Samuel H. Payne III, MD

Samuel H. Payne III, MD is a fellowship-trained Hand Surgeon and Plastic Surgeon at Georgia Hand, Shoulder, Elbow in Atlanta and Marietta, GA. He welcomes patients with upper extremity conditions as well as those in need of plastic surgical reconstruction throughout the body. Dr. Payne specializes in both nonoperative and operative treatments of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He treats the full spectrum of upper extremity ailments including ligament and tendon injury, fractures, vascular conditions, and many more.

Dr. Payne has a particular interest in the treatment of nerve problems, ranging from common conditions like carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome to peripheral nerve injuries, brachial plexus pathology, and even notoriously challenging conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome and neuroma pain. Dr. Payne’s specialized training at the Limb Restoration Clinic in Philadelphia, PA equipped him with the tools necessary to treat these challenging upper-extremity problems.

Dr. Payne is also a consulting plastic and hand surgeon at The Shepherd Center, a world-renowned hospital and rehabilitation center for people with brain and spinal cord injuries. Dr. Payne’s unique training in both plastic and hand surgery allows him to help these patients in numerous ways, from reconstruction of difficult wounds to limb-optimizing surgeries for those with spinal cord injury, stroke, brachial plexus injury, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Payne is passionate about helping these patients with devastating injuries regain their function and independence.

Dr. Payne’s certifications and training include:

• Medical degree: The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency: Emory University, Atlanta, GA
• Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery: Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center

Dr. Payne has achieved professional recognition, including:

• Published multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery
• Presented at prestigious meetings such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (SESPRS)

• Member of the Medical Honor Societies Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) and the Gold Humanism Society

Dr. Payne is also committed to global health outreach, having participated in the Global Health Residency Scholars Program, which included a month-long medical mission to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he provided surgical care and helped train local providers. Beyond his clinical practice, he is a candidate member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the American Association for Hand Surgery. In his free time, Dr. Payne enjoys fly fishing, snow skiing, hiking, and traveling.