Dr. Peter Symbas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Symbas has performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#91 in Georgia) and 13 hip replacements, for a combined total of 45 procedures.
Dr. Symbas's 45 Medicare procedures are near the Georgia median of 37. The state has 255 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Symbas's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (32 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Atlanta is home to 29 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Atlanta area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Symbas
How does Dr. Symbas's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Symbas has performed 45 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Symbas ranks #105 out of 255 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Symbas perform?
Dr. Symbas's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Symbas in Atlanta?
Yes. There are 29 orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Georgia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Symbas represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Symbas's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 45 procedures shown here.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Atlanta, Georgia
Compare Dr. Symbas's volume with other surgeons practicing in Atlanta.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Hanna | 266 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Smith | 177 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Bradbury | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Greg Erens | 136 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Peretz | 132 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Oren Goltzer | 112 | Hip, Knee |
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