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Steve Schulenborg, MD is a non-operative pediatric sports medicine physician who enjoys treating a multitude of sports-related medical issues and pediatric orthopedic injuries. He holds board certifications in both pediatrics and sports medicine. Raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Schulenborg earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and completed his medical degree and residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center treating patients at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. After residency, he completed his pediatric sports medicine fellowship training at Orlando Health providing care for the Orlando City Soccer Club, national track events, the Orlando Ballet and multiple area schools. Since being in Atlanta, he helps with sideline coverage of high schools and enjoys covering races. Dr. Schulenborg has had a passion for sports from a young age playing multiple sports until focusing on soccer.
Specialties
Pediatric Sports Medicine
Pediatrics
Education & Training
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics - Sports
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
4.7
Based on 256 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.80
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.78
Listened to me carefully
4.77
Shared the right amount of information
4.67
Earned my trust
4.60
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Patient Reviews
5
Three boys and this was our first broken bone. Everyone was so sympathetic, understanding, and most importantly made my son feel comfortable.
August 24, 2024
5
I just want to say we've seen the same doctor for several years and we wouldn't go anywhere else. We trust him immensely.
August 15, 2024
5
We had a great experience. Very quick, they addressed my concerns quickly, made sure I understood what was happening, and then sent us on our way. The office staff was super helpful and very very sweet also.
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone was amazing! My Daughter fell at camp and injured her elbow, we spent 8 hours in CHOAs ED, and left with "we didn't see anything on X-ray, but we can't be certain". My daughter has been to WellStar peds ortho a few time so I knew I had to take her for a second opinion, her normal Dr was not available so we saw Dr.Schulenborg and I was not disappointed! He looked at her X-rays from CHOA and was able to tell me there was no fracture. Thank you to everyone who we encountered today. Yall Rock!
July 26, 2024
5
I felt comfortable that the staff and doctor cared about my son's condition. I appreciated the attention to the examination of his finger and the recommendation of the immediate MRI.
July 21, 2024
5
Great experience, Misti was very friendly, and helped so much. Dr. Schulenborg was very respectful.
June 23, 2024
4
Too much time waiting
June 9, 2024
5
Doctor, nurses, and staff were all very nice at every point
May 31, 2024
4
Office charged me $125 for the visit even though the contracted rate is $25. Billing needs to contact me
May 23, 2024
4
Great experience The nurses were so kind and having to smile always made me feel very comfortable even when I have doubt about the results
May 18, 2024
5
Very nice people work there.
May 17, 2024
3
Scheduling of follow up steps has been incredibly difficult and enormously time consuming with no real progress yet.
May 9, 2024
5
I appreciate the thorough exam.
May 6, 2024
5
Really excellent care, with a smile! Every one was excellent.
May 13, 2024
5
My daughter Doctor's bedside manner was amazing. He was patient and attentive. Highly recommend him and this practice.
May 1, 2024
5
Great experience. Dr was very knowledgeable and good with my son!
April 28, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg and his stuff very professional and helpful.Great staff and very helpful. Went out of their way to accommodate us even though we were a few minutes late. Not many offices would have even considered.
April 25, 2024
5
So kind, informative, accommodating. Every person at every step along the way today. From Schulenborg's office to lab work to MRI. Thank you!! And holli was great too. The only thing I could say is please get those movie goggles fixed!!
April 25, 2024
4
I have been impressed by the care and attention Dr. Schulenborg gives with each visit.
April 25, 2024
5
Excellent
April 21, 2024
5
This was our first visit ever to this practice. My son sprained his finger playing basketball. The doctor & every single staff member at the Kennesaw location were absolutely WONDERFUL!!
April 20, 2024
5
The doctor and staff were friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend!
April 19, 2024
5
Always a great experience!
April 11, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg and stuff were very nice. Thank you for taking such a good care of my son!
April 7, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg is amazing!!!
March 28, 2024
5
Staff was amazing from check in to check out.
March 10, 2024
5
The office staff, nurse and doctor were all wonderful! Thank you!
