Scott V. Appell, M.D.

Scott Appell, M.D., specializes in orthopedic surgery and is in practice with Lemak Health, an affiliate of Grandview Health. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

As director of the Advanced Joint Care Program at Grandview Medical Center, Dr. Appell leads a patient and family teaching facility that provides educational pre-surgery joint classes, a dedicated inpatient unit, and both inpatient and outpatient therapy services.

Dr. Appell is experienced in total joint replacement, direct anterior total hip replacement, shoulder surgical intervention, shoulder arthroscopy, hip arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, total revisions, partial revisions, pediatric fractures and adult fractures.

Kenneth W. Bramlett, M.D.

Kenneth W. Bramlett, M.D., has been a practicing orthopedic surgeon for more than 30 years and has performed over 30,000 orthopedic cases. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Bramlett's practice focuses directly on orthopedic pain prevention, orthopedic joint preservation and optimal joint performance. Throughout his career, Dr. Bramlett has worked in the capacity of a designer, developer and innovator of orthopedic procedures and as a consultant. He has developed and performs minimally invasive surgery of the hip, knee, shoulder, foot and ankle in athletes and arthritis patients globally.

Dr. Bramlett has developed interventional surgical skills and self-directed prehabilitation/rehabilitation procedure programs to assure the safe recovery and successful outcomes of his patients.

Following graduation, Dr. Bramlett completed three separate fellowships in orthopedics with surgical specialization. These included a travel fellowship in sports medicine at Hannover Medical Center in Hannover, Germany; a fellowship in arthritis reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee and foot at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, CO; and a total joint implantation and reconstruction fellowship at Harvard Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA.

He has been recognized internationally for his patient outcomes and has traveled globally educating others about surgical solutions.

Julian O. Carlo, M.D.

Julian Carlo, M.D., specializes in orthopedic surgery and is affiliated with Grandview Health. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

A native of Vestavia Hills, Dr. Carlo has been in private practice for more than five years.

He received his bachelor's degree and medical degree from Harvard University.

Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Carlo is fellowship trained in hand surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Johnny Gibbs, M.D.

Johnny Gibbs, M.D., specializes in general orthopedics, sports medicine, arthroscopy of shoulders, hips, and knees, joint replacement surgery and fracture care. Dr. Gibbs is board certified in orthopedic surgery and has a certificate of advanced qualification with a subspecialty certification in orthopedic sports medicine.

During his time in Florida, Dr. Gibbs was team physician for the University of South Florida, Florida Southern College and St. Leo University. He also served as a clinical instructor for the University of South Florida/Large Medical Orthopedic Surgery residency program.

Dr. Gibbs says he is passionate about enhancing the quality of life of his patients through innovative surgical and non- surgical treatments with a thoughtful and personalized approach.

An avid golfer who enjoys CrossFit, Dr. Gibbs and his family are huge Tampa Bay sports fans. He and his wife have two children and two rescue dogs. Dr. Gibbs treats patients age 5 and older.

Kavita Iyengar, M.D.

Kavita Iyengar, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon in practice with Lemak Health, an affiliate of Grandview Health. She is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

With more than 10 years of experience, Dr. Iyengar specializes in foot and ankle surgery, as well as general orthopedic surgery cases.

Actively involved in the community, Dr. Iyengar has organized medical mission trips to Belize and supported March of Dimes and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society locally.

David Lemak, M.D.

David Lemak, M.D., specializes in arthroscopic surgery, joint reconstruction of the knee, shoulder, hip and elbow, joint resurfacing, injury assessment, prevention and management, sprains, strains and tears, stress fractures and tendonitis. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Lemak is fellowship trained in sports medicine, and while he has cared for athletes from virtually every professional sport, he has a special interest in treating the unique injuries of mixed martial arts and professional boxing athletes. He is in practice with Birmingham Orthopedics & Sports Specialists and affiliate of Grandview Health.

Lawrence Lemak, M.D.

Lawrence Lemak, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon in practice with Lemak Health, an affiliate of Grandview Health. Dr. Lemak devotes his practice to sports medicine and knee replacements and is a nationally recognized leader in his field. With experience in sports medicine and a passion for the safety of athletes at every level of participation, Dr. Lemak serves as a member of the medical advisory board of Pop Warner Football, Lakepoint Aspire Institute and the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA)—sharing his knowledge and lending his knowledge to these organizations.

