Specializing in shoulder injuries, sports knee injuries (ACL/meniscus), and throwing elbow pain.
Highly respected orthopedic surgeon • Hundreds of Google 5-star reviews • University of Georgia faculty member • Assistant Physician for Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins
We accept all PPO insurances and some state plans.
Dr. Golan accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. For specific insurance plan inquiries, please contact the office.
Sports Medicine Surgeon for Shoulder & Knee Injuries
World-Class Care from One of Georgia’s Leading Orthopedic Surgeons and University of Georgia Faculty
Dr. Elan Golan is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon focused on getting athletes and active people back to doing what they love—fast and safely. Fellowship-trained at UPMC/University of Pittsburgh, he specializes in advanced arthroscopic care for shoulder and knee injuries (including ACL reconstruction and labral/SLAP repair) and sports-related elbow problems (including UCL/Tommy John). He’s worked with elite teams and now serves as University of Georgia faculty, bringing high-level athlete expertise to patients of all ages.
Proudly Serving as a Faculty Member at the University of Georgia.
Sports Medicine Specialties
Atlanta-based Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Elan Golan is a sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon specializing in knees, shoulders, elbows, hips, and other sports injury conditions. Dr. Golan routinely helps patients with the following conditions:
Dr. Elan Golan enjoys hundreds of 5-star reviews on Google and Facebook. In fact, few practices in the area have a better record of patient satisfaction. But don't just take our word for it; read what the athletes say about Dr. Golan’s approach and successes.
Dr. Golan is great! He has been treating my son for a torn labrum. He has been kind and caring, always taking time to hear any concerns my son has.”
– Scott G.
Dr. Golan is a talented and honest surgeon. He sets real expectations, takes a genuine interest in what you are trying to solve.”
– Frederick G.
Today was my first time meeting him for my shoulder. He was very detailed about my injury and the process on how to recover.”
– Kimberly C.
Dr. Golan is straight forward and very professional. He and his staff have been extremely supportive and very helpful to my son.”
– Shannan W.
Since you enter the office everyone it’s so nice, making you feel that they really care about you.”
– Edison D.
Patient Reviews
Approach to Sports medicine
Dr. Golan uses advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive open-surgical techniques for quicker healing and less pain.
Dr. Golan's approach is based on a philosophy that each procedure should be customized to the individual goals and needs of his patients. He employs minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques so that post-operative pain, downtime, and immobility are significantly reduced. Such techniques emphasize not only full-recovery but minimizing down-time. Each patient's treatment is coordinated with a care-team including trainers and therapist to help expedite their return to pain-free activity.
