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Timothy Oswald, MD is a board-certified pediatric orthopedic surgeon. He combines his love of medicine, his passion for children’s health and development, and his intellectual drive to improve patient outcomes through pioneering research in his practice. Dr Oswald has over 20 years’ experience in Atlanta and has performed over 15000 pediatric orthopedic procedures and over 3000 pediatric spine surgeries. He is nationally and internationally active in research, education and innovation.
Specialties
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Education & Training
University of Florida College of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
Languages spoken
English
German
Spanish
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.7
4.7
Based on 356 patient ratings
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
4.83
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
4.82
Listened to me carefully
4.80
Shared the right amount of information
4.69
Earned my trust
4.61
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Patient Reviews
5
Fast and simple appointment
August 24, 2024
4
I had a wonderful experience .
August 21, 2024
5
Staff and physician alike are always professional, friendly and welcoming every time.
August 19, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald is all we could ever think to ask for regarding such a big surgery for our child. We all left there with our hearts a little lighter, and we are very hopeful for a smooth surgery and recovery for our baby girl. I am super happy that I decided to get a second opinion on my child's scoliosis. After meeting with Dr. Oswald, we would never think about going elsewhere for her care regarding her spine.
August 18, 2024
5
We really liked Dr Oswald and all of the staff.
August 17, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is one of the best Dr he always takes the time to make sure to explain everything. He is helping my daughter to get better.
August 8, 2024
5
I was anxious about my son's injury but they graciously worked us in and took care of him. After examine the x-rays they got him all fixed up in a cast and reassured me this was a common break for kids and it would heal nicely. The whole staff was great today. Kind and very helpful.
August 7, 2024
5
Easy intake process, lots f available appointments
August 2, 2024
5
Fantastic office and Dr. Did not wait long. Very professional and knowledgeable
July 26, 2024
5
Doctor was patient, kind, informative, and put my daughter at ease. He also explained things to her and broke things down so that she would understand.
July 21, 2024
3
I would like a sooner appointment than what he offered us for her prescription
June 2, 2024
5
Good virtual visit with Dr Oswald. The availability of the appointment was convenient for me and I got what I needed. Dr Oswald immediately put the order in MyChart. However, there is a glitch on the patient's side viewing the document under referrals. The document opens but only shows the provider's name but no other info/specifics. A rep from the office sent me an encrypted email so I could access the new AFO order.
May 26, 2024
5
Amazing experience!
May 22, 2024
5
Thanking Dr.T Oswald and his team for taking great care of my daughter.Thanks to all you
May 20, 2024
5
My son & I definitely love the entire staff
May 19, 2024
5
All the staff and the doctor are friendly and professional.
May 19, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is a phenomenal Dr !!
May 16, 2024
5
We love Dr Oswald
May 9, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is always wry attentive to his patients. His staff were very professional and friendly
April 17, 2024
5
The last that did the scheduling was very helpful and nice.
April 17, 2024
5
Thank you for all you do every day!
April 17, 2024
5
Excellent service. The doctor is very professional, kind, attentive and friendly to children.
April 5, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald was amazing- we are so extremely lucky to have him on our panel as an expert provider at Wellstar. He was wonderful working with my teenage son speaking to him with regards to exercises to strengthen his back. Would highly recommend him.
April 3, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is the best of the best!!
April 3, 2024
5
The Dr. Takes time to talk to you and listen to you and answer questions. I appreciate the helpfulness.
March 31, 2024
5
There were no gloves in your patient room and staff needs to clean hands.
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald is the best! Alway receive the best care from this doctor!
March 31, 2024
5
The doctor was excellent. He is the bomb. He is the best. Thank you so much.
March 29, 2024
5
It's always a great experience when we come there. Everyone is friendly, attentive and takes time with you.
March 28, 2024
5
Great experience! Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
March 15, 2024
5
Fast and simple appointment
August 24, 2024
5
Staff and physician alike are always professional, friendly and welcoming every time.
August 19, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald is all we could ever think to ask for regarding such a big surgery for our child. We all left there with our hearts a little lighter, and we are very hopeful for a smooth surgery and recovery for our baby girl. I am super happy that I decided to get a second opinion on my child's scoliosis. After meeting with Dr. Oswald, we would never think about going elsewhere for her care regarding her spine.
August 18, 2024
5
We really liked Dr Oswald and all of the staff.
August 17, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is one of the best Dr he always takes the time to make sure to explain everything. He is helping my daughter to get better.
