Christopher M. Yonz, M.D., orthopedic surgeon at
Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery, graduated with a medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine
in Atlanta and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency and sports
medicine fellowship at University of Kentucky in Lexington. Prior to medical
school, Dr. Yonz graduated Summa cum Laude from the University of Georgia.
During his sports medicine fellowship, he had the unique opportunity to
provide medical care to multiple, high level Division I athletes, who
now play professionally, and an Olympian.
Dr. Yonz sees patients in St. Marys, Ga. He has a deep understanding of
both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, managing injuries in-season,
preventing injuries, and the intricate working relationship between trainers,
coaches and doctors. Practicing patient-centered medicine, he takes the
time to listen and understand his patient’s problems to ensure the
best treatment plan.
When Dr. Yonz isn’t practicing medicine, he enjoys outside activities,
especially golfing, walking, hiking and kayaking. Although Dr. Yonz had
his pick of Health System’s to choose from throughout the country,
he decided to return to his roots and family in Georgia following medical
school and surgical training because family ties are as important to him
as medicine.
Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery, a strategic affiliate of Southeast Georgia Health System, has three convenient
locations. For more information, call 912-466-7340 in Brunswick, 912-466-5570
on St. Simons Island or 912-576-6355 in St. Marys.