Provider
Kelly Homlar, MD
Adult Orthopaedic Oncology
Pediatric Orthopaedic Oncology
Orthopaedics
Joint Replacement
About Kelly Homlar, MD
Dr. Homlar is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in orthopaedic oncology and joint replacement. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia, earned her medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia, completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN and stayed for a fellowship in orthopaedic oncology. She returned to the Medical College of Georgia in 2012 to join the faculty in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Her practice is focused on the treatment of bone and soft tissue sarcomas, metastatic disease and adult joint reconstruction. Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that arises in bones and connective tissues (such as muscle, fat, nerve, blood vessels) that requires multidisciplinary care at a center with experience and expertise in sarcoma treatment. This multidisciplinary team includes orthopaedic oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, musculoskeletal radiologists, pathologists, surgical oncologists, plastic surgeons, vascular surgeons, among others. Surgical treatment of a sarcoma aims to remove the cancer while preserving as much limb function as possible. Surgical treatment of metastatic disease (cancer that has spread to bone) and pathologic fractures (breaks in bone weakened by cancer) aims to decrease pain and improve quality of life. Treatment of bone sarcomas oftentimes involves complex joint replacement, and Dr. Homlar has extensive experience with joint replacement in the setting of cancer, but also with the more common causes for joint degeneration (osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthropathies, osteonecrosis, trauma, and previous infection).
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Clinical Interests
Bone sarcoma, soft tissue sarcoma, benign bone tumors, benign soft tissue masses, tumor-like conditions, metastatic bone disease, pathologic fractures, limb salvage/limb preservation, musculoskeletal infections, osteomyelitis, Hip replacement, knee replacement
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Other Info
Member: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) Connective Tissue Oncology Society (CTOS) American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) Georgia Orthopaedic Society (GOS), President 2021-2022 American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
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Specialties
Adult Orthopaedic Oncology
Pediatric Orthopaedic Oncology
Orthopaedics
Joint Replacement
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Patient Reviews
March 2, 2024
Dr. Homlar is the best of the best! Very engaging and I have complete confidence in her.
March 2, 2024
I was impressed with Dr. Homlar. She seemed extremely confident and professional. I liked her easy-going nature combined with obvious medical knowledge and experience.
February 24, 2024
They were very concerned
February 12, 2024
Very good
January 13, 2024
I always recommend this group of doctors.
December 11, 2023
Excellent
November 4, 2023
Clinic waiting area needs updating. It is old and dingy
October 28, 2023
Dr.Homlar and her staff are top of the line with exceptional treatment from a hip replacement several years ago to my current knee replacement.I would recommend her or any other physicians in her office for any care needed.
October 28, 2023
Discussed less invasive procedures, prescribed anti-inflammatory, requested PT consult instead of rushing me to have surgery. A nice change.
September 23, 2023
We always recommend AU Healthcare
September 19, 2023
Received excellent detailed information and had very "frank" conversation regarding this surgical procedure.
September 5, 2023
I am so grateful to have found Dr. Homler. She is excellent at what she does & I would highly recommend her to anyone I know!
July 22, 2023
Absolutely great surgeon
July 22, 2023
Very professional went well
June 24, 2023
I have recommended her to several people. Great surgeon.
June 3, 2023
Dr Homlar is great...a real people person & speaks in terms you can understand. This is my xxx surgery w/her...the other being many years ago. If I ever had to go through another ortho surgery, I would request her.
May 27, 2023
Dr. Homlar is the best. She practices patient- and family-centered care!
May 27, 2023
Was able to complete more than originally discussed and did not give any less care than the best.
May 13, 2023
Good.
May 8, 2023
Dr. Homlar is an awesome surgeon. I think her schedule needs to be amended so that patients are not tortured with the long waits!
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