The 20 Best Bursitis Doctors Near Me in Athens, AL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Bursitis near Athens, AL. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. John Boyett
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. John Boyett
    Orthopedics

    Hh-Athens Limestone Tower Laboratory Services

    22454 US Highway 72, 
    Athens, AL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    256-233-2332
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Boyett is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Boyett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Bursitis

    Dr. James Stanford
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Bursitis

    Dr. James Stanford
    Orthopedics

    Toc-The Orthopaedic Center Therapy

    22454 US Highway 72 Ste 200, 
    Athens, AL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    256-539-2728
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Stanford is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Stanford is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Bursitis

    Dr. Joseph Boyett
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Bursitis

    Dr. Joseph Boyett
    Orthopedics

    Toc-The Orthopaedic Center Therapy

    22454 US Highway 72 Ste 200, 
    Athens, AL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    256-233-2332
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Joseph Boyett is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Boyett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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    Advanced in Bursitis

    Dr. William Lawrence
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Bursitis

    Dr. William Lawrence
    Orthopedics

    Toc-The Orthopaedic Center Therapy

    22454 US Highway 72 Ste 200, 
    Athens, AL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    256-233-2332
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Lawrence is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Lawrence is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Distinguished in Bursitis

    Dr. Robert Tapscott
    Sports Medicine
    Distinguished in Bursitis

    Dr. Robert Tapscott
    Sports Medicine

    Decatur Orthopaedic Clinic LLC

    1107 14th Ave SE Ste 300, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-350-0362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Tapscott is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Tapscott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Eric Hatfield
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Eric Hatfield
    Family Medicine

    Toc-The Orthopaedic Center Therapy

    22454 US Highway 72 Ste 200, 
    Athens, AL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    256-233-2332
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Hatfield is a Family Medicine provider practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Hatfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tendinitis, Bursitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Concussion.

    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Stevon Boyett
    Neurology
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Stevon Boyett
    Neurology

    Toc-The Orthopaedic Center Therapy

    22454 US Highway 72 Ste 200, 
    Athens, AL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    256-539-2728
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Stevon Boyett is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Boyett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Muscle Spasms.

    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Jack Moore
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Jack Moore
    Orthopedics

    Office

    22423 US Highway 72 Ste A, 
    Athens, AL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    256-230-9607
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jack Moore is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Athens, Alabama. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Synovitis, and Tendinitis.

    Advanced in Bursitis

    Dr. John Riehl
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Bursitis

    Dr. John Riehl
    Orthopedics

    Decatur Orthopaedic Clinic LLC

    1107 14th Ave SE Ste 300, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-350-0362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Riehl is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Riehl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Bursitis

    Dr. Richard Sharp
    Sports Medicine
    Advanced in Bursitis

    Dr. Richard Sharp
    Sports Medicine

    Decatur Orthopaedic Clinic LLC

    1107 14th Ave SE Ste 300, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-350-0362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Richard Sharp is a Sports Medicine provider practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Sharp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Bursitis

    Dr. Russell Ellis
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Bursitis

    Dr. Russell Ellis
    Physiatry

    Decatur Orthopaedic Clinic LLC

    1107 14th Ave SE Ste 300, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-350-0362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Russell Ellis is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Bursitis, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Justin Daigre
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Justin Daigre
    Orthopedics

    Decatur Orthopaedic Clinic LLC

    1107 14th Ave SE Ste 300, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-350-0362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Justin Daigre is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Daigre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Justin Hallock
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Justin Hallock
    Orthopedics

    Decatur Orthopaedic Clinic LLC

    1107 14th Ave SE Ste 300, 
    Decatur, AL 
     (13.6 miles away)
    256-350-0362
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Justin Hallock is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Decatur, Alabama. Dr. Hallock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy.

    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Robert Maples
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Robert Maples
    Orthopedics

    Office

    8415 Wann Dr NW, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    256-539-2728
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Robert Maples is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Maples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Infantile Digital Fibromatosis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. James Hughey
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. James Hughey
    Orthopedics

    Office

    8415 Wann Dr NW, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    256-539-2728
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Hughey is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Hughey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Philip Maddox
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Philip Maddox
    Hand Surgery

    Office

    8415 Wann Dr NW, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    256-539-2728
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Philip Maddox is a Hand Surgeon practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Maddox is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb.

    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Norman Mccoomer
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Bursitis

    Dr. Norman Mccoomer
    Pain Medicine

    Pain & Rehabilitation Consultants

    44 Hughes Rd Ste 2500, 
    Madison, AL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    256-464-7855
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Norman Mccoomer is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Madison, Alabama. Dr. Mccoomer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, and Chronic Pain.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Bursitis?

    Bursitis is the swelling and irritation of a bursa. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between muscles, tendons, and bones.

    When should I see a Bursitis doctor near Athens, AL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Bursitis doctor near Athens, AL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Bursitis doctor near Athens, AL?

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    How does MediFind rank Bursitis doctors near Athens, AL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Bursitis doctors near Athens, AL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Bursitis doctor near Athens, AL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Bursitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Bursitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Bursitis doctor near Athens, AL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Bursitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Bursitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Bursitis doctors near Athens, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Bursitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Bursitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Bursitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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