Andrews Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine • Kotzebue, AK • Since 2007
About
Summary: - Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center is a Birmingham, Alabama-based private medical practice specializing in sports medicine and orthopaedics. - They operate 10 offices across Alabama and are a recognized leader in sports medicine, with services including patient care, research, education, and injury prevention. - Founded in 2007, the center was acquired by US Orthopedic Partners in 2021 and has annual revenue around $4.2M. - Notable details: headquarters at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham; contact email ron.rickel@andrewssm.com; phone (205) 939-3699. - There is no information connecting Andrews Sports Medicine to Kotzebue, AK. If you’re seeking a Kotzebue location or provider, this site does not list one.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, 805 St. Vincent's DriveSuite 100, Birmingham, AL 35205, US
Phone
2059393699
ron.rickel@andrewssm.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Andrews Sports Medicine (Trussville location): 5.0 stars (398 ratings)
Patients praise
- Expertise of medical providers
- Compassionate and personalized patient care
- Successful recovery and surgical outcomes
- Clear communication from physicians
- Efficient clinic service in certain locations
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff by phone
- Concerns regarding office environment and administrative professionalism
"Compared to other healthcare experiences I have had; Andrews Sports Medicine definitely goes above and beyond and provides exceptional care."
— Patient Comeback Story"You cannot get a person on the phone to help you at all, it is AI."
— Yelp ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. James R. Andrews - Andrews Institute — Aug 5, 2025
- Andrews Sports Medicine to open orthopedic clinic at Alabama mall - Becker’s Spine Review — Dec 17, 2025
- Kotzebue basketball player Butch Lincoln honored in Alaska Sports Hall of Fame — Feb 12, 2026
- [PDF] Alaska Medicaid Provider Directory Group — Jan 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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