February 8, 2024
5
The appointment ran on time! We have been to this clinic several times over the years and this is the 1st time we were out in a timely manner. Thank you for making changes, I won't dread my appointment the next time.
February 1, 2024
3
The wait was over an hour.
January 27, 2024
5
Clean and relaxing atmosphere.
December 11, 2023
5
Three boys and this was our first broken bone. Everyone was so sympathetic, understanding, and most importantly made my son feel comfortable.
August 24, 2024
5
I just want to say we've seen the same doctor for several years and we wouldn't go anywhere else. We trust him immensely.
August 15, 2024
5
We had a great experience. Very quick, they addressed my concerns quickly, made sure I understood what was happening, and then sent us on our way. The office staff was super helpful and very very sweet also.
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone was amazing! My Daughter fell at camp and injured her elbow, we spent 8 hours in CHOAs ED, and left with "we didn't see anything on X-ray, but we can't be certain". My daughter has been to WellStar peds ortho a few time so I knew I had to take her for a second opinion, her normal Dr was not available so we saw Dr.Schulenborg and I was not disappointed! He looked at her X-rays from CHOA and was able to tell me there was no fracture. Thank you to everyone who we encountered today. Yall Rock!
July 26, 2024
5
I felt comfortable that the staff and doctor cared about my son's condition. I appreciated the attention to the examination of his finger and the recommendation of the immediate MRI.
July 21, 2024
5
Great experience, Misti was very friendly, and helped so much. Dr. Schulenborg was very respectful.
June 23, 2024
5
Doctor, nurses, and staff were all very nice at every point
May 31, 2024
5
Very nice people work there.
May 17, 2024
5
I appreciate the thorough exam.
May 6, 2024
5
Really excellent care, with a smile! Every one was excellent.
May 13, 2024
5
My daughter Doctor's bedside manner was amazing. He was patient and attentive. Highly recommend him and this practice.
May 1, 2024
5
Great experience. Dr was very knowledgeable and good with my son!
April 28, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg and his stuff very professional and helpful.Great staff and very helpful. Went out of their way to accommodate us even though we were a few minutes late. Not many offices would have even considered.
April 25, 2024
5
So kind, informative, accommodating. Every person at every step along the way today. From Schulenborg's office to lab work to MRI. Thank you!! And holli was great too. The only thing I could say is please get those movie goggles fixed!!
April 25, 2024
5
Excellent
April 21, 2024
5
This was our first visit ever to this practice. My son sprained his finger playing basketball. The doctor & every single staff member at the Kennesaw location were absolutely WONDERFUL!!
April 20, 2024
5
The doctor and staff were friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend!
April 19, 2024
5
Always a great experience!
April 11, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg and stuff were very nice. Thank you for taking such a good care of my son!
April 7, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg is amazing!!!
March 28, 2024
5
Staff was amazing from check in to check out.
March 10, 2024
5
The office staff, nurse and doctor were all wonderful! Thank you!
February 8, 2024
5
The appointment ran on time! We have been to this clinic several times over the years and this is the 1st time we were out in a timely manner. Thank you for making changes, I won't dread my appointment the next time.
February 1, 2024
5
Clean and relaxing atmosphere.
December 11, 2023
4
Too much time waiting
June 9, 2024
4
Office charged me $125 for the visit even though the contracted rate is $25. Billing needs to contact me
May 23, 2024
4
Great experience The nurses were so kind and having to smile always made me feel very comfortable even when I have doubt about the results
May 18, 2024
4
I have been impressed by the care and attention Dr. Schulenborg gives with each visit.
April 25, 2024
3
Scheduling of follow up steps has been incredibly difficult and enormously time consuming with no real progress yet.
May 9, 2024
3
The wait was over an hour.
January 27, 2024
3
Scheduling of follow up steps has been incredibly difficult and enormously time consuming with no real progress yet.
May 9, 2024
3
The wait was over an hour.
January 27, 2024
4
Too much time waiting
June 9, 2024
4
Office charged me $125 for the visit even though the contracted rate is $25. Billing needs to contact me
May 23, 2024
4
Great experience The nurses were so kind and having to smile always made me feel very comfortable even when I have doubt about the results
May 18, 2024
4
I have been impressed by the care and attention Dr. Schulenborg gives with each visit.
