Peter J. Symbas, M.D.

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, Fellow
• 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

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. Dr. Symbas currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Atlanta United FC, Atlanta's professional soccer team. He previously served as the team physician for Atlanta’s past professional soccer team, the Atlanta Silverbacks, as well as Pace Academy. He 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 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Dr. Symbas is the Chief of Orthopaedics for the Piedmont Clinic. He has also previously served as Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics for Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

A dedicated medical professional who is also known for donating his time and medical talents to those in need, Dr. Symbas has participated in orthopedic medical missions in some of the most impoverished parts of the world. In 2017, he participated in a medical mission in Haiti. In May 2018, Dr. Symbas participated in a week-long orthopedic medical mission trip in Honduras for the non-profit One World Surgery. As part of an Atlanta-based team of five orthopedic surgeons and 32 additional medical staff, the team accomplished a first-of-its kind orthopedic surgical effort at Holy Family Surgery Center providing 37 total knee replacements in three days.

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Member of the Piedmont Clinic