Donald Edward Fowler, III, MD Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Elbow Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Sports Medicine, Knee Orthopedic Surgery in Atlanta, GA

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Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta The Battery
455 Legends Place Southeast, Suite 890 Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone
404-418-9090Fax
770-726-0942
Donald E. Fowler III, M.D. is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who completed his fellowship at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York. His specialties include Knee, Shoulder, Elbow and Ankle Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement Surgery, General Orthopaedics and Fracture Care. Dr. Fowler believes that every patient is an athlete at some level, and he has extensive experience with athletes at the professional, college, high school, and recreational levels. He remains active in research particularly in the fields of ACL reconstruction and meniscal transplantation. Areas of Expertise Sports Medicine Shoulder Arthroscopy Total Joint Replacement Surgery Fracture Care Education Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, 2014, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship Residency: Duke University, Durham, NC, 2013, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Medical Degree: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 2008, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Duke University, Durham, NC, 2003, Bachelor of Science, Biology and Anatomy Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Association of North America Piedmont Society Frank Bassett Society Community Involvement Dr. Fowler currently serves as a Medical Consultant and Atlanta Affiliate physician for the New York Mets Professional Baseball Team. During his sports fellowship, he was Team Physician for the New York Mets, and assisted in care for the New York Giants, New York Knicks, and Brooklyn Nets. While in residency, Dr. Fowler served as Team Physician for both the Duke University Blue Devils Basketball and Football teams. He has covered High School football games for the last six years and currently is the team physician for Paulding County and Hiram High Schools. Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered. Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Cartersville Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Provider Information
Specialties
Shoulder and Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Hand Surgery
Sports Medicine
Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Infants (ages 0-18 months)
Toddlers (ages 18 months - 3)
Children (ages 4 - 11)
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Medical Education, 2008
Duke University School of Medicine
Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, 2013
Hospital for Special Surgery
Fellowship, Sports Medicine, 2014
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
1,862 ratings,
515 reviews
8/8/2026
Caring, thorough, clearly has expertise and experience.
7/30/2026
Felt comfortable.
7/27/2026
I liked everything
7/24/2026
Went well
5/22/2026
Excellent
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna
Aetna (Medicare Advantage)
Aetna HMO/POS
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Aetna PPO
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Ryan White Part A)
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
Anthem Pathway
BCBS
Beech Street
Beech Street PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO/POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
CareSource Medicaid
Champ VA
Cigna
Cigna Connect (IFP/Simple Choice)
Cigna HealthSpring (Medicare Advantage)
CIGNA HMO/POS
CIGNA PPO
Clear Spring Health
Clover Health
Coventry (Medicare Advantage)
Coventry First Health PPO
Coventry HMO/POS
Coventry PPO-Direct
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana (Medicare Advantage)
Humana HMO
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana POS/Open Access
Humana PPO
Kaiser
Kaiser (Medicare Advantage)
Kaiser HMO
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
LifeWell PPO
Medicare
Multiplan
NovaNet
NovaNet PPO
Peach State
PHCS/MultiPlan
PHCS/Multiplan PPO
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
PruittHealth Premier (Medicare Advantage)
Sonder
TRICARE
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare HMO/POS
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare PPO
VA Community Care Network - Optum
Wellcare
Map & Directions
455 Legends Place Southeast, Suite 890 Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone
404-418-9090Fax
770-726-0942