Andrew S. Islam, M.D.

Cutting Edge Technology Meets Nationally Recognized Experience

Dr. Islam has proven time and time again that he offers specialized care for his patients. Whether local high school team members, weekend warriors or professional athletes, he diagnoses and treats them all with that all-important personalized care.

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Patient Testimonials

Hear and read true stories of my patients and their experiences with Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. An injury isn’t the end, and often times athletes and active adults return to even higher activity levels after a full recovery.

Your Team

Meet the physician extenders, medical assistants, and schedulers that will guide you through recovery. My team is hand-picked and designed specifically to give you the best experience and fastest recovery we can.

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About Dr. Islam

Andrew Shafik Islam, M.D. is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is an experienced surgeon, researcher and presenter, who is widely recognized by respected medical publications like Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of Orthopedic Research and Journal of Cell Physiology.

Dr. Islam graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Case Western Reserve University. While earning his doctorate in medicine also from Case Western, he simultaneously completed a master’s degree in applied anatomy. During his residency, he spent a year researching molecular signaling mechanisms of orthopedic implant loosening. After his residency, he pursued a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in orthopedic sports medicine, concentrating on shoulder, knee and elbow arthroscopy.

While pursuing a fellowship, Dr. Islam served as team physician for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and John Carroll University. He also provided team medical coverage at times for the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Cavaliers. These educational and patient-facing experiences created a strong foundation for his current practice.

EDUCATION

B.A., Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 1999

M.D., Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, 2003

INTERNSHIP

General Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 2004

RESIDENCY

Residency in Orthopaedics, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, 2009

FELLOWSHIP

Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, 2010

Testimonials

5 stars isn’t enough! Excellent doctor excellent staff. I’ve got nothing but high praise for Dr. Islam and his staff. I’ve had a few procedures done and I couldn’t have asked for any better results. Thank you!

I’ve seen Dr. Islam several times before surgery. The explanation from him was very professional and self explanatory. I have enjoyed my experience with all of his staff members from surgery to therapy, all have been very helpful to me I will miss them when I’m healthy again but I will remember and recommend Him and his staff to anyone in need. I could never say enough.

Everything was great. They got me in on time, Dr Islam explained everything I needed to know and I was out on a timely bases.

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