Alabama Ortho Spine Sports

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At OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports, with two state-of-the-art locations in Birmingham and Hoover, our specialty-trained orthopedic surgeons are dedicated experts, committed to providing you with…

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  1. Have seen both Dr. Morris and Dr. Hyde at this practice, and they were great! They took time to listen and answer questions, and they didn’t seem like they were rushed. Wait time has always been reasonable. I also appreciate that they have …

  2. I like that you can drive to the door and get out of the truck without getting wet 😏 beautiful buildings and great doctors and staff. They work hard to take care of you. I appreciate them 🙏🏽 ❤️ …

  3. Check in service horrible! Really seems they don’t have concerns about patient care. Only concern is insurance. It’s sad have insurance controls patient care.

  4. long long waits, horrible customer service, patients are just numbers. Some of the employees seem to not care even a little, just going thru the motions. I wish I had never come here.

  5. Highly satisfied with Dr. McElroy and Dr. Mallempati, they explain everything in detail, I’ve always been treated with respect. The people in the MRI area are also wonderful!

  6. Should have went with a neurosurgeon. No back pain relief after disc replacement. No MRI follow up, only xray. Treat you like you should have no pain instead of truly addressing the situation

  7. He may be a good orthopedic surgeon, but he is not experienced in neurospinal surgery. I had 2 neck vertebrae and disks replaced before I went to him that he was supposed to fix. He made me much worse than when I went to him. Get spinal cement over the screw plate surgery!

  8. Second time we have needed to use the ortho urgent care. First time, my wife broke a toe right before they were getting ready to close and they stayed open just to see her. I was having some back and hip pain and scheduled an appt to see …

  9. I have been going to doctors here since January 8,2019. Trying to get them to send records and returning calls is TERRIBLE! It’s hard for me to recover cause I can’t get my disability paid to me. My bills don’t stop!

  10. I have used Dr Rogers, Dr Marshall, Dr Gullung and Dr Gilmer. Have had operations by Dr Gullung and Dr Gilmer. All are very nice and professional and genuinely care about a positive outcome. I have been well pleased with all aspects of this place.

  11. Staff and Dr were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and they were able to see me the same day I called. Location is much easier to get to and park than other similar practices in the city.

  12. The dr.’s are good but the billing department is full of a bunch of idiots. They can not pull up an account with the account number to save their lives & can not get a credit card number correct. I will be glad when my account is paid in full…

  13. Check-in process has always been smooth and easy. I have seen two different doctors on separate issues and I was impressed with the quality of care and treatment by both of them.

  14. Great full serve facilities, very well trained and experienced Surgeons, and a gorgeous, clean efficient Facility.Doc Rogers is a real pro, and spent a very generous amount of time with me and knows his shichtuff!!

  15. Do not go to this place what ever you do . Support staff are incompetent , Needed to get a refill on a prescription and all you can do is leave a message with the doctor’s staff and after four days no refill . More interested in insurance …

  16. I appreciate Dr. Watterson “Total Person; Mind, Body and Sprit, approach when treating his patients. He is easy to talk to and really listens to me, I can tell because he maintain eye contact with me while I am talking. He talks to me and …

  17. Great doctors but poor doc assistant. Had an interaction with a medicine for pain relief and was told my only other option was a pain block. There should have been another option other than things sticking in or near my spine. Definitely my last visit here.

  18. Everytime I come visit Dr. Carnel there’s an extremely long wait time. This last time a had to wait 2 1/2 hours to be seen. Dr. Carnel is not very friendly or personable. He didn’t seem to listen to his patients and consider their concerns …

  19. The best experience I have ever had the greatest doctor with a godly gift on his hands his treatment and bedside manner is to the utmost I have ever received this man is a true caring individual I wouldn’t insist that everyone should try …

  20. First doctor office I have EVER called that asked for my social over the phone, and refused to set an appointment with me without giving this info as well as insurance etc. One day the entitlement that the medical field enjoys, to make so many demands of people without justification, will fall apart.

