Dr. Saadiq F. El-Amin lll, MD, PhD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Saadiq F. El-Amin lll, who serves patients in Georgia.

Dr. El-Amin III is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, shoulder and regenerative medicine, as well as providing sports medicine care and coverage of athletic events. He is the CEO/Owner of the Dr. El-Amin Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Institute, specializing in surgical and non-surgical treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal problems.

Among his other roles, he is currently on Fox 5 Play to Win TV show as a medical expert, a Professor of Regenerative Medicine at GGC, and Medical Director at the Concussion Institute at Gwinnett Medical Center.

Scholastically, Dr. El-Amin III earned his Medical Degree, a Master of Medical Science Degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He then received his orthopedic surgery training at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville. 

Furthering his training, Dr. El-Amin III completed a fellowship in shoulder and sports medicine/orthopedic surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery and Cornell University in New York. While there, he served as the Assistant Team Doctor for the New York Knicks and for St. John’s University under the guidance of Dr. Answorth Allen and Dr. Lisa Callahan. 

Board certified in orthopedic surgery, the doctor is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons.

Throughout his extensive line of work, Dr. El-Amin III has served as the Team Physician for UIS-Springfield Athletics; Director of Shoulder and Sports Medicine for the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine; Team Orthopedic Physician for the Springfield Foxes Semi- Pro Football Team, Quincy University and Robert Morris College; and Adjunct Assistant Professor for the Department of Electrical and Computer/Biomedical Engineering and Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Cell Biology at SIU.

Since his arrival in Atlanta, Dr. El-Amin has served as the Team Physician for the Atlanta Silverbacks. He is currently the Team Physician for North Gwinnett High School and Lanier High School.

Having served on several medical/biotech boards, Dr. El-Amin III founded the Laboratory of Advanced Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering while at SIU and multiple biotech companies. His research interests include the area of tissue engineering where he designs biomaterials and ligaments for ACL, elbow and shoulder reconstruction, and stem cell technology for medical applications. He has multiple publications and patents in these areas. 

Participating in many professional societies, Dr. El-Amin III is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Orthopedic Research Society, and the National Medical Association.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Named “ Top Orthopedic Surgeon” by The Leading Physicians of the World, Dr. El-Amin III has over 40 publications in medical journals, a book chapter, and is the recipient of multiple research grants. He has also given over 50 presentations, both nationally and internationally, and has lectured on novel therapeutic modalities. 

On a more personal note, Dr. El-Amin III is the proud father of four beautiful daughters and is an avid sports fan.

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