Peter John Symbas, MD Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery in Atlanta, GA

New patient visits
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Piedmont West
1800 Howell Mill Road Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone
404-352-1015Fax
404-477-1176
Peter J. Symbas, M.D., is double board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Symbas is Fellowship trained in sports medicine and shoulder disorders at The Hughston Clinic. His specialty is orthopaedic surgery with a special interest in sports medicine, shoulder disorders, arthritic reconstruction and fracture care. Areas of Interest Sports Medicine Shoulder Disorders Total Joint Reconstruction Fracture Care Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialty certificate: Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialty certificate: Sports Medicine American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow Education Fellowship: The Hughston Clinic, Columbus, GA, Sports Medicine Fellowship 2002 Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta GA, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 2001 Internship: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta GA, Surgery Internship 1997 Medical Degree: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta GA 1996, Doctor of Medicine Post-Baccalaureate: Emory University, Atlanta GA, 1991 Undergraduate Degree: Emory University, Atlanta, GA 1990, Bachelor of Psychology Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Medical Society American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Georgia Orthopaedic Society Hughston Society Medical Association of Georgia Robert P. Kelley Research Society Appointments Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics for Piedmont Atlanta Hospital (2016-2018) Mercer University, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor Community Involvement Dr. Symbas is an Atlanta native who graduated from The Westminster Schools. During his time at Emory University, he was captain of the nationally ranked collegiate soccer team and went on to play semi-professional soccer. His special interest and expertise in sports medicine has kept him involved with many local and professional organizations. He is the team physician for Atlanta's professional soccer team, The Atlanta Silverbacks, as well as Pace Academy. Dr. Symbas has served as assistant team physician for the Emory University Men's soccer team, assistant medical director for the LPGA Chick-fil-A Charity Golf Championship, and sideline physician for both the Peach Bowl and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. He is the Chief of Orthopaedics for the Piedmont Clinic. In 2016, Dr. Symbas will begin a two-year appointment as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics for Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. 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 Mountainside Hospital Piedmont West Surgery Center
Provider Information
Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Hip and Knee Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Shoulder Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Adults
Geriatrics
Education
Emory University School of Medicine
Medical Education, 1996
Emory University School of Medicine
Internship, Surgery, 1997
Emory University School of Medicine
Residency, Orthopedics, 2001
The Hughston Clinic, PC
Fellowship, Sports Medicine, 2002
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - TO BE REMOVED
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 out of 5
2,663 ratings,
791 reviews
8/7/2026
Dr. Symbas is very kind, patient and knowledgeable! I appreciate him being my doctor!
8/6/2026
Dr. Symbas is the best! I have been coming to see him for years. He always make me feel comfortable. He's honest, friendly and professional. Don't ever leave! Thank you for what you are so talented in doing giving me relief for my knees.
8/5/2026
The provider was great. He referred us to his colleague who may be able to help us with any future surgery needed for my son,Äòs particular issue. The problem is with the front desk when you check in stating that we have to pay for outstanding balances before being seen and then a change in behavior. once we say we,Äôre only paying our current copayment and being treated like we,Äôre doing something wrong because we have a past balance. We pay a lot of money with insurance so one old x-ray can be taken care of at a later day. It doesn,Äôt need to be pushed on us when we,Äôre trying to be seen for a current issue.
7/31/2026
All good
7/29/2026
Very helpful and informative. He explained things in detail with pictures.
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Alliant Health Plans SoloCare (including Core & Select)
Alliant SimpleCare/4Corners
Ambetter (including Core & Select)
Anthem
Anthem MediBlue
Anthem Pathway
BCBS
Beech Street
CareSource
CareSource Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP only)
Cigna
Cigna Connect (IFP/Simple Choice)
Clear Spring Health
Clover Health
Georgia Health Advantage
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser
Kaiser Medicare Advantage
LifeWell (HealthScope)
Medicare
NovaNet
PHCS/MultiPlan
Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)
Sonder
Tricare Prime (referral required)
Tricare Select
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Marketplace Exchange
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
VA Community Care Network - Optum
Wellcare
Map & Directions
1800 Howell Mill Road Suite 200Atlanta, GA 30318
Monday - Thursday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday
Closed
Phone
404-352-1015Fax
404-477-1176