April 25, 2024
5
Three boys and this was our first broken bone. Everyone was so sympathetic, understanding, and most importantly made my son feel comfortable.
August 24, 2024
5
I just want to say we've seen the same doctor for several years and we wouldn't go anywhere else. We trust him immensely.
August 15, 2024
5
We had a great experience. Very quick, they addressed my concerns quickly, made sure I understood what was happening, and then sent us on our way. The office staff was super helpful and very very sweet also.
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone was amazing! My Daughter fell at camp and injured her elbow, we spent 8 hours in CHOAs ED, and left with "we didn't see anything on X-ray, but we can't be certain". My daughter has been to WellStar peds ortho a few time so I knew I had to take her for a second opinion, her normal Dr was not available so we saw Dr.Schulenborg and I was not disappointed! He looked at her X-rays from CHOA and was able to tell me there was no fracture. Thank you to everyone who we encountered today. Yall Rock!
July 26, 2024
5
I felt comfortable that the staff and doctor cared about my son's condition. I appreciated the attention to the examination of his finger and the recommendation of the immediate MRI.
July 21, 2024
5
Great experience, Misti was very friendly, and helped so much. Dr. Schulenborg was very respectful.
June 23, 2024
5
Doctor, nurses, and staff were all very nice at every point
May 31, 2024
5
Very nice people work there.
May 17, 2024
5
I appreciate the thorough exam.
May 6, 2024
5
Really excellent care, with a smile! Every one was excellent.
May 13, 2024
5
My daughter Doctor's bedside manner was amazing. He was patient and attentive. Highly recommend him and this practice.
May 1, 2024
5
Great experience. Dr was very knowledgeable and good with my son!
April 28, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg and his stuff very professional and helpful.Great staff and very helpful. Went out of their way to accommodate us even though we were a few minutes late. Not many offices would have even considered.
April 25, 2024
5
So kind, informative, accommodating. Every person at every step along the way today. From Schulenborg's office to lab work to MRI. Thank you!! And holli was great too. The only thing I could say is please get those movie goggles fixed!!
April 25, 2024
5
Excellent
April 21, 2024
5
This was our first visit ever to this practice. My son sprained his finger playing basketball. The doctor & every single staff member at the Kennesaw location were absolutely WONDERFUL!!
April 20, 2024
5
The doctor and staff were friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend!
April 19, 2024
5
Always a great experience!
April 11, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg and stuff were very nice. Thank you for taking such a good care of my son!
April 7, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg is amazing!!!
March 28, 2024
5
Staff was amazing from check in to check out.
March 10, 2024
5
The office staff, nurse and doctor were all wonderful! Thank you!
February 8, 2024
5
The appointment ran on time! We have been to this clinic several times over the years and this is the 1st time we were out in a timely manner. Thank you for making changes, I won't dread my appointment the next time.
February 1, 2024
5
Clean and relaxing atmosphere.
December 11, 2023
5
Three boys and this was our first broken bone. Everyone was so sympathetic, understanding, and most importantly made my son feel comfortable.
August 24, 2024
5
I just want to say we've seen the same doctor for several years and we wouldn't go anywhere else. We trust him immensely.
August 15, 2024
5
We had a great experience. Very quick, they addressed my concerns quickly, made sure I understood what was happening, and then sent us on our way. The office staff was super helpful and very very sweet also.
July 27, 2024
5
Everyone was amazing! My Daughter fell at camp and injured her elbow, we spent 8 hours in CHOAs ED, and left with "we didn't see anything on X-ray, but we can't be certain". My daughter has been to WellStar peds ortho a few time so I knew I had to take her for a second opinion, her normal Dr was not available so we saw Dr.Schulenborg and I was not disappointed! He looked at her X-rays from CHOA and was able to tell me there was no fracture. Thank you to everyone who we encountered today. Yall Rock!
