Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta Welcomes Zainab Ibrahim, M.D., to Gwinnett

ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta is pleased to welcome Zainab Ibrahim, M.D., a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement and orthopaedic trauma surgery, to its Gwinnett and Johns Creek locations. Dr. Ibrahim provides comprehensive care for patients with hip and knee arthritis, complex joint replacement needs, and complex fractures and injuries.

Dr. Ibrahim specializes in primary and complex total joint replacement, partial knee replacement and the treatment of complex fractures, including injuries associated with arthritis, previous surgery or hardware, and fractures occurring around existing joint replacements.

Her surgical expertise includes robotic-assisted joint replacement, anterior approach hip replacement, same-day and rapid-recovery joint replacement, revision hip and knee replacement, and fracture fixation of lower-extremity fractures involving the hip, femur and tibia. She has a particular interest in helping patients with advanced arthritis, complex joint conditions and deformities return to the activities that are important to them.

"Dr. Ibrahim brings extensive fellowship training in both adult hip and knee reconstruction and orthopaedic trauma, giving her a unique breadth of expertise in caring for patients with complex joint and fracture conditions," said Michael Ochal, Chief Executive Officer of Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta. "Her commitment to individualized, evidence-based care and her focus on helping patients maintain their mobility and independence make her a valuable addition to our team. We are excited to welcome her to Gwinnett and Johns Creek and expand access to specialized orthopaedic care throughout the region."

"As our community continues to grow, ensuring access to highly specialized orthopedic care remains an important priority," said Larry Ebert, CEO of Piedmont Eastside Hospital. "Dr. Ibrahim's expertise in both joint replacement and orthopaedic trauma allows her to care for a wide range of complex musculoskeletal conditions. Her commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care will be a tremendous asset to our medical staff and the patients we serve throughout Gwinnett County."

Dr. Ibrahim completed an Adult Hip & Knee Reconstruction Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2026 after completing an Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship at Brown University in 2025. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School in 2024 and earned her medical degree from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in 2019. She earned a bachelor's degree in human science from Georgetown University in 2014.

Throughout her training and career, Dr. Ibrahim has contributed to orthopaedic research and presented her work at national conferences, including the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. Her research has focused on topics including total knee arthroplasty outcomes, fracture management, postoperative complications and joint replacement care. She is a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Medical Women's Association.

Born in Pakistan and raised in Virginia, Dr. Ibrahim speaks Urdu and Punjabi. Outside of medicine, she enjoys hiking, running and reading. She has completed the Boston Half Marathon and the Newport 10-Miler twice.

Dr. Ibrahim is now seeing patients at Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta's Gwinnett and Johns Creek locations.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ibrahim, please visit www.OrthoAtlanta.com or contact the Gwinnett office at 678-957-0757 or the Johns Creek office at 678-205-4261.

About Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta
OrthoAtlanta is one of the largest physician-owned orthopedic and sports medicine practices in the Southeast providing an integrated approach to delivering musculoskeletal care. With more than 80 physicians serving in 28 offices, the practice provides the highest level of patient care for injuries or deformity of muscles, joints, bones, and spine. OrthoAtlanta offers convenient accessibility to a full range of musculoskeletal surgeons, specialists and patient services including on-site physical therapy, pain management care, five MRI imaging centers and workers' compensation coordination. OrthoAtlanta Surgery Centers in Austell and Fayetteville provide cost-effective, same day surgical procedures in an accredited outpatient center. Comprehensive operative and nonoperative musculoskeletal care and expertise includes sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, hip replacement, knee replacement, neck and spine surgery, elbow and shoulder surgery, hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, arthritis treatment, general orthopedics, work-related and acute orthopedic injuries.

Contact: Cindy Shepard
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