Tuscaloosa Orthopedic & Joint Institute | Orthopedists Near Me
Sports Medicine • Tuscaloosa, AL
About
Tuscaloosa Orthopedic & Joint Institute, LLC is a private medical practice in Northport, Alabama, offering specialized orthopedic care focused on joint replacements and sports injuries. With board-certified orthopedists, they provide personalized treatment across four U.S. offices (all in Northport/Tuscaloosa area). Key details: - Services: Orthopedic care, joint replacement, sports medicine, fractures & trauma - Team: 3 employees (specialists) with private practice setup - Contact: Phone numbers (205) 722-5591 and (205) 391-4440; email contact@tuscaloosaorthopedics.com - Website: tuscaloosaorthopedics.com - Location: 3515 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473 (main address) - Industry: Medical practices; SIC/NAICS codes 80/801 and 62/621 If you’re searching for orthopedists near Tuscaloosa/Northport for joint issues, sports injuries, or joint replacement, this institute is a local option with focused orthopedic care.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
3515 WATERMELON RD, Northport, Alabama 35473, us
Phone
205-391-4440
privacy@treatspace.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- BestProsInTown: Reviews (65) listed on BestProsInTown (65 reviews)
Patients praise
- professionalism of medical team and nurses
- thorough and patient explanations from doctors like Dr. Bryan King
- prompt scheduling for some patients
- compassionate and helpful staff in specific instances
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments
- negative experiences with office staff
- serious allegations regarding surgical outcomes and infection risks
"Dr. King is thorough, patient, and outstanding in explaining procedures and answering questions. His staff is kind, understanding, and professional."
— BestProsInTown"Stay away from Dr Brian KING this man does not know what he is doing... I lost my leg because of this guy gave me infection and operating room..."
— MapQuest/Yelp user review"DO NOT GO HERE. horrible experience. i'm a student and scheduled an appointment for 9 AM. didn't even get seen until 11. very disappointing treatment from the staff as well."
— MapQuest/Yelp user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Troy Layton, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon in Madison, AL — May 14, 2026
- Philip A. Maddox, MD | Huntsville Hospital Health System — Jul 11, 2025
- John J. Greco, MD | Huntsville Hospital Health System — Jul 11, 2025
- Dr. James R. Andrews - Andrews Institute — Aug 5, 2025
- BALDWIN BONE AND JOINT WELCOMES DR. CESAR M. ROCA, JR. TO ORTHOPAEDIC TEAM – The Business View — Jun 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
More sports medicine clinics in Tuscaloosa
University Orthopaedic Clinic (UOC) in Tuscaloosa, AL offers comprehensive sports medicine and general orthopaedic care. Key points: - Board-certified orthopaedic surgeons provide patient-centered care for sports injuries, work-related injuries, joint replacement, and arthroscopic surgery. - Onsite diagnostics and physical therapy, plus MRI available within the practice for convenient, integrated care. - Established in 1974; serves West Alabama with a strong community involvement (local schools, PARA program, universities). - Locations include HQ at 305 Bryant Drive East, Tuscaloosa, and additional Tuscaloosa/Northport offices. - Contact: (205) 345-0192 or request an appointment online. If you’re seeking sports medicine in Tuscaloosa, UOC emphasizes coordinated care (diagnostics, PT, surgery) within one practice.
University Medical Center Tuscaloosa (UMC) is a small hospital/medical center based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The organization currently lists 1 employee and maintains a minimal online footprint (low monthly visits, few pages per visit, very low bounce rate). Key details: - Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama - Website: umc.ua.edu - LinkedIn: company page exists - Workforce: 1 employee (senior/management role identified) - Talent sources and alumni paths indicate local community and regional connections - Web presence: about 5,170 monthly visits with a 0.8% bounce rate and ~2.1 pages per visit; traffic trending downward recently If you’re looking for specific services or contact info for UMC Tuscaloosa, the site and LinkedIn page are the primary official sources.
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