  21. On 07/30 I woke up w/excruciating pain in my left hip. I contacted OrthoAlabama Spine Care and requested an appt w/Dr. Gullung, Appt scheduled for 08/05. Dr. ordered MRI right then. Sidekick Sam came in w/results of MRI; pointed out that …

  22. Doctors a very knowledgeable, DO NOT plan on getting seen in a reasonable amount of time. I have waited at least an hour past my appointment time on every visit, and this is after a 2 hour drive to get here. Probably going to change doctors due to this.

  23. Every time I got for a procedure, the Doctors, the staff and everyone is so helpful, kind understanding, encouraging about your procedure, I truly love going here, the the operating room Doctors, and Nurse’s, and anesthesiologists, are all fantastic, thank you all for caring.

  24. The check in process was fast and easy. I was seen early am an did not wait to go to the back. After consulting with Dr Goodman I was finished in less than one hour. Employees are very professional

  25. Dr.Gregory Gallung was fantastic and his whole staff was Great.I went in for spinal fusion and taking 5 Percocet a day to get by and since my surgery 0 pain meds. I highly recommend him and Dr.Lauren Savage jr.

  26. Haven’t been to their new location til yesterday but very nice, efficient & get you in & out quick.They are actually here to help you not think of you as a number,I’ve been a patient of them before in the past & again now & highly recommend them

  27. Dr. Morris and Ms Juanita are welcoming and knowledgeable. I had a great visit. A friendly office staff. My visit was very good and I would highly recommend this Group.

  28. Dr. Gilmer missed a very easy diagnosis – it was extremely obvious from the initial radiographs. Padded up the bill with lots of unnecessary diagnostics including an MRI that was absolutely not needed. …

  29. Dr. Watterson was very thorough during my examination. He listened to my concerns and the icing on the cake was the most heartfelt prayer that he prayed for me before leaving his office.

  30. My appointment was at 7 am with Dr. Goodman. I was called by two prom the day before to get all my information since my appointment was so early. I arrived about 5 mins before 7 only to have to wait forever for them to call me back. Well …

  31. Ok. I’ve been dealing with a back issue for a few years. I have had wonderful experiences and some not so wonderful. First, let me praise my chiropractor Back on Track chiropractor Kristopher Johnson who has been my savior both with pain …

  32. I have seen Dr. Ingram on several occasions concerning multiple issues. Doctor Ingram is without any doubt, the most caring and competent physician that I have ever seen for treatment. …

  33. I saw Dr. Ingram for possible carpal tunnel. He was very informative on my condition, listened to and answered any questions I had. All the staff I spoke with was knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend.

  34. Contrary to their advertising, this IS NOT an urgent Care clinic. You are given the 3rd degree then “worked in” w/ scheduled patients. When I pointed out they are advertised as an urgent care office (as the sign on their desk said), I …

  35. I’m at a complete loss for trying to keep this short but here goes. In early May I had a total right hip replacement from a doctor at Andrews Sports. After a week it became clear that the surgery did not go as planned. Unimaginable pain …

  36. While I would give four to five stars generally to this facility, recent experiences prompted only one star. Dr. Perry Savage’s response to my recent diagnosis basically was my case is hopeless….he offered very little, if any compassion …

  37. Wonderful staff and practice. Have been a patient for many years and they are so kind and professional. Would highly recommend Dr. Watterson and the entire office.

  38. Dr. Goodman does my pain blocks and is excellent.
    Hint for success. take notes, write things down, pay attention and focus. one reviewer here said they took the wrong x-rays. well who’s fault is that? u were …

  39. I saw Dr. Rogers for my shoulder and my son saw Dr. Gilmer for his toes and we received excellent care from both. The PT department is also great. No complaints.

  40. The staff is amazing. I had appts to see dr savage sr, the wait times are unreal. One day over 2 hours past my scheduled time, the other an hour and a half past. If it wasn’t for the amazing staff members I’d give it a 1.

