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Dr. James R Andrews, MD

  • 1040 Gulf Breeze Parkway Suite #200
  • Gulf Breeze,
  • Florida
  • 32561

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 

Dr. John T Killian, MD

  • 2660 10th Avenue South Suite 107
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35205

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
 

Dr. John S Gould, MD

  • 720 Montclair Road Suite 200
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35213

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 3 out of 5
 

Dr. Angus M Mcbryde, MD

  • 805 Saint Vincents Drive
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35205

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
 

Dr. David P Adkison, MD

  • 2700 10th Avenue South
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35205

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 

Dr. John S Kirchner, MD

  • 1201 11th Avenue South
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35205

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
 

Dr. Donald H Slappey, MD

  • 48 Medical Parks Drive East South
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35235

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
 

Dr. Jeffrey R Dugas, MD

  • 805 Saint Vincents Drive
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35205

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 

Dr. Steven M Theiss, MD

  • 619 19th Street South
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35249

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
 

Dr. Steven R Nichols, MD

  • 805 Saint Vincents Drive
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35205

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
 

Dr. Scott V Appell, MD

  • 513 Brookwood Boulevard Brookwood Medical Plaza
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35209

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 

Dr. James P Stannard, MD

  • 619 19th Street South
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35249

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
 

Dr. Richard D Meyer, MD

  • 619 19th Street South
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35233

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 3 out of 5
 

Dr. Eli J Hurowitz, MD

  • 2700 10th Avenue South
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35205

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 

Dr. Sharon K Mayberry, MD

  • 2660 10th Avenue South Suite 107
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35205

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Female

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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
 

Dr. Matthew Berchuck, MD

  • 720 Montclair Road Suite 200
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35213

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 3.5 out of 5
 

Dr. Edward U Kissel, MD

  • 2700 10th Avenue South Suite 200
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35205

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 5 out of 5
 

Dr. Herrick J Siegel, MD

  • 619 19th Street South
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35249

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 4 out of 5
 

Dr. David S Buggay, MD

  • 833 Saint Vincents Drive
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35205

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
 

Dr. Matthew S Davis, MD

  • 7500 Hugh Daniel Drive Suite 260
  • Birmingham,
  • Alabama
  • 35242

Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery
Gender
Male

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Average recommendation rating*: 4.5 out of 5
 

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Birmingham Information

Birmingham, Alabama is home to 109 practicing orthopedic surgeons who have offices in 2 counties and 12 zip codes, including zip codes 35205, 35249, 35233, 35213, 35209, 35235, 35216, 35244, 35211, 35294, 35242, and 35234.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Birmingham has a population of 231,483, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 orthopedic surgeon for every 2,123 residents.

Alabama Information

Montgomery is the capital city of this southern state, though Birmingham is its largest city. Population in 2005 was 4,557,808. Alabama is the birthplace of historical figures Hank Aaron, Helen Keller, and George Washington Carver. Take an airboat tour on the Mobile river delta, see the Alabama Civil Rights museum in Mantua, or tour the Jazz Hall of Fame in Birmingham. Visit the Shakespeare Festival Theater Complex in Montgomery, or play a round of golf at one of Alabama’s many acclaimed courses. From the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the state’s north to the Gulf coast beaches in the south, Alabama’s scenery includes a varied and diverse landscape.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Alabama has a population of 4,557,808. Of this population, 1,074,627 are under the age of 18 and 600,258 are at or above the age of 65.

Orthopedic Surgery Information

Description

Orthopedic surgery deals with problems of the spine and the extremities. An orthopedic surgeon diagnoses and treats patients whose musculoskeletal problems include arthritis, trauma and congenital deformities. He or she also works with patients who have traumatic and overuse injuries. Using both surgical and non-surgical means, the orthopedic surgeon will treat injuries and degenerative problems of the spine and extremities, such as hands, feet, knees, shoulders and elbows.

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Spinal Infection, Spinal Deformity, Spinal Discectomy, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Injury, Herniated Disc, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Cord Tumors, arthritis, Tennis elbow, Trigger finger, Ganglion cysts, Wrist fractures, Brachial plexus injuries, Orthopaedic trauma, and congenital deformities.

Procedures Performed

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Kyphosis Surgery, Disc Disease / Surgery, Joint Surgery, Hand surgery, Back / Spine Surgery , Hip Replacement, Invasive Disc Surgery, Repair fracture of radius (bone)/ulna, Shoulder arthroscopy and débridement, Repair of ankle fracture (bimalleolar type), Total joint reconstruction (arthroplasty), Laminectomy, Spine surgery, Knee replacement, Lumbar spinal fusion, Foot and ankle surgery, Carpal tunnel release, Removal of support implant, Low back intervertebral disc surgery, and Knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Tests Performed

To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including MRI arthrogram, Cat Scan, x-ray, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), PET scan, Gallium Scan, Hip Ultrasound, Medical Photography, Bone Scans, and Spine Ultrasound.

 
 

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