Dr. Lemak founded the National Center for Sports Safety (NCSS) in 2001 after identifying a need to decrease the number and severity of injuries to youth, recreation and high school athletes. The NCSS educates youth and high school coaches on the prevention and care of athletic injuries and has educated over 20,000 coaches since its inception.

Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Lemak is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA).

Rebecca A. Moul, D.O.

Rebecca A. Moul, D.O., specializes in arthroscopy and sports medicine and is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. She is in practice with Birmingham Orthopedics & Spine Specialists, an affiliate of Grandview Health.

Dr. Moul takes a logical, common-sense approach to treatment that emphasizes understanding individual goals for recovery. She combines that knowledge with her experience and the latest operative and non-operative methods to provide a customized treatment plan. As a former NCAA Division I tennis player, Dr. Moul derives a great sense of personal satisfaction from helping patients improve their lives and rebound from a variety of musculoskeletal issues.

She is a member of the Alabama Orthopaedic Society, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the American Osteopathic Association and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. Her special interests are in general orthopedics and fracture care.

Joseph Sherrill, M.D.

Joseph Sherrill, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of disorders involving the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. He utilizes rehabilitation protocols to maximize recovery from both surgical and nonsurgical conditions.

Dr. Sherrill has been in practice in Birmingham since 1980 and is double board certified in both orthopedic and hand surgery, and is a long time member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH).

Dr. Sherrill was an associate professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and continues to serve as the director of the hand surgery fellowship program.

Dr. Sherrill is a fourth generation Alabama physician and is a third generation Alabama orthopedic surgeon.

In 2023, Dr. Sherrill joined Lemak Health, an affiliate of Grandview Health.

Robert G. Sorrell, M.D.

Robert G. Sorrell, M.D., specializes in sports medicine, joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He practices at Lemak Health, an affiliate of Grandview Health.

Dr. Sorrell's special interests include orthopedic surgery, total joint replacement and sports medicine. He is a diplomate of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

Jeffrey D. Wade, M.D.

Jeffrey D. Wade, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and specializes in minimally invasive spinal procedures as well as arthoscopy of the knee and shoulder. He is in practice with Summit Orthopedics, Spine & Sports Medicine an affiliate of Grandview Health.

Dr. Wade is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Baylor in Houston, Texas. His specialties include neck surgery and lower back surgery.

Robert S. Wolf, M.D.

Robert S. Wolf, M.D., specializes in sports medicine, total joint replacement and arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder and elbow. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is in private practice with Summit Orthopedics, Spine & Sports Medicine, an affiliate of Grandview Health.

Dr. Wolf has experience in specialties that include shoulders, elbows, knees, hips, ankles and sports medicine. Outside of his practice, Dr. Wolf is involved in weightlifting/powerlifting, athletics, fishing and hunting.

He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama.

Jerome V. Ambrosia, M.D.

Jerome Ambrosia, M.D., specializes in orthopedic surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is in practice with Alabama Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Ambrosia focuses on fracture care, joint replacement, sports injuries, shoulder arthroscopy and complex reconstructions.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Michael F. Blum, M.D.

Michael Blum, M.D., specializes in orthopedic surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

With more than 26 years of experience, he provides care for sports medicine, joint replacement and joint reconstruction patients.

Dr. Blum began his orthopaedic practice in Alexander City, Alabama, and relocated to Birmingham to become one of the founding partners of Southlake Orthopaedics Sports Medicine and Spine Center.

Ekkehard Bonatz, M.D., Ph.D

Ekkehard Bonatz, M.D., Ph.D., specializes in orthopedic surgery and is in practice with Southlake Orthopaedics. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

A native of Germany, Dr. Bonatz completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He completed his fellowship in hand and microsurgery also at UAB.

Dr. Bonatz primarily treats elbow, wrist and hand problems.

George R. Booker, M.D.

George Booker, M.D., specializes in orthopedic surgery and is in practice with Southlake Orthopaedics. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.

With more than 10 years of experience, Dr. Booker's practice includes evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal problems. This includes adult and pediatric fractures, joint reconstruction/replacement, sports medicine, hand surgery and surgery of the foot and ankle.