  41. If I could give zero stars I would!
    My husband had an appointment at 1:30. After checking in we sat for almost 2 hours and were never called back to see Dr. Savage, Jr. Even after inquiring about …

  42. I have been a patient of Dr. Greg Gullung for several months now. Upon meeting him, I knew he knew exactly what he was talking about. He did a cervical fusion today and I could not be more pleased. Not only is he a wonderful surgeon, he is not arrogant or pretentious, but truly cares for his patients. Love him so much.

  43. Update: We DID go back for a Morning Appointment. Got us In & Out in less than an hour. Explained everything very well. Got us all the treatments we needed. Very nice – Very Helpful people!! 😄 Original Review – If horribly long waits is your cup of tea, than you’re gonna love this place!! Not going back! 😒 …

  44. Fantastic surgeon and staff. He gave me the ability to walk again by doing corrective back surgery to correct another surgeons blunders. Has also implanted a neuro stimulator which has greatly helped with nerve damage caused by the first …

  45. I was told by one doctor I would need surgery was sent to see the surgeon and she tells me oh we need to try other alternatives first. My foot is swollen and I am in pain every day but I need to wait. My apt was at 1:20 at 2 they came out …

  46. Dr.Gilmer is an Awesome Doctor, she took care of my ankle surgery with such care. She explained everything l needed to know before and after surgery. I recommend her to everyone. Thanks so much Dr. Mary Gilmer.

  47. Dr. Gilmer is easy to talk to and explains everything to you in term you can understand.
    She has helped me through a long term knee issue that has not been easy.

  48. Horrible!! Like cattle. They brought me in and charged me for the appointment. Then took x rays… When the doctor can in the x rays were not for my hip so they had to take new x raya and then they doubled the price of my appointment for …

  49. What a great bunch of people. I have been to 2 Pain Clinic in Birmingham which left me feeling like I was problem to them rather than a patient.
    Not here, I was the last be out of the door tonight with 2 doctors and 1 …

  50. Dr. Rogers is great he is super friendly and very informative. He was polite and super understanding of my rotator cuff being torn great experience….i hate that i must have surgery but since I have to I will feel very conformable in his care!!!!!!!!

  51. The medical staff did a decent enough job after our car accident but after everything was supposedly settled, for nearly 4 years we never heard a word either by mail or phone call, then out of the blue about a month ago we are contacted by …

  52. I was very pleased with the overall care that I received at OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports. Dr. Mark Rogers is very patient, listened to all my concerns and addressed each one. Highly recommend for your Ortho needs!

  53. My Husband was sent there for his shoulder. He had been hurting for quite some time and just gets worse. He was seen here by one of the Drs. The Dr. told my husband he had frozen shoulder and suggested him to get Cortisone Shot. Well he …

  54. Went today! Dr. Rogers was the person that handled my case, and I have to say the whole experience from walking in the door to him working on me was awesome. I had an appointment for 1pm walked in at like 12:40 did the kiosk thing (which I …

  55. We arrived at 420pm on a Thursday evening with a hand injury. Our first visit ever. We did all of the intake, check in, xray, doc visit, and molded splint and was out by 5 pm. Everyone was nice and helpful, especially Dr. Marshall and his CRNP.

  56. I’m seeing Dr. Gene Watterson and Dr. Srinivas Mallempati and they are absolutely great! Dr. Watterson nurse is so sweet and the thing that I love is, they are christians. Dr. Watterson prays with you and he truly listens to what you are …

  57. Dr. Hendrix and Dr. Mallempati were both amazing! I was seen quickly and efficiently. I received 2 injections for my lower back on Monday morning and by Tuesday morning I felt like a new person (that could actually stand up straight! Lol).

  58. My child had a visit here ,with Dr. Robert Stephens, that didn’t go how l expected it to go. My child had a rippled bone in his right wrist he is 10 years old. We were called to the back received X-rays and we were placed in an exam room. …

  59. I had the best experience ever with at the Swaid Medical/Surgical Facility. Dr. Mallempati was wonderful, courteous, professional, informative and so very pleasant. The staff that assisted in the preparation before and after my procedure were wonderful. Also, the registration process was efficient.

