University Orthopaedic Clinic

Sports Medicine • Tuscaloosa, AL • Since 1974

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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.

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Clinic Type

Sports Medicine

Address

305 Paul W Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Phone

+1-205-345-0192

Email

patientinfo@uocortho.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

http://uocortho.com/sports-medicine

Services Offered

Sports Medicine
Orthopaedics
Physical Therapy
Arthroscopic Surgery
Joint Replacement
Foot & Ankle
Hand & Wrist
Shoulder & Elbow
Neck & Spine
MRI
Onsite Services
Athletic Training
Physician Assist
X-ray Techs
Dental/orthotics not listed

Technology & Equipment

MRI
X-ray
Arthroscopic surgery
Physical therapy
Reconstructive surgery
Sports medicine board-certified orthopaedic surgeons
Athletic trainers

Insurance & Payment

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Online payments, Phone payments since portal links provided, In-person payments

Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What is sports medicine?

Sports medicine is a subspecialty of orthopaedics that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries suffered during athletic activity.

What kinds of injuries do you treat?

Common sports injuries include stress fractures, chronic pain, tearing or stretching of internal structures, and injuries related to wear-and-tear or falls or accidents.

What treatments may be used?

Treatments may involve surgery, orthotics, physical therapy and rest; non-surgical options like physical therapy may be chosen depending on the injury.

Who is on the Sports Medicine team?

The team typically includes a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, a physical therapist, an athletic trainer, and the patient.

How can I schedule an appointment or contact you?

Call University Orthopaedic Clinic at (205) 345-0192 or request an appointment online.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Birdeye: 4.4 out of 5 stars (101 reviews (Birdeye aggregate))
Facebook: 96% recommend rate (77 reviews)

Patients praise

compassionate and professional doctors and staff
timely and helpful care for many patients
successful surgical outcomes and expert treatment for sports injuries and orthopedic issues

Common complaints

long wait times for appointments and in the office
difficulties with staff communication and follow-up regarding prescriptions and insurance authorization
frustration with treatment outcomes and perceived lack of progress after recommended non-surgical therapies

"He and his compassionate staff stayed with me, took their time and did all they could to make sure I was ok. He and a couple of his nurses even made sure I was ok as I left the office and one nurse even rolled me to the emergency room."

— Birdeye patient review

"I was very disappointed that I waited months for an appointment just to be put in a room for over an hour to find out that they don't have the required..."

— Yelp patient review

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