Dr. Donald Fowler III, MD

Orthopedic Sports Medicine • Male • Age 39

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Elbow, Shoulder/Upper Arm, and More

Telehealth services available

OrthoAtlanta

455 Legends Pl SE Atlanta, GA 30339

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(404) 418-9090

Dr. Donald Fowler III, MD is an orthopedic sports medicine surgery specialist in Atlanta, GA. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine, sports medicine, and more.

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(404) 418-9090

Dr. Fowler III accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia: Blue Open Access POS
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; LocalPlus; Open Access Plus
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana: Choice Care PPO; Preferred PPO
MultiPlan: PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Georgia

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Practice Areas

Elbow

Elbow surgeons perform proceduras including arthroscopy, replacement, resurfacing, or tendon repair to treat conditions affecting the elbow, such as arthritis, dislocations, and hyperextension.

Typically treats 70% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 3 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fowler III treats Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow) more than 99% of their peers

Dr. Fowler III treats this condition more than 99% of their peers

Elbow Injuries

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fowler III treats Elbow Injuries more than 67% of their peers

Dr. Fowler III treats this condition more than 67% of their peers

Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fowler III performs Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed more than 46% of their peers

Dr. Fowler III performs this procedure more than 46% of their peers

Shoulder/Upper Arm

Shoulder and upper arm conditions include arthritis, bursitis, rotator cuff injuries, and dislocations, with treatment options such as surgery or physical therapy.

Typically treats 62% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 7 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Adhesive Capsulitis

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fowler III treats Adhesive Capsulitis more than 89% of their peers

Dr. Fowler III treats this condition more than 89% of their peers

Shoulder Disorders

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fowler III treats Shoulder Disorders more than 70% of their peers

Dr. Fowler III treats this condition more than 70% of their peers

Rotator Cuff Tear

normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fowler III treats Rotator Cuff Tear more than 68% of their peers

Dr. Fowler III treats this condition more than 68% of their peers

Knee/Lower Limbs

Knee and lower limb surgeons perform procedures such as total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and tendor repair, to treat conditions including arthritis, ligament tears, or bone fractures.

Typically treats 61% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 8 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fowler III treats Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain more than 97% of their peers

Dr. Fowler III treats this condition more than 97% of their peers

Knee Disorders

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fowler III treats Knee Disorders more than 96% of their peers

Dr. Fowler III treats this condition more than 96% of their peers

Osteoarthritis of Knee

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fowler III treats Osteoarthritis of Knee more than 92% of their peers

Dr. Fowler III treats this condition more than 92% of their peers

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Dr. Fowler III's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fowler III treats Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow) more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Fowler III treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer's Elbow)

Joint Pain

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fowler III treats Joint Pain more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Fowler III treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

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Arthritis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Fowler III treats Arthritis more than 97% of his peers

Dr. Fowler III treats this condition more than 97% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Acute Gout
Allergic Arthritis
Arthritis of the Ankle
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Midfoot
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Spine
Arthritis of the Toe
Arthritis of the Wrist
Crystalline Arthritis
Gout
Hip Arthritis
Infectious Arthritis
Juvenile Gout
Knee Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Toe
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Seronegative Arthritis
Spondylarthritis
Wear & Tear Arthritis

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Dr. Fowler III's conditions and procedures:

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Alzheimer's Disease
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Injury
Ankle Ligament Rupture
Ankle Sprain
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anxiety
Arm Surgery
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Bipolar Disorder
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bursitis
Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Confusion
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dislocated Joint
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Dystonia
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Fibromyalgia
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
Fracture Care
Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Gout
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Hernia
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Pointer Injuries
Hip Resurfacing
Hip Sprain
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Drainage
Joint Pain
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Rupture
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Sprain
Knee Surgery
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
Major Depressive Disorder
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Parkinson's Disease
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Partially Dislocated Elbow (Nursemaid Elbow)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Psychiatric Diseases
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Restless Leg Syndrome
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Injuries
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Steroid Injection
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
Trigger Finger
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Fracture

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Dr. Fowler III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fowler III

4.7

Based on 52 reviews

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Average Reported Wait Time

10 – 15 minutes

Dr. Fowler III's Performance

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I would recommend everyone to see Dr. Donald Fowler III....amazing ortho surgeon and a fantastic bedside manner! Dr Fowler and his staff are fantastic!

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