August 8, 2024
5
I was anxious about my son's injury but they graciously worked us in and took care of him. After examine the x-rays they got him all fixed up in a cast and reassured me this was a common break for kids and it would heal nicely. The whole staff was great today. Kind and very helpful.
August 7, 2024
5
Easy intake process, lots f available appointments
August 2, 2024
5
Fantastic office and Dr. Did not wait long. Very professional and knowledgeable
July 26, 2024
5
Doctor was patient, kind, informative, and put my daughter at ease. He also explained things to her and broke things down so that she would understand.
July 21, 2024
5
Good virtual visit with Dr Oswald. The availability of the appointment was convenient for me and I got what I needed. Dr Oswald immediately put the order in MyChart. However, there is a glitch on the patient's side viewing the document under referrals. The document opens but only shows the provider's name but no other info/specifics. A rep from the office sent me an encrypted email so I could access the new AFO order.
May 26, 2024
5
Amazing experience!
May 22, 2024
5
Thanking Dr.T Oswald and his team for taking great care of my daughter.Thanks to all you
May 20, 2024
5
My son & I definitely love the entire staff
May 19, 2024
5
All the staff and the doctor are friendly and professional.
May 19, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is a phenomenal Dr !!
May 16, 2024
5
We love Dr Oswald
May 9, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is always wry attentive to his patients. His staff were very professional and friendly
April 17, 2024
5
The last that did the scheduling was very helpful and nice.
April 17, 2024
5
Thank you for all you do every day!
April 17, 2024
5
Excellent service. The doctor is very professional, kind, attentive and friendly to children.
April 5, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald was amazing- we are so extremely lucky to have him on our panel as an expert provider at Wellstar. He was wonderful working with my teenage son speaking to him with regards to exercises to strengthen his back. Would highly recommend him.
April 3, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is the best of the best!!
April 3, 2024
5
The Dr. Takes time to talk to you and listen to you and answer questions. I appreciate the helpfulness.
March 31, 2024
5
There were no gloves in your patient room and staff needs to clean hands.
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald is the best! Alway receive the best care from this doctor!
March 31, 2024
5
The doctor was excellent. He is the bomb. He is the best. Thank you so much.
March 29, 2024
5
It's always a great experience when we come there. Everyone is friendly, attentive and takes time with you.
March 28, 2024
5
Great experience! Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
March 15, 2024
4
I had a wonderful experience .
August 21, 2024
3
I would like a sooner appointment than what he offered us for her prescription
June 2, 2024
3
I would like a sooner appointment than what he offered us for her prescription
June 2, 2024
4
I had a wonderful experience .
August 21, 2024
5
Fast and simple appointment
August 24, 2024
5
Staff and physician alike are always professional, friendly and welcoming every time.
August 19, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald is all we could ever think to ask for regarding such a big surgery for our child. We all left there with our hearts a little lighter, and we are very hopeful for a smooth surgery and recovery for our baby girl. I am super happy that I decided to get a second opinion on my child's scoliosis. After meeting with Dr. Oswald, we would never think about going elsewhere for her care regarding her spine.
August 18, 2024
5
We really liked Dr Oswald and all of the staff.
August 17, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is one of the best Dr he always takes the time to make sure to explain everything. He is helping my daughter to get better.
August 8, 2024
5
I was anxious about my son's injury but they graciously worked us in and took care of him. After examine the x-rays they got him all fixed up in a cast and reassured me this was a common break for kids and it would heal nicely. The whole staff was great today. Kind and very helpful.
August 7, 2024
5
Easy intake process, lots f available appointments
August 2, 2024
5
Fantastic office and Dr. Did not wait long. Very professional and knowledgeable
July 26, 2024
5
Doctor was patient, kind, informative, and put my daughter at ease. He also explained things to her and broke things down so that she would understand.
July 21, 2024
5
Good virtual visit with Dr Oswald. The availability of the appointment was convenient for me and I got what I needed. Dr Oswald immediately put the order in MyChart. However, there is a glitch on the patient's side viewing the document under referrals. The document opens but only shows the provider's name but no other info/specifics. A rep from the office sent me an encrypted email so I could access the new AFO order.
May 26, 2024
5
Amazing experience!
May 22, 2024
5
Thanking Dr.T Oswald and his team for taking great care of my daughter.Thanks to all you
May 20, 2024
5
My son & I definitely love the entire staff
May 19, 2024
5
All the staff and the doctor are friendly and professional.
May 19, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is a phenomenal Dr !!