July 26, 2024
5
I felt comfortable that the staff and doctor cared about my son's condition. I appreciated the attention to the examination of his finger and the recommendation of the immediate MRI.
July 21, 2024
5
Great experience, Misti was very friendly, and helped so much. Dr. Schulenborg was very respectful.
June 23, 2024
4
Too much time waiting
June 9, 2024
5
Doctor, nurses, and staff were all very nice at every point
May 31, 2024
4
Office charged me $125 for the visit even though the contracted rate is $25. Billing needs to contact me
May 23, 2024
4
Great experience The nurses were so kind and having to smile always made me feel very comfortable even when I have doubt about the results
May 18, 2024
5
Very nice people work there.
May 17, 2024
5
Really excellent care, with a smile! Every one was excellent.
May 13, 2024
3
Scheduling of follow up steps has been incredibly difficult and enormously time consuming with no real progress yet.
May 9, 2024
5
I appreciate the thorough exam.
May 6, 2024
5
My daughter Doctor's bedside manner was amazing. He was patient and attentive. Highly recommend him and this practice.
May 1, 2024
5
Great experience. Dr was very knowledgeable and good with my son!
April 28, 2024
5
So kind, informative, accommodating. Every person at every step along the way today. From Schulenborg's office to lab work to MRI. Thank you!! And holli was great too. The only thing I could say is please get those movie goggles fixed!!
April 25, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg and his stuff very professional and helpful.Great staff and very helpful. Went out of their way to accommodate us even though we were a few minutes late. Not many offices would have even considered.
April 25, 2024
4
I have been impressed by the care and attention Dr. Schulenborg gives with each visit.
April 25, 2024
5
Excellent
April 21, 2024
5
This was our first visit ever to this practice. My son sprained his finger playing basketball. The doctor & every single staff member at the Kennesaw location were absolutely WONDERFUL!!
April 20, 2024
5
The doctor and staff were friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend!
April 19, 2024
5
Always a great experience!
April 11, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg and stuff were very nice. Thank you for taking such a good care of my son!
April 7, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg is amazing!!!
March 28, 2024
5
Staff was amazing from check in to check out.
March 10, 2024
5
The office staff, nurse and doctor were all wonderful! Thank you!
February 8, 2024
5
The appointment ran on time! We have been to this clinic several times over the years and this is the 1st time we were out in a timely manner. Thank you for making changes, I won't dread my appointment the next time.
February 1, 2024
3
The wait was over an hour.
January 27, 2024
5
Clean and relaxing atmosphere.
December 11, 2023
5
Clean and relaxing atmosphere.
December 11, 2023
3
The wait was over an hour.
January 27, 2024
5
The appointment ran on time! We have been to this clinic several times over the years and this is the 1st time we were out in a timely manner. Thank you for making changes, I won't dread my appointment the next time.
February 1, 2024
5
The office staff, nurse and doctor were all wonderful! Thank you!
February 8, 2024
5
Staff was amazing from check in to check out.
March 10, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg is amazing!!!
March 28, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg and stuff were very nice. Thank you for taking such a good care of my son!
April 7, 2024
5
Always a great experience!
April 11, 2024
5
The doctor and staff were friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Will definitely recommend!
April 19, 2024
5
This was our first visit ever to this practice. My son sprained his finger playing basketball. The doctor & every single staff member at the Kennesaw location were absolutely WONDERFUL!!
April 20, 2024
5
Excellent
April 21, 2024
4
I have been impressed by the care and attention Dr. Schulenborg gives with each visit.
April 25, 2024
5
Dr. Schulenborg and his stuff very professional and helpful.Great staff and very helpful. Went out of their way to accommodate us even though we were a few minutes late. Not many offices would have even considered.
April 25, 2024
5
So kind, informative, accommodating. Every person at every step along the way today. From Schulenborg's office to lab work to MRI. Thank you!! And holli was great too. The only thing I could say is please get those movie goggles fixed!!
April 25, 2024
5
Great experience. Dr was very knowledgeable and good with my son!
April 28, 2024
5
My daughter Doctor's bedside manner was amazing. He was patient and attentive. Highly recommend him and this practice.