  60. I’ve been a patient of Dr. Bradley Goodman since 2006 and in these 15 years I can say he’s terrific!! Not only is he possibly the BEST in his field throughout the US but he also has a caring spirit!! He’s helped me avoid surgeries I …

  61. So thankful I was able to get help for a very painful back issue today in your beautiful facility! I will always be thankful. May God bless the wonderful doctors and nurses there.

  62. Had to see Dr Savage for knee pain that I had no idea what was causing it. He discovered torn cartilage and cyst. He explained problem as well as my options. He performed the surgery and I am so glad to be free of the knee pain that I had experienced for months.

  63. I am disgusted with the customer service I received. I called the office last week and was sent to 4 other people in that same office and somehow my call still ended up being ended. I left a voice mail and was never contacted. I called back …

  64. Dr. Gilmer was amazing. From my first appointment, I almost felt like she was finishing my sentences. She knew EXACTLY what the problem was with my foot and worked hard to correct it in as short of time as possible. I would recommend her to anyone who will sit still long enough to listen. Thank you Dr. Gilmer!

  65. My Husband saw Dr. Marshall for the care of his knee. He also saw Dr. Mallempati for his back and trigger finger. I saw Dr. Marshall for my bursitis , both of us have been very pleased with his care ! I’ve seen Dr. Ingram for tendinitis in …

  66. I had a baby and due to eclampsia had a seizure and fell out and broke my rotator cuff ! I had just had a c section the week I had the seizure. I was referred to Dr. Rogers and he did my surgery . He was very nice and his staff members are …

  67. I used Dr. Marshall for my shoulder he was great and I use them for my physical therapy I can’t say anything bad about them they have been great through the whole process

  68. Great staff and I had great service with other Dr’s and nurses checking on me to see if I was alright and if I needed anything. The wait was minimal. Dr Mallempati is very professional and friendly. I couldn’t ask for a better experience.

  69. Dr Mallinpati and staff were great to work with. I felt very comfortable. They talked to me about my x-rays in layman’s terms. Gave me proactive guidance on my bone health as I age. A real pleasure. Physical therapy and x-rays on site!!

  70. Don’t leave many reviews but had to considering the amazing experience I had with Dr. Savage Jr. and his facilities. What would have taken me a month and half a dozen referrals I was able to get done in one visit with his team. They saw …

  71. Dr Savage has been Doctor for over 20 years.
    He has been outstanding never failed to correct problems I have had.
    His staff has always been very nice and helpful always a great atmosphere.

  72. Dr. Gullung and his staff go above and beyond to help you with the issues you have, get you better, on the road to recovery and back to a healthy lifestyle. Most importantly they do it caringly, with a smile on their face, they genuinely …

  73. Ortho Alabama came highly recommended to me. I was impressed with the smooth check-in, wait times, and efficiency of this office. Dr. Gallung was friendly, & very knowledgeable about my issues. He took his time and was very thorough explaining everything to me. I would recommend him to anyone for professional service.

  74. I have nothing but good things to say about the staff and the Doctors that I’ve seen. Check in was easy, xrays Dept was quick and friendly. Wait time has been less than 15-25 min at each visit. I’ve seen Dr Mallempati, Gullung and Rogers …

  75. Dr. Rogers and Tonie are absolutely fantastic. From my pre-op appointments, to surgery, to recovery they have been nothing short of wonderful. Always very responsive, the staff is fantastic and I’ve felt like a top priority every time I …

  76. Dr. Lauren Savage has done a lower back surgery and a neck surgery for my discs. I feel as good as new and he and his staff have done an excellent job with answering questions and making my procedures as comfortable as possible.

  77. Very efficient check in service and work flow. Dr. Ingram was very helpful in diagnosing me and setting me up with occupational therapy to start my treatment plan. He was efficient with time, but I didn’t feel rushed and he listened to my needs. Great experience.

  78. I was having problems with my lower back and sciatic nerve. I went to see Dr. Savage Jr. and he went above and beyond to correct the issue. Had a outpatient surgery and was walking the same day without any of the previous pain. Just had the pain from the surgery itself. Would highly recommend him and his staff!!

