Overview
Dr. Babatunde Fariyike provides orthopedic care to patients in our Alpharetta location. He specializes in orthopedic surgery with a special interest in sports medicine, knee preservation, throwers-shoulder, shoulder arthroplasty, and fracture care.
Dr. Fariyike is a proud Georgia native, raised in Thomaston. He earned a four-year athletic scholarship to Auburn University in recognition of his excellence both on and off the football field-War Eagle! During his time at Auburn, he competed in two National Championships, securing one title, and contributed to two SEC Championship victories. A pivotal moment in his journey occurred when he sustained a knee injury while playing football. Under the expert care of renowned team physician Dr. James Andrews, he was able to return to the field-an experience that deeply influenced his career path. Inspired from an early age by his father, a physician and role model, Dr. Fariyike always knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. However, his personal experience as an injured athlete solidified his desire to specialize in orthopedic surgery, allowing him to merge his passion for sports with his commitment to helping others heal and perform at their best.
Dr. Fariyike earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, where he was elected Class President and served on several academic and leadership boards. He went on to complete his orthopedic surgery residency at New York University. In 2024, he returned to Alabama for a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the prestigious Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham. During his fellowship, he provided care for athletes at Samford University, the Birmingham Barons (White Sox affiliate), and several local high schools. He also served as a team physician for both the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament and the SEC Baseball Tournament.
Dr. Fariyike is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Compartment Syndrome, Fasciotomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Tendinitis.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
1357 Hembree Rd, Ste 130, Roswell, GA 30076
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Piedmont Physicians Orthopedic Surgery Jasper
Dr. Flint earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine. He completed internships in internal medicine and general surgery, and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Emory University affiliated hospitals in Atlanta. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and is active in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Flint practiced for 18 years at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, where he was chief of surgery for 15 years and the medical director of physical therapy. Dr. Flint is a native of Cherokee County. He graduated valedictorian from Cherokee High School and Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University with highest honors.When not working he enjoys woodworking, music and outdoor sports. Dr. Flint is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Flint is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy.
Atlanta Bone And Joint
Jeff Traub is an Orthopedics provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Traub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Traub is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Physicians Orthopedic Surgery Jasper
James Muccio, MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine & completed his residency at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine.Dr. Muccio specializes in sports-related injuries including fracture care, reconstructive & joint replacement surgery, & arthroscopy.In his spare time, Dr. Muccio enjoys scuba diving, snow skiing, and golfing.Dr. Muccio is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Muccio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Fariyike isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Fariyike isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- FasciotomyDr. Fariyike isExperienced. Learn about Fasciotomy.
- TendinitisDr. Fariyike isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.