Dr. Stafford is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine. As a former baseball player, his passion for sports is longstanding and has continued throughout his medical training. Dr. Stafford graduated from Howard University College of Medicine and went on to complete his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Emory University, where he also served as chief resident. He then completed his Sports Medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute/Andrews Sports Medicine Center in Birmingham, Al. He is currently a faculty member of the Emory Sports Medicine team where he spends his clinical time between The Emory Clinic and Grady Health Systems.

Dr. Stafford has utilized point of care ultrasound (POCUS) for musculoskeletal conditions since residency and has continued this into his current practice. He uses it as an extension of his physical examination to assist with diagnosing difficult medical conditions. He also uses ultrasound to perform advanced minimally invasive procedures such as soft tissues releases, and percutaneous tenotomies.

Dr. Stafford has taught POCUS at the local, regional and national level. He has been the director for POCUS musculoskeletal courses, written book chapters, written board questions and publish peer reviewed articles on the subject.

Dr. Stafford has an unapparelled enthusiasm for teaching and excited at the opportunity to join the Global Ultrasound Institute.