May 16, 2024
5
We love Dr Oswald
May 9, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is always wry attentive to his patients. His staff were very professional and friendly
April 17, 2024
5
The last that did the scheduling was very helpful and nice.
April 17, 2024
5
Thank you for all you do every day!
April 17, 2024
5
Excellent service. The doctor is very professional, kind, attentive and friendly to children.
April 5, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald was amazing- we are so extremely lucky to have him on our panel as an expert provider at Wellstar. He was wonderful working with my teenage son speaking to him with regards to exercises to strengthen his back. Would highly recommend him.
April 3, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is the best of the best!!
April 3, 2024
5
The Dr. Takes time to talk to you and listen to you and answer questions. I appreciate the helpfulness.
March 31, 2024
5
There were no gloves in your patient room and staff needs to clean hands.
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald is the best! Alway receive the best care from this doctor!
March 31, 2024
5
The doctor was excellent. He is the bomb. He is the best. Thank you so much.
March 29, 2024
5
It's always a great experience when we come there. Everyone is friendly, attentive and takes time with you.
March 28, 2024
5
Great experience! Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
March 15, 2024
5
Fast and simple appointment
August 24, 2024
4
I had a wonderful experience .
August 21, 2024
5
Staff and physician alike are always professional, friendly and welcoming every time.
August 19, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald is all we could ever think to ask for regarding such a big surgery for our child. We all left there with our hearts a little lighter, and we are very hopeful for a smooth surgery and recovery for our baby girl. I am super happy that I decided to get a second opinion on my child's scoliosis. After meeting with Dr. Oswald, we would never think about going elsewhere for her care regarding her spine.
August 18, 2024
5
We really liked Dr Oswald and all of the staff.
August 17, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is one of the best Dr he always takes the time to make sure to explain everything. He is helping my daughter to get better.
August 8, 2024
5
I was anxious about my son's injury but they graciously worked us in and took care of him. After examine the x-rays they got him all fixed up in a cast and reassured me this was a common break for kids and it would heal nicely. The whole staff was great today. Kind and very helpful.
August 7, 2024
5
Easy intake process, lots f available appointments
August 2, 2024
5
Fantastic office and Dr. Did not wait long. Very professional and knowledgeable
July 26, 2024
5
Doctor was patient, kind, informative, and put my daughter at ease. He also explained things to her and broke things down so that she would understand.
July 21, 2024
3
I would like a sooner appointment than what he offered us for her prescription
June 2, 2024
5
Good virtual visit with Dr Oswald. The availability of the appointment was convenient for me and I got what I needed. Dr Oswald immediately put the order in MyChart. However, there is a glitch on the patient's side viewing the document under referrals. The document opens but only shows the provider's name but no other info/specifics. A rep from the office sent me an encrypted email so I could access the new AFO order.
May 26, 2024
5
Amazing experience!
May 22, 2024
5
Thanking Dr.T Oswald and his team for taking great care of my daughter.Thanks to all you
May 20, 2024
5
My son & I definitely love the entire staff
May 19, 2024
5
All the staff and the doctor are friendly and professional.
May 19, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is a phenomenal Dr !!
May 16, 2024
5
We love Dr Oswald
May 9, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is always wry attentive to his patients. His staff were very professional and friendly
April 17, 2024
5
The last that did the scheduling was very helpful and nice.
April 17, 2024
5
Thank you for all you do every day!
April 17, 2024
5
Excellent service. The doctor is very professional, kind, attentive and friendly to children.
April 5, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald was amazing- we are so extremely lucky to have him on our panel as an expert provider at Wellstar. He was wonderful working with my teenage son speaking to him with regards to exercises to strengthen his back. Would highly recommend him.
April 3, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is the best of the best!!
April 3, 2024
5
The Dr. Takes time to talk to you and listen to you and answer questions. I appreciate the helpfulness.
March 31, 2024
5
There were no gloves in your patient room and staff needs to clean hands.
March 31, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald is the best! Alway receive the best care from this doctor!
March 31, 2024
5
The doctor was excellent. He is the bomb. He is the best. Thank you so much.
March 29, 2024
5
It's always a great experience when we come there. Everyone is friendly, attentive and takes time with you.
March 28, 2024
5
Great experience! Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
March 15, 2024
5
Great experience! Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
March 15, 2024
5
It's always a great experience when we come there. Everyone is friendly, attentive and takes time with you.
March 28, 2024
5
The doctor was excellent. He is the bomb. He is the best. Thank you so much.
March 29, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald is the best! Alway receive the best care from this doctor!
March 31, 2024
5
There were no gloves in your patient room and staff needs to clean hands.
