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Meet Dr. Irfan Ansari 

About

I am a true sports enthusiast and enjoy my time working out, hiking, playing golf and basketball. I am an avid sports fan who follows the Ohio State Buckeyes and all Cleveland, Ohio sports. I also love spending time at home with my family and my two wonderful children. As a family, we love traveling, being outdoors, trying new restaurants and hanging out with our dogs.

Major Accomplishments

  • 2024 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, The Atlantan
  • 2022 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, Castle Connolly
  • 2022 Top Doctors in Orthopaedic Surgery, The Atlantan
  • 2019 Best of Forsyth Top Physician in Orthopaedic Surgery, Forsyth County News
  • Associate Team Physician, NFL, Cincinnati Bengals, 2002
  • Associate Team Physician, University of Cincinnati, 2002
  • Associate Team Physician, Cincinnati Mighty Ducks
  • American Hockey League, 2002-2003
  • Associate Team Physician ATP tour event August 2002, Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Team Physician, NCAA Division 1 National Wrestling Championship, 2006
  • Team Physician, NCAA Division 1 Women's Basketball Tournament, 2003
  • Team Physician, NCAA SEC Men's Basketball Championship, 2004

A Trustworthy Orthopedic Doctor

Kirk Lakeman

Google

Apr 12th, 2025

Dr Ansari and his team are always super informative. I like the fact that they don’t immediately jump to a surgical solution. They have the patients best long-term interests in mind.

Arlene Radford

Google

Apr 10th, 2025

The staff is so pleasant - from the front desk to the technicians - and the doctorsare the best! Dr. Ansari is a caring doctor. He is easy to talk to and plainly explains things in an understandable way.

James Willis

Google

Apr 1st, 2025

Very attentive, did not have to wait long.

Bob Blackwell

Google

Mar 28th, 2025

Great people from the front counter to Dr. Ansari!!

Laurie Schaffer

Google

Mar 25th, 2025

Despite an unfortunate injury, I had a fabulous experience with Dr. Ansari. He was patient and understanding and guided me through next steps. Thank you!

Nikki Zimmerman

Google

Mar 18th, 2025

Dr Ansari is fantastic. Always thorough and very knowledgeable. He does a great job explaining everything

ALAN VAUGHAN

Google

Mar 13th, 2025

Excellent experience all around !! I was in and out very fast.

Jeff Burdick

Google

Mar 11th, 2025

Great experience.

Steven Kimbrell

Google

Mar 4th, 2025

Well my appointment with and Ansari, yesterday it went pretty good nothing string yes I know pain I just wanting to find out what was the root cause and all of the questions that he asked hopefully I answered it promptly and correctly had a good visit wasn't nothing bad like I guess some people would write or say but I had a good had a good visit and now I'm just waiting on further steps to be taken and see what needs to be fixed

Steve Rossi

Google

Feb 28th, 2025

Excellent experience completely honest made me feel much better. I went in for a second opinion, and I couldn’t be happier.

Residency

  • Emory University; Atlanta, Georgia

Medical Degree

  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine; Cincinnati, Ohio

Associations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • Kelley Orthopaedic Society, Emory University

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northside Hospital Forsyth
  • Emory Johns Creek Hospital
  • North Fulton Hospital

Media Appearances

Additional References

  • Undergraduate training: The John Hopkins University 1989-1993

Areas of Expertise

  • Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Reconstruction
  • Sports Medicine
  • Arthroscopy
  • Knee and Shoulder Surgery
  • PRP Injections

Fellowship

  • Sports/Arthroscopy Fellowship 2002-2003
  • Wellington Orthopaedic/University of Cincinnati
  • The Bone and Joint Institute/The Christ Hospital Cincinnati, Ohio

Certifications

  • Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Staff Working With Irfan Ansari

Awards

The Atlantan Magazine Top Doctors 2024
At the beginning of each year, The Atlantan announces their 2024 Top Doctors. Doctors are nominated by their peers and vetted by healthcare research group, Castle Connolly.
Best of North Atlanta 2018
The Best of North Atlanta Award highlights companies that provide exceptional service for their customers and the North Atlanta community.
Best of North Atlanta 2017
The Best of North Atlanta Award highlights companies that provide exceptional service for their customers and the North Atlanta community.
Best of Forsyth 2020
Dr. Irfan Ansari was named the top orthopaedic surgeon in Forsyth County. The annual Forsyth News awards recognizes the area's best professionals and businesses as determined by community residents with more than 400,000 votes cast.

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