecting in my hand. A totally different experience. No real discussion on procedure, what to look for or recover. Mentioned only to call the PA if I needed follow up

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    Very GOOD

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/2/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Listen and advised me accordingly. Always good to feel heard.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/28/2026

    The Doctor was very knowledgeable and caring about my situation

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    This was good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    I will definitely recommend Dr. Stafford to anyone that needs his care.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2026

    Dr. Stafford was well mannered but he was dressed extremely casual, he had a jogging suit or something similar. I find that very disrespectful. Also he did not look the whole MRI disk that I brought. He skipped the most Important part of the disk which It deals with the area that I am In pain, my shoulder. Then, he tells me that he will send me to a Spine Specialist, but when I explain further my issue, he said that after I do the exercises at home he prescribed, depending how I feel he would order an MRI and give me an injection. Very confusing. He did not talk to me about the results of the XRAYS taken that day.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Care provider discussed possible side effects of treatment and was very kind and reassuring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2025

    Dr Stafford is excellent and very informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Very knowledgeable about my problem

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Since he is an orthopedic doctor I tried to tell him about other pains I was experiencing but he only wanted to know about my shoulder, I had expressed these other issues with my primary doctor and wasn't sure if this was something he could also check but it wasn't.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    Good experience...

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Very good and reliable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2025

    As a healthcare provider, I sometimes still have mistrust in the system because I often feel that I am not being listened to. There were moments when I wanted to cancel my appointment and just endure the pain, but I truly needed answers. I'm very glad that I went through with my visit, as I felt heard and cared for from the moment I entered the practice until I checked out.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Doctor Stafford is very caring also professional.Would certainly recommend for other patients!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Excellent Dr

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I was very pleased and impressed with Dr Stafford.He did a great job explaining everything. I highly recommend him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Very Pleased with care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    I was apprehensive when I arrived, but once the conversations started I relaxed

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Doctor Stafford is an excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/19/2025

    Both physicians engages in meaningful dialogue. Very important.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Very good experience with Dr Stafford

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Doctor Stafford is an excellent physician!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/3/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Dr. Stafford gave me information to all 3 procedures I had options for.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2025

    There was feeling of being rushed, my questions were answered with empathy and thoroughly. Dr. Stafford was very knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2025

    Excellent care , answered all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2025

    Dr. Stafford is an excellent doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    Dr Stafford was wonderful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2025

    Dr. Stafford is very professional, knowledgeable, and caring physician. My experience with him was very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/20/2025

    He used high level language I didn't quite understand but used the context to figure it out

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2025

    Dr Clifford is an excellent doctor who listened to my concerns.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2025

    Dr. Stafford was good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/25/2024

    Great manners and very professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/13/2024

    De. Stanford offers more than one treatment plan so I can make a choice on what I wanted.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2024

    Friendly and helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2024

    Good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2024

    Able to have open discussion with provider .

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2024

    Doctor Stafford is an excellent doctor he explained my treatment with me seems to care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/23/2024

    Dr. Stafford provide excellent care, addressed my concerns, and suggested follow up treatment and physical therapy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2024

    Dr.Stafford actually took the time to assess my complaints physically and verbally! He's the first to addresss my aches and bone issue as others have brushed me off! He's amazing!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2024

    The physician was very kind, informative and set me up on a path and recovery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2024

    All the medical team I came in contact with were very professional and yet pleasant!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2024

    Dr stafford was very kind and considerate . He was on time and the facility was immaculate

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2024

    Provider very good, showed concern and answered any question I had.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2024

    excellence.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2024

    Dr Cleo Stafford is academically astute and has an excellent bedside manner. I could not have been in better hands.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/10/2024

    Dr.Stafford was attentive, made sure to answer my questions and also made good eye contact.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2024

    I was told what would be done but when I asked why injections weren't going to be done as my surgeon in Texas does, the doctor explained his concern about not treating the underlying issue

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2024

    Dr. Stafford was very attentive as he listened to my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2024

    Dr Stafford was wonderful. He was pleasant and informative. He listened to my concerns and explained his findings extremely well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2024

    PA Cantrell was very nice and gave me advice that worked