  79. I was very nervous about my appointment….it didn’t take long at all. I was called back right away and was with the same person the whole time. I was very comfortable with the dr that took me back. Very impressive…he explained in …

  80. I have used four of the doctors here for about 15 years. I love all of them especially Dr. Bradly Goodman, Dr. Mary Gilmer, Dr. Mark Mussel (now deceased), Dr. Gene Watterson. I trust them and have a great doctor/patient rapport with all I …

  81. Everyone is so good to me and that makes a huge difference especially when your in pain.Thank you Billy Recknor and all of dr.Gullongs helpers.Front desk and check in also very sweet

  82. Professional and friendly atmosphere! Dr Marshall took the time to go through the details of what my body is going through and the procedure needed to fix it. Looking forward to going under the knife and leg day again!

  83. 2 Stars because everyone is so nice and Dr. Gilmer is very thorough. 1st appointment I waited 2 hours before I was called back. I figure it was an a bad day, it happens. 2nd appointment was 45 minutes. 3rd appointment and hour and a …

  84. Dr. Rogers and his nurse, Julie, are nothing short of AMAZING!!!!!! They both go above and beyond. Dr. Rogers is patient and understanding and actually listens to you. I would highly recommend them both❤️

  85. The center is usually filled with patients waiting, sometimes pretty lengthy, but my last visit was perfect. I picked a day and time when I was the first or second patient, since mine was not urgent. The nurses and assistants are always …

  86. Dr Marshall and Dr Fallon have been wonderful, the insight they have on your care plan is amazing. They listen to you and their bedside manner is impeccable. I am so glad I eas referred here.

  87. Dr. Ingram and the staff were very professional, courteous, and address any questions that I had. Dr.Ingram took the time to explain in detail how he was going to treat my hand problem. That means a great deal to me when you are treated as a human and not just an insurance card. My 2-hour drive was well worth it.

  88. Going into shoulder replacement I was very anxious in picking the Doctor I felt most comfortable with. Dr. Rogers exceeded my expectations as both a surgeon and communicator. He is the rare Doctor that is a very gifted surgeon with …

  89. Dr. Ingram was great with treating my trigger finger. He was gentle at giving my injection, and explained everything well. He even took the time to listen to my other concerns that doesn’t fit with his specialty field. He scheduled a MRI to …

  90. Great experience in the past. Needed a consult and made an appointment at the Hoover Office. Arrived when told at 11:45. At 1:30, I was still some 20-30 minutes from being called back and another 30-45 minutes from seeing the doctor. I just cancelled and am really disappointed because I really liked my care.

  91. A scare with bone cancer, lasted three weeks. I was sick with worry. Then it occurred to me that
    I didn’t believe I had bone cancer. It was a weight lifted from my shoulder. I …

  92. I needed knee replacement for a long time, but just didn’t want to do it, until it completely gave out on me. Dr Rogers did my surgery, and I have never had any problems. He is the best. He and his Nurse Tony always take time to show they …

  93. Dr Morris and Juanita are very professional and kind. They listen and respond with respect to my questions. I am very pleased with my overall experience. The staff up front are friendly and helpful as well as the xray team.

  94. Dr. Morris is an awesome, knowledgeable physician. He takes the time to listen to you and makes sure you understand his treatment suggestions. He is a God fearing, family man who prays with you and truly is there to help his patients.

  95. I’ve had my share of doctors and surgeries with this group. I’ve had stuff go wrong that I would have loved for the surgeon to have told me. That would have been a huge mark of integrity. Today people have to lie or cover up to avoid …

  96. I was given an appointment to see Billy Rectnor on Monday, March 28th at 9:30. I called this morning, March 28th and verified that I did have an appointment at 9:30 and it was confirmed. I drove to Gadsden Hwy from Gardendale with the …

  97. Dr Savage and his staff are very professional and personable. Easy to talk to and discuss my situation and also the options available.
    I would highly recommend Dr Lauren Savage Jr to anyone needing orthopedic care.

