The 20 Best Osteochondritis Dissecans Doctors Near Me in Birmingham, AL

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The 20 Best Osteochondritis Dissecans Doctors near Birmingham, AL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Osteochondritis Dissecans near Birmingham, AL. Of these, 17 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Michael J. Patterson
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Michael J. Patterson
    Orthopedics

    Baptist Health Centers LLC

    1130 22nd St S, Suite 1000, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    205-715-5943
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Patterson is an Orthopedics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Patterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and Osteochondritis Dissecans. Dr. Patterson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Yulia Melenevsky
    Radiology
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Yulia Melenevsky
    Radiology

    UAB Hospital Birmingham

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    617-947-6406
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Yulia Melenevsky is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Melenevsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. Her top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Bronchogenic Cyst, Caffey Disease, and Desmoid Tumor.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. David Thornton
    Radiology
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. David Thornton
    Radiology

    Office

    2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    205-824-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Thornton is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Thornton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Tenosynovitis, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

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    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Shane Wear
    Radiology
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Shane Wear
    Radiology

    Office

    2204 Lakeshore Dr Ste 140, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    205-824-8000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shane Wear is a Radiologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Wear is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Ashley Estes
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Ashley Estes
    Orthopedics

    Office

    1600 7th Ave S Ste 402, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (0.8 miles away)
    205-934-1041
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ashley Estes is an Orthopedics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Estes is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Fibrous Dysplasia, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Bhumit Desai
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Bhumit Desai
    Orthopedics

    University Of Alabama Hospital

    619 19th St S, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    205-934-4011
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bhumit Desai is an Orthopedics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Trigger Thumb, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Infectious Arthritis, Knee Replacement, and Shoulder Arthroscopy.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Marcus Rothermich
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Marcus Rothermich
    Orthopedics

    Andrews Sports Medicine And Orthopaedic Center

    805 Saint Vincents Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    205-939-3699
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Marcus Rothermich is an Orthopedics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Rothermich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive, Gorham's Disease, Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Norman Waldrop
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Norman Waldrop
    Orthopedics

    Andrews Sports Medicine And Orthopaedic Center

    805 Saint Vincents Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    205-939-3699
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Norman Waldrop is an Orthopedics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Waldrop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Morton Neuroma, and Metatarsalgia.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Jeffrey Dugas
    Sports Medicine
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Jeffrey Dugas
    Sports Medicine

    Andrews Sports Medicine And Orthopaedic Center

    805 Saint Vincents Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    205-939-3699
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Dugas is a Sports Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Dugas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Endoscopy, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Edward Cain
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Edward Cain
    Orthopedics

    Andrews Sports Medicine And Orthopaedic Center

    805 Saint Vincents Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    205-939-3699
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Edward Cain is an Orthopedics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Cain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Endoscopy, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Charles Pitts
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Charles Pitts
    Orthopedics

    Andrews Sports Medicine And Orthopaedic Center

    805 Saint Vincents Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    205-939-3699
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Pitts is an Orthopedics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Pitts is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Metatarsalgia, and Contracture Deformity.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Benton Emblom
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Benton Emblom
    Orthopedics

    Andrews Sports Medicine And Orthopaedic Center

    805 Saint Vincents Dr, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    205-939-3699
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Benton Emblom is an Orthopedics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Emblom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenotomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Dewey Jones
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Dewey Jones
    Orthopedics

    Drs. Chadband & Rowland P.C.

    513 Brookwood Blvd Ste 200, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    205-877-8377
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Dewey Jones is an Orthopedics provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. William Krauss
    Podiatric Surgery
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. William Krauss
    Podiatric Surgery

    Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

    4517 Southlake Pkwy, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (11.2 miles away)
    205-985-4111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Krauss is a Podiatric Surgeon in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Krauss is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Lethal Congenital Contracture Syndrome, Distal Arthrogryposis, Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6, and Congenital Contractures.

    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. John Kirchner
    Podiatric Surgery
    Advanced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. John Kirchner
    Podiatric Surgery

    Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

    4517 Southlake Pkwy, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (11.2 miles away)
    205-985-4111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Kirchner is a Podiatric Surgeon in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Kirchner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Jonathan Isbell
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Jonathan Isbell
    Orthopedics

    Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc

    4517 Southlake Pkwy, 
    Hoover, AL 
     (11.2 miles away)
    205-985-4111
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jonathan Isbell is an Orthopedics provider in Hoover, Alabama. Dr. Isbell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Yvonne Conway
    Podiatric Surgery
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Yvonne Conway
    Podiatric Surgery

    Office

    5850 Valley Rd Ste 110, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    205-838-3090
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Yvonne Conway is a Podiatric Surgeon in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Conway is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. Her top areas of expertise are Bunions, Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Tenotomy.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. James Thomas
    Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. James Thomas
    Podiatric Medicine

    Office

    5850 Valley Rd Ste 110, 
    Birmingham, AL 
     (11.9 miles away)
    205-838-3090
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Thomas is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tendinitis.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Daryl Dykes
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Daryl Dykes
    Orthopedics

    Office

    120 Cahaba Valley Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Pelham, AL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    205-663-2103
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daryl Dykes is an Orthopedics provider in Pelham, Alabama. Dr. Dykes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Davis Rogers
    Hand Surgery
    Experienced in Osteochondritis Dissecans

    Dr. Davis Rogers
    Hand Surgery

    Office

    120 Cahaba Valley Pkwy Ste 100, 
    Pelham, AL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    205-621-3778
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Davis Rogers is a Hand Surgeon in Pelham, Alabama. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Compartment Syndrome, Hypermobile Joints, and Fasciotomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Osteochondritis Dissecans?

    Osteochondritis dissecans is a joint condition that occurs when a piece of cartilage and the thin layer of bone beneath it, separates from the end of the bone. If the piece of cartilage and bone remain close to where they detached, they may not cause any symptoms. However, affected people may experience pain, weakness and/or decreased range of motion in the affected joint if the cartilage and bone travel into the joint space. In most cases, the exact underlying cause is unknown. Rarely, the condition can affect more than one family member (called familial Osteochondritis dissecans); in these cases, Osteochondritis dissecans is caused by changes in the ACAN gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

    When should I see an Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor near Birmingham, 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 an Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor near Birmingham, 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor near Birmingham, AL?

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    How does MediFind rank Osteochondritis Dissecans doctors near Birmingham, 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctors near Birmingham, 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 an Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor near Birmingham, 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 an Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor near Birmingham, 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 Osteochondritis Dissecans doctors near Birmingham, AL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Osteochondritis Dissecans 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 an Osteochondritis Dissecans doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Osteochondritis Dissecans 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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