Since 2005, Dr. Brooker has provided orthopaedic coverage for professional rodeos.

Timothy A. Cool, M.D.

Timothy Cool, M.D., specializes in orthopedic surgery and is in practice with OrthoSports Associates (OSA). He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Cool fellowship trained in total joint surgery and specializes in total joint reconstruction and revisions.

He is a member of the Alabama Orthopaedic Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

Matthew S. Davis, M.D.

Dr. Davis works closely with each patient to find solutions that offer the greatest benefit for their needs. With a wide variety of different options available, Dr. Davis guides patients to find the choice that matches their concerns, taking each patient's needs into consideration.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Davis enjoys spending time with his family and establishing a non-profit sports organization called Trinity Christian Athletics. As a team physician and coach for both football and girls' soccer, Dr. Davis promotes youth involvement in sports as a tool to develop Christian character.

Mary E. Gilmer, M.D.

Mary Gilmer, M.D., specializes in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. She is in practice with OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

A native of Birmingham, Dr. Gilmer played competitive, travel ultimate Frisbee and has a passion for racing mountain bikes.

Dr. Gilmer is fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery. She also focuses her practice on sports injuries, joint replacement, fractures and trauma.

Gregory B. Gullung, M.D.

Gregory Gullung, M.D., specializes in orthopedic surgery and is in practice with OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Fellowship trained in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Gullung specializes in minimally invasive spine treatments. This includes minimally invasive neck and back techniques, cervical and lumbar disc replacement and endoscopic decompression.

Christopher A. Heck, M.D.

Christopher Heck, M.D., specializes in spine surgery and is in practice with Southlake Orthopaedics. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

With more than 13 years of experience, Dr. Heck completed a spine fellowship at Duke University. He is experienced in minimally invasive spine surgery. He teaches minimally invasive spine procedures to colleagues across the country.

F. Spain Hodges, M.D.

Spain Hodges, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon in practice with OrthoSports Associates (OSA). He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

With more than 12 years of experience, Dr. Hodges specializes in on the job injuries, spinal surgery, neck surgery and general orthopedic issues.

Karl E. Hofammann, III, M.D.

Karl Hofammann, III, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon in practice with OrthoSports Associates. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

With more than 38 years of experience, Dr. Hofammann specializes in joint replacement, hand surgery, sports medicine, arthroscopy and general orthopedics.

Dr. Hofammann is a highly published author in his field, and has held several teaching positions, serving as a clinical instructor at the University of Alabama Medical Center and a visiting lecturer at the University of New Mexico Medical Center.

Zane Hyde, M.D.

Medical Education
University of Alabama - Birmingham

Residency
University of Alabama

Fellowship
University of Virginia

Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Joseph M. Ingram, M.D.

Joseph Ingram, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon in practice with OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Ingram specializes in problems from the elbow to the fingertips, including microvascular surgery, joint replacement for arthritis and peripheral nerve surgery. He also performs surgery for fractures, sports-related injuries of the hand and elbow and other injuries and conditions affecting the elbow, hand and wrist.

A member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Dr. Ingram is dedicated to improving the medical field through research.

Jonathan Isbell, M.D.

Medical Education
University Of Alabama

Residency
UAB - Division of Orthopaedic Surgery

Fellowship
OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Fellowship

Daniel Kim, M.D.

Medical Education
University Of Kentucky

Residency
University of South Alabama

Fellowship
Twin Cities Spine Center

Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Dewey H. Jones, IV, M.D.

Dewey Jones, IV, M.D., specializes in both adult and pediatric musculoskeletal conditions and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy Orthopedic Surgeons, the Southern Medical Association, Jefferson County Medical Society, Alabama Orthopedic Society and fellow of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.

With more than 21 years of experience, he cares for patients with adult and pediatric musculoskeletal conditions, offers treatment in sports medicine, arthritis and workers' compensation, and has an interest in arthroscopic and minimally invasive techniques of the shoulder and knee.

Dr. Jones' training included trauma training in Davos, Switzerland, pediatric training at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and care of amateur and professional athletes at Froedtert Sports Medicine Clinic. He is in practice with Southlake Orthopaedics.

Martin P. Jones, Jr., M.D.