March 31, 2024
5
The Dr. Takes time to talk to you and listen to you and answer questions. I appreciate the helpfulness.
March 31, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is the best of the best!!
April 3, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald was amazing- we are so extremely lucky to have him on our panel as an expert provider at Wellstar. He was wonderful working with my teenage son speaking to him with regards to exercises to strengthen his back. Would highly recommend him.
April 3, 2024
5
Excellent service. The doctor is very professional, kind, attentive and friendly to children.
April 5, 2024
5
Thank you for all you do every day!
April 17, 2024
5
The last that did the scheduling was very helpful and nice.
April 17, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is always wry attentive to his patients. His staff were very professional and friendly
April 17, 2024
5
We love Dr Oswald
May 9, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is a phenomenal Dr !!
May 16, 2024
5
All the staff and the doctor are friendly and professional.
May 19, 2024
5
My son & I definitely love the entire staff
May 19, 2024
5
Thanking Dr.T Oswald and his team for taking great care of my daughter.Thanks to all you
May 20, 2024
5
Amazing experience!
May 22, 2024
5
Good virtual visit with Dr Oswald. The availability of the appointment was convenient for me and I got what I needed. Dr Oswald immediately put the order in MyChart. However, there is a glitch on the patient's side viewing the document under referrals. The document opens but only shows the provider's name but no other info/specifics. A rep from the office sent me an encrypted email so I could access the new AFO order.
May 26, 2024
3
I would like a sooner appointment than what he offered us for her prescription
June 2, 2024
5
Doctor was patient, kind, informative, and put my daughter at ease. He also explained things to her and broke things down so that she would understand.
July 21, 2024
5
Fantastic office and Dr. Did not wait long. Very professional and knowledgeable
July 26, 2024
5
Easy intake process, lots f available appointments
August 2, 2024
5
I was anxious about my son's injury but they graciously worked us in and took care of him. After examine the x-rays they got him all fixed up in a cast and reassured me this was a common break for kids and it would heal nicely. The whole staff was great today. Kind and very helpful.
August 7, 2024
5
Dr Oswald is one of the best Dr he always takes the time to make sure to explain everything. He is helping my daughter to get better.
August 8, 2024
5
We really liked Dr Oswald and all of the staff.
August 17, 2024
5
Dr. Oswald is all we could ever think to ask for regarding such a big surgery for our child. We all left there with our hearts a little lighter, and we are very hopeful for a smooth surgery and recovery for our baby girl. I am super happy that I decided to get a second opinion on my child's scoliosis. After meeting with Dr. Oswald, we would never think about going elsewhere for her care regarding her spine.
August 18, 2024
5
Staff and physician alike are always professional, friendly and welcoming every time.
August 19, 2024
4
I had a wonderful experience .
August 21, 2024
5
Fast and simple appointment
August 24, 2024
Publications and Articles
Comfortably Treating Scoliosis with 3D-Printed Braces
Did you know that Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics offers innovative bracing options if your child has scoliosis? One of those options is 3D-printed braces, which are tailored to the patient’s body shape, size and spine curvature.
To make the custom braces, a 3D scan is made in the provider’s office, then the brace is 3D printed. The advantage of 3D printing is that due to the architectural design multiple reliefs in the brace can be made, which allows for more comfort, durability and correction.
“We have had excellent outcomes with patient compliance in curve correction using 3D bracing and are monitoring long-term results,” Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Timothy Oswald said. “We have made so much progress as a whole as to how we treat scoliosis.”
Bracing for scoliosis has been around for hundreds of years, starting with an iron brace introduced by Andre Pare in the 1700s. In the 1950s, bracing became more popular for treatment of scoliosis with the introduction of the Milwaukee brace, which includes a neck ring with rests for the chin and the back of the head. Unfortunately, the results were poor, with continued progression of the curve and significant effect on the psychosocial development of the teenager. Currently, the only retrospective evidence-based braces available are the Boston brace and nighttime bending brace. These are rigid braces that are mapped according to X-ray parameters for scoliosis correction.
Using a 3D-printed brace is more comfortable for patients because they are lighter than traditional ones and offer more personalized care, with the brace customized for each patient. Since the braces feel less cumbersome, patients are more likely to wear them regularly—leading to better results in treating the spine curvature.
The 3D-mapping technology provided by Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics can also be applied to bracing of the arms and legs. The goal is to offer more nonsurgical options and support the psychosocial development of every teenager.
To learn more or make an appointment with Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics, visit wellstar.org/pedsortho.