Andrew Islam, M.D.

Dr. Andrew Islam

Education

Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Bachelor of Science, Biology

Graduate: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Master of Science, Applied Anatomy

Medical: Case Western Reserve University, School Of Medicine, M.D.

Professional Certifications

USMLE Steps 1, 2 3

Personal Biography

Dr. Andrew Islam is a native of Dayton, Ohio, where he attended Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School. He completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Islam then simultaneously obtained his Doctor of Medicine and a Master of Science in Applied Anatomy at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center. During his residency training, Dr. Islam spent an extra year in the laboratory of Edward M Greenfield, Ph.D, dedicated to researching the molecular signaling mechanisms of orthopaedic implant loosening. Upon completing residency, Dr. Islam pursued a fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he learned from leaders in the fields of shoulder, elbow and knee arthroscopy.

During fellowship, Dr. Islam gained extensive experience regarding the specialized care of the athlete ranging from the weekend warrior to the professional. His team coverage reponsibilites included serving as a team physician for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and John Carroll University. He also assisted with coverage of the NFL Cleveland Browns, MLB Cleveland Indians and NBA Cleveland Cavaliers including the NFL combine and spring training.

Dr. Islam's research has been presented at national meetings and published in highly respected journals including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Journal of Orthopedic Research and Journal of Cell Physiology.

Areas of Specialty

Dr. Islam has extensive training and training regarding the specialized care of the athlete. Dr. Islam served as team physician for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and John Caroll University

He also assisted with coverage of the NFL Cleveland Browns, MLB Cleveland Indians and NBA Cleveland Cavaliers including the NFL combine and spring training.

Fellowship & Residency

Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Cleveland, OH

Residency: University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

Locations Served

Dr. Islam can be found helping patients at our Norwood, Montgomery, Mason and Batesville offices.

Hospital Affiliations

Bethesda North Hospital, Active Staff
Jewish Hospital, Courtesy Staff
Good Samaritan Hospital, Courtesy Staff
Margaret Mary Hospital, Courtesy Staff
Evendale Medical Center, Active Staff
West Chester Hospital, Courtesy Staff
Greater Cincinnati Surgery Center, Temporary

Awards

Dean’s Honors, 1996 - 1999
Provost Scholar, 1996 - 1999
Pre-Professional Scholars Program in Medicine, 1996 - 2003
Golden Key National Honor Society
Mortar Board National Honor Society
Ralph A. Spengler, Jr. Plant Science Award
Phi Beta Kappa
Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University Office of Geriatric Medicine, Research Scholarship
Allen Research Fellowship
Cleveland Orthopaedic Society Resident Essay Competition, First Place
Alvin Freehafer, MD Award