Dr. Andy F. Zhu

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.

Trevor Starnes is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Starnes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Starnes is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. Fowler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.