Martin P. Jones, Jr., M.D., specializes in advanced spine surgery for cervical and lumbar disc disease and is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is in practice with Swaid Clinic.

Dr. Jones has experience in cervical and lumbar disc disease, hardware implant procedures, and surgical revisions.

He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Medical Association, the Medical Association of Alabama and the North American Spine Society.

John S. Kirchner, M.D.

John S. Kirchner, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon in practice with Southlake Orthopaedics. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Kirchner has more than 20 years of experience performing foot and ankle surgeries.

William D. Krauss, D.O.

William D. Krauss, D.O., is an orthopedic surgeon and is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Foot & Ankle Society, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedics and the American Osteopathic Association.

Dr. Krauss more than 22 years of experience in performing foot and ankle surgeries. He is in practice with Southlake Orthopaedics.

Tyler J. Marshall, M.D.

Tyler J. Marshall, M.D., specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and uses minimally invasive techniques to treat knee, shoulder, hip and elbow injuries. Dr. Marshall is a shoulder and knee surgeon with specialty training in rotator cuff, labrum, ACL, meniscus and cartilage injuries. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, The Warthog Society and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.

Dr. Marshall is one of a few surgeons in Alabama to offer arthroscopic hip surgery for the treatment of non-arthritic hip conditions. In addition, he offers minimally invasive joint replacement of the shoulder and knee.

Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Marshall is in practice with OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports.

Patrick R. Peavy, M.D.

Patrick R. Peavy, M.D., specializes in adult joint reconstruction and orthopedic trauma and is in practice with OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports. Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he is a member of the Alabama Orthopaedic Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and AO Trauma.

He has experience in performing a wide range of surgical procedures for the hip and knee, including total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, hip replacement and revision surgery.

Dr. Peavy believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach, as each patient is unique. That's why he is dedicated to working with each of his patients to find the treatment solution that is right for them.

Mark E. Rogers, M.D.

Mark E. Rogers, M.D., specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopy, joint replacement, shoulder injury treatment and elbow injury treatment. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Rogers has a sub-specialty certification in sports medicine. He is a member of the Alabama Orthopaedic Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.

Dr. Rogers has experience in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. He also specializes in performing joint replacements as well as joint preservation surgeries of the knee, including cartilage restoration and ligament reconstruction. He is in practice with OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports.

P. Lauren Savage, Jr., M.D.

P. Lauren Savage, Jr., M.D., specializes in performing minimally invasive spine procedures as well as arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, the Jefferson County Medical Society, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, the North American Spine Society and the University of Alabama Medical Alumni Association. He is in practice with OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports.

Dr. Savage focuses his practice on minimally invasive spine procedures and arthroscopy. He is an expert at performing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion, lumbar microdiscectomy and decompression, kyphoplasty and arthroscopic procedures of the knee and shoulder. He uses the operating microscope on all spine procedures, excluding kyphoplasty. Dr. Savage also performs peripheral nerve surgery.

Perry L. Savage, Sr., M.D.

Perry L. Savage, Sr., M.D., specializes in providing surgical and nonsurgical care for the back, neck and spine. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the Alabama Orthopaedic Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Medical Association and the International Intradiscal Therapy Society. He is in practice with OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports.

Dr. Savage has more than 47 years of experience providing a variety of surgical and nonsurgical care, including kyphoplasty, which is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that treats vertebral compression fractures caused by weakened bone.

Dr. Savage founded OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports. Over the past three decades, the practice has grown to include multiple orthopedic subspecialists as well as expanded to offer patient-centered care for physical medicine and rehabilitation and rheumatology.

Michael D. Smith, M.D.

Michael D. Smith, M.D., specializes in hand and upper extremity surgery, and treatments for ailments related to the shoulder, elbow, hand or microvascular problems. He is in practice with Southlake Orthopaedics.

Dr. Smith is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Charlie J. Talbert, M.D.

Charlie J. Talbert, M.D., is a general orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty interest in spine. Over 80% of his practice involves evaluation and treatment of spine conditions. This includes neck, middle and lower back and sacrum issues. He also has considerable experience dealing with complex adult degenerative problems, particularly hip and knee.

Dr. Talbert is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American College of Sports Medicine and the Alabama Orthopaedic Society. Dr. Talbert is in practice with Southlake Orthopaedics.