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Physician Profile on Dr. Robert S. Wolf, MD

Address:
3525 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
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Personal Facts

Personal Facts:
Male
Years Since Graduation: 15
Practice Member Since: 2003.
Current Title: Orthopaedic Surgeon
 
Professional Status:
Private Practice - Group/Partnership, Full-Time
 
Physician Website:
http://www.alaorthocenter.com
 
Professional Appointments:
Arthroscopy Association of North America, 2000
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2002
 
Professional Affiliations/Memberships:
Clinical Instructor - Carraway Residency Program
 
Committees:
Editorial Review Board - American Journal of Orthopaedics
Editorial Review Board - The Arthroscopy Journal
 
Professional Interests:
Sportsmedicine and Arthroscopic Surgery Research - numerous national and international publications and presentations - details at office website
 
Physician Treats:
Sports injuries, Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, Ligament sprain, Shoulder instability, Rotator cuff injury, Upper extremity trauma, Adult joint reconstruction, Arthritis, Knee pain, Meniscus tear, Dislocations, Microsurgery, Frozen shoulder, Lower extremity trauma, Hip diseases, disorders & injuries, Fractures, Carpal tunnel syndrome (wrist pain), Musculoskeletal (orthopedic) diseases & disorders, Hand pain, ORIF wrist fractures
 
Physician Performs:
Minimally invasive surgery, Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgeries, Arthroscopy, Arthroscopic joint surgery, Arthroscopic joint reconstruction, Knee arthroscopy, Cartilage transplants, Cartilage repair & restoration, Articular cartilage repair, Rotator cuff repair, Shoulder stabilizations, SLAP repair of shoulder, Subcromial decompression, Total shoulder replacement, Reverse total shoulder replacement, Reconstruction of arthritic knee and shoulder, Reconstruction of arthritic hip and knee, Bone & joint repair, Bone & joint replacement, Knee replacements
 
Foreign Languages Spoken:
Spanish
 

Experience / Training

Specialties:
Orthopedic Surgery
(HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Robert S. Wolf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery)
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Sports Medicine
A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.

Medical School:
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA 1993
 
Internship:
University Health System
San Antonio, TX 1994
 
Residency:
University Health System
San Antonio, TX 1998
 
Fellowship:
HealthSouth Medical Center
Birmingham, AL 1999
 
Undergraduate School:
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 1989
 
Professional Status:
Private Practice - Group/Partnership
 

Procedure

Procedure Number per Year (Approximate)
Minimally invasive surgery -
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgeries -
Arthroscopy -
Arthroscopic joint surgery -
Arthroscopic joint reconstruction -
Knee arthroscopy -
Cartilage transplants -
Cartilage repair & restoration -
Articular cartilage repair -
Rotator cuff repair -
Shoulder stabilizations -
SLAP repair of shoulder -
Subcromial decompression -
Total shoulder replacement -
Reverse total shoulder replacement -
Reconstruction of arthritic knee and shoulder -
Reconstruction of arthritic hip and knee -
Bone & joint repair -
Bone & joint replacement -
Knee replacements -
Hip replacements -
Joint replacements -
Joint surgery -
Knee & hip surgery -
Knee debridement & shaving -
Knee surgery -
Meniscectomy -
Removal end of clavicle -
Removal of bone spur -
Tendon surgery -
Upper extremity reconstruction -
Revision of failed total joint replacement -
Revision of failed & painful hip and total knee replacement -
ORIF hip -
Ankle surgery -

Disciplinary Actions

HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Robert S. Wolf, MD as of 07/20/2008.
Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the pervious five years.
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