  98. I called days prior and the receptionist stated that she would make me an appointment. I asked if I could come the next day because I read where it was a walk-in office. She said no the shoulder doctor comes on Friday. …

  99. Waited one hour past appointment time in lobby. Staff in front isn’t too helpful. Should have went to podiatrist, after weeks of therapy and 1000 dollars later, foot still hurts. Therapist suggested other problems than what the doctor diagnosed..

  100. I was very pleased with Dr. Scott Morris. It was clear from the start that he was attentive to what I had to say, actually cared, and wanted to help me. Dr. Morris was very thorough and examined my foot carefully before making his …

  101. Friendly doctor and staff. Doctor looked at X-Ray and made a swift diagnosis. He gave me tips on losing weight to relieve pressure on my spine. Recommended a specific back brace to relieve back pain. …

  102. Dr. Morris is AWESOME ! I love his personality and that he says a prayer with me during my visits. Dr. Morris actually listened to my concerns as well as suggested options that I hadn’t thought about. The office staff is helpful and the …

  103. Do not let a doctor from this place look at you let alone have surgery done I had a shoulder replacement done they told me I would have 80 percent usage of my arm I can’t even hold a can of soda with my arm they left me disfigured and permanently disabled in my arm stay away run

  104. Wonderful kind, patient, and very professional! I’m glad I decided to use this office. They are very nice and friendly and provide excellent customer service. 🙏🏽🫶🏽 …

  105. First time patient calling to schedule an appointment for my child’s sports injury. Scheduler(older female)was extremely rude & unhelpful. This location is convenient for me however with such a rude employee, I will seek care elsewhere. …

  106. These people are questionable when it comes to co-pay. My co-pay is $45 according to my insurance company. They ask me for a co-pay of $176 . I asked them to call my insurance company Blue Cross Blue shield of Alabama to verify this and they refused I will never return to this location again horrible people sitting at the desk

  107. Saw the doctor and had x-rays, said I had degenerative disk and arthritis. I will say Dr Savage SR. Was vert nice, but thats were it ended. They wanted to do an MRI, but my insurance denied it. They said they would work on it, but never …

  108. I’ve been suffering with scoliosis and degenerative disc disease for so long; no one would take me seriously because of my age. But, they did, they took care of me and now I’m pain free. I would highly recommend them to anyone suffering

  109. I saw Dr. Watterson for the first time! He was very thorough! A very intelligent and caring man. Seems to be a good honest man! Look forward to him and his office being a part of my care team! Thank you! Everyone was kind from the front to the lab xray and all! Thank you!

  110. Embarrassing to call this a medical facility. The doctor only wanted to talk about football and not my injury that I went in to get help with. They took x-rays of my back even though it is my knee that is injured. He gave me no straight …

  111. I highly recommend seeing Dr Savage if you’re having neck pain. Initially went with nerve blocks until they didn’t help anymore then decide to have c5-c6 fusion. Total life changing experience from being in pain for so long. The whole staff was very professional and knowledgeable.

  112. I have been using Dr. Savage Sr. for my back and he is wonderful but his assistant Ryan never responds when I call. I am not a pill seeker and I am not asking for a high power prescription. Gabapentin is what I use twice a day if needed. Most days just one but can’t get refills after calling in numerous times. This is frustrating….

  113. Dr. Orr has been fantastic. He is very knowledgeable, has an upbeat positive attitude, does a great job at explaining what your problem is, gives you a course of action, and makes adjustments along the way as needed. He also helped me …

  114. As a new patient, and new to the area, I was truly blessed to be referred to Dr. Watterson. He was very attentive to my questions and concerns and without a doubt, my health and pain situation. I wish all doctors shared in his approach and …

  115. Dr. Watterson is a wonderful doctor.
    Dr. Marshall reconstructed my shoulder and did an awesome job. Only thing is the multiple window check in after doing the electronic kiosk seems a little much. But, everyone there has always been very helpful and friendly.

  116. Everyone very pleasant, kind. Very organized. Saw Billie the nurse practitioner. He went over the xrays, MRI with my husband and I. Answered our question and we discussed my options for my plan of care. Very professional but fun also. …

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