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

4.9 out of 5 –
New patient visits
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta The Battery
455 Legends Place SE 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
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
Duke University School of Medicine
Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, 2013
Hospital for Special Surgery
Fellowship, Sports Medicine, 2014
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Medical Education, 2008
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Verified Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
1,539 ratings,
434 reviews
3/26/2025
He was wonderful. Kind, knowledgeable, gave options for treatment and next steps.
3/25/2025
Always a great experince
3/25/2025
Easy check in and I was able to ask any questions and they responded quickly and did everything super quick.
3/19/2025
He took the time to explain my condition thoroughly. He answered all my questions and concerns.
3/18/2025
Very attentive & knowledgeable!
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
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta The Battery
455 Legends Place SE Suite 890Atlanta, GA 30339