Emerge Care

Orthopaedic Surgeons in Alabama

Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in bones, joints, muscles and ligaments, with and without surgery. Below are 39 orthopaedic surgeons practising in Alabama, across Birmingham, Mobile, Dothan, Anniston, Montgomery and Gadsden, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Orthopaedic Surgeons in Alabama

  1. Victoria Masear, MD Orthopaedics Birmingham, AL 35235
  2. Lowell D. Mason, MD Orthopaedics Mobile, AL 36608
  3. Orvis H. Chitwood, MD Orthopaedics Dothan, AL 36301
  4. John R. Payne, MD Orthopaedics Anniston, AL 36207
  5. Steven A. Barrington, MD Orthopaedics Montgomery, AL 36106
  6. Adam F. Shaw, MD Orthopaedics Gadsden, AL 35901
  7. Paul H. Fellers, MD Orthopaedics Fairhope, AL 36532
  8. Trenton J. Wilson, MD Orthopaedics Opelika, AL 36801
  9. Lester F. Littell, MD Orthopaedics Foley, AL 36535
  10. Dewey H. Jones, MD Orthopaedics Hoover, AL 35244
  11. John J. Greco, MD Orthopaedics Huntsville, AL 35801
  12. Patrick W. Lett, MD Orthopaedics Enterprise, AL 36330
  13. Paul A. Davis, MD Orthopaedics Florence, AL 35630
  14. Loy Vaughan Orthopaedics Pelham, AL 35124
  15. William D. Lindsay, MD Orthopaedics Alabaster, AL 35007
  16. Michael A. Chamblee, MD Orthopaedics Daphne, AL 36526
  17. Prithviraj R. Chavan, MD Orthopaedics Greenville, AL 36037
  18. Bryce Hendrix, DO Orthopaedics Phenix City, AL 36867
  19. Robert A. Ward, MD Orthopaedics Cullman, AL 35055
  20. Patrick L. Martin, MD Orthopaedics Valley, AL 36854
  21. Robert L. Liljeberg, MD Orthopaedics Troy, AL 36081
  22. Andrew Hester Orthopaedics Fort Payne, AL 35968
  23. Edward Bromberg, MD Orthopaedics Gardendale, AL 35071
  24. William C. Patton, MD Orthopaedics Grand Bay, AL 36541
  25. William C. Standeffer, MD Orthopaedics Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
  26. Steven Baker, MD Orthopaedics Alexander City, AL 35010
  27. Lawrence J. Lemak, MD Orthopaedics Vestavia, AL 35243
  28. Bryan R. King, MD, PHD Orthopaedics Northport, AL 35473
  29. Kendall C. Vague, MD Orthopaedics Jasper, AL 35501
  30. Amanda G. Roberts, CRNP Orthopaedics Albertville, AL 35951
  31. John B. Morris, MD Orthopaedics Birmingham, AL 35235
  32. Jacob F. Kidder, MD Orthopaedics Mobile, AL 36608
  33. John H. Haley, MD Orthopaedics Dothan, AL 36301
  34. Michael R. Wiedmer, MD Orthopaedics Anniston, AL 36207
  35. Stephen W. Samelson, MD Orthopaedics Montgomery, AL 36117
  36. Carl W. Hartzog, MD Orthopaedics Gadsden, AL 35903
  37. John A. Rodriguez-Feo, MD Orthopaedics Fairhope, AL 36532
  38. Scott M. Morrell, MD Orthopaedics Opelika, AL 36801
  39. William A. Roberts, MD Orthopaedics Foley, AL 36535

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see an orthopaedic surgeon

Common reasons

  • Knee, hip and shoulder pain
  • Back and neck problems
  • Sports injuries and fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Recovery after joint surgery

Signs it may be time

  • Joint pain limits your daily life
  • An injury is not improving after a few weeks
  • Your primary care doctor or physical therapist referred you
  • You are deciding whether surgery makes sense

How to get the most from your orthopaedic surgeon visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them
  • Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better
2

During: questions to ask

  • What is causing the pain, and what are my options without surgery?
  • If surgery is an option, what does recovery look like?
  • What activities should I avoid or keep doing?
  • How will we know if things are improving?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • Pain level each day and what you were doing
  • Physical therapy exercises completed
  • Sleep and swelling

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Recovery happens at home, one day at a time. Tracking pain, exercises and progress lets your surgeon or physical therapist see whether you are on track, and catch setbacks early. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next orthopaedic surgeon appointment in Alabama with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

  • Log symptoms and side effects by talking
  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
  • Health records stay on your iPhone
Download on the App Store

Emerge Care never diagnoses or replaces your doctor.

Questions

How do I find an orthopaedic surgeon in Alabama?

This page lists 39 orthopaedic surgeons practising in Alabama, including Birmingham, Mobile, Dothan, Anniston, Montgomery and Gadsden, from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon in Alabama?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first orthopaedic surgeon appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; X-rays or MRI reports and discs, if you have them; Notes on what movements make the pain worse or better.

Do I need a referral to see an orthopaedic surgeon?

Many insurance plans need one; some do not. Check your plan before booking.

Does seeing an orthopaedic surgeon mean I need surgery?

No. Many conditions are treated without surgery, with physical therapy, activity changes or injections.

More doctors in Alabama

Orthopaedic Surgeons in nearby listings

Get Emerge Care for iPhone.

Works with Apple Health and Apple Watch. Your health records stay on your phone.

Download on the App Store