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Clinic Type

Orthopaedics

Address

DCH Diagnostics / SpineCare Center General 1050 Ruby Tyler Parkway, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

Phone

2057597111

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.dchsystem.com/services/orthopedics/

Emergency Care

Available for emergencies

Services Offered

  • Orthopedics
  • Pain management
  • Spine care

Technology & Equipment

  • state-of-the-art treatments
  • on-site diagnostics
  • therapy pool
  • gym
  • spine wellness exercise program

Team

  • Board-Certified Pain Management Specialists in Tuscaloosa, fellowship-trained, specialty-trained — Physician team

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What services does the Orthopedic department provide?

The page describes state-of-the-art orthopedic care aimed at preserving or restoring mobility and quality of life, including joint replacement options and comprehensive on-site diagnostics, therapy, a pool, a gym, and a spine wellness exercise program.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye (University Orthopaedic Clinic & Spine Center): 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Brian Claytor): 2.7/5 (18 reviews)
  • Healthgrades (Dr. Howard Fowler): 4.0/5 (22 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Professional and skilled medical care from some providers
  • Compassionate treatment during urgent situations
  • Friendly and helpful office staff reported by some patients
  • Effective treatment and explanations from certain doctors

Common complaints

  • Long wait times for appointments and in the office
  • Difficulty receiving follow-up calls or timely communication from staff
  • Perceived lack of empathy or concern from some providers
  • Rude or unhelpful reception staff experiences

"If you call the office with a serious concern or question or a request to talk to the doctor you will NOT RECEIVE A CALL BACK OR FOLLOW UP..."

— Healthgrades (Review of Dr. Brian Claytor)

"In so many words, he and his compassionate staff stayed with me, took their time and did all they could to make sure I was ok."

— Birdeye (Review of University Orthopaedic Clinic & Spine Center)

"This is a bad review for the staff (reception desk) . I was calling to make an appointment for a someone and she told me the patient had to call themselves and hung up on me before I could finish my sentence."

— Healthgrades (Review of Dr. Howard Fowler)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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