May 1, 2024
5
I appreciate the thorough exam.
May 6, 2024
3
Scheduling of follow up steps has been incredibly difficult and enormously time consuming with no real progress yet.
May 9, 2024
5
Really excellent care, with a smile! Every one was excellent.
May 13, 2024
5
Very nice people work there.
May 17, 2024
4
Great experience The nurses were so kind and having to smile always made me feel very comfortable even when I have doubt about the results
May 18, 2024
4
Office charged me $125 for the visit even though the contracted rate is $25. Billing needs to contact me
May 23, 2024
5
Doctor, nurses, and staff were all very nice at every point
May 31, 2024
4
Too much time waiting
June 9, 2024
5
Great experience, Misti was very friendly, and helped so much. Dr. Schulenborg was very respectful.
June 23, 2024
5
I felt comfortable that the staff and doctor cared about my son's condition. I appreciated the attention to the examination of his finger and the recommendation of the immediate MRI.
July 21, 2024
5
Everyone was amazing! My Daughter fell at camp and injured her elbow, we spent 8 hours in CHOAs ED, and left with "we didn't see anything on X-ray, but we can't be certain". My daughter has been to WellStar peds ortho a few time so I knew I had to take her for a second opinion, her normal Dr was not available so we saw Dr.Schulenborg and I was not disappointed! He looked at her X-rays from CHOA and was able to tell me there was no fracture. Thank you to everyone who we encountered today. Yall Rock!
July 26, 2024
5
We had a great experience. Very quick, they addressed my concerns quickly, made sure I understood what was happening, and then sent us on our way. The office staff was super helpful and very very sweet also.
July 27, 2024
5
I just want to say we've seen the same doctor for several years and we wouldn't go anywhere else. We trust him immensely.
August 15, 2024
5
Three boys and this was our first broken bone. Everyone was so sympathetic, understanding, and most importantly made my son feel comfortable.
August 24, 2024
Publications and Articles
Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics Helps Gymnasts Get Back in Action with Gymnast’s Wrist Care
Gymnast’s wrist is a common overuse injury often seen in young gymnasts due to the repetitive high impact stresses put on the wrist during tumbling and vaulting. This injury is caused by irritation and inflammation to the growth plate at the end of the radius (the forearm bone on the thumb side of the wrist). Growth plates are often the site of injury in children and adolescents as they are made of cartilage, which is softer and weaker than the mature bone or ligaments around them.
Studies have shown that up to 88% of young gymnasts complain of wrist pain, with nearly half complaining of pain that lasts more than six months. If identified early, gymnast’s wrist responds wonderfully to nonoperative treatment. If there is a significant delay to treatment, it often requires lengthy immobilization and physical therapy.
How does gymnast’s wrist occur?
Unlike other sports, gymnasts bear weight on their upper extremities and can transmit up to 16 times their body weight through their wrists during tumbling and vaulting. This repetitive high impact microtrauma leads to inflammation of the radial growth plate. This inflammation eventually causes damage to the growth plate that can be seen on X-rays as irregular bone edges, scarring or widening at the radial growth plate.
If not treated appropriately, gymnast’s wrist can lead to premature closure of the radial growth plate, causing the radius to be shorter than the ulna. This resulting asymmetry in length of the two forearm bones results in uneven stress distribution at the wrist with impact activities, which leads to chronic pain, stiffness and difficulty competing in gymnastics.
What are the symptoms of gymnast’s wrist?
Patients experiencing gymnast’s wrist will feel pain, often described as aching, at the top of the wrist when they do an impact activity like tumbling. The pain usually starts gradually over a few weeks or months, typically when the patient has increased their physical activity or is trying a new activity.
“The patient may initially only feel the pain when they’re doing gymnastics, but it often progresses to bother them in daily life,” said Wellstar Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Steven Schulenborg. “They may have swelling and a decreased range of motion in their wrist.”
How is gymnast’s wrist treated?
To remove stress from the growth plate and give it time to heal, providers will put the patient’s wrist in a brace or cast and recommend they avoid impact activities. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, treatment can take between six weeks and four or five months.