Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center

What Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center does

Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center is a private, for-profit orthopaedic and sports medicine practice headquartered at Ascension St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, operating seven clinic locations across the region. Founded in 1987 by Dr. James R. Andrews, an internationally renowned orthopaedic surgeon, the practice delivers specialty care across nine orthopaedic service lines (elbow, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, hip, joint replacement, knee, shoulder, spine, and sports medicine), treating competitive athletes, active individuals, and patients with chronic orthopaedic conditions. Core service offerings include surgical interventions, non-operative care, on-site diagnostic imaging via the OrthoSports Imaging Center, Durable Medical Equipment including custom 3D-printed splints, sports-related concussion management, and dedicated international patient services.

The practice is structurally and operationally integrated with the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), a 501(c)(3) research and education foundation also founded by Dr. Andrews in 1987. ASMI operates a state-of-the-art biomechanics laboratory with motion capture technology, a musculoskeletal research and surgical skills lab, and the nation's largest accredited sports medicine fellowship program, with alumni practicing in 44 states, Puerto Rico, and 10 foreign countries. This integration feeds evidence-based treatment protocols and supplies a continuous pipeline of fellowship-trained physicians. Andrews also holds official team physician roles across professional (New Orleans Saints, Birmingham Squadron, WWE, Birmingham Barons) and collegiate programs (Alabama, Auburn, Samford, Jacksonville State, Troy, Tuskegee, University of West Alabama).

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: professional fee-for-service clinical care billed through major commercial and government insurance plans, Durable Medical Equipment hardware sales, contracted team physician services for sports organizations, and fellowship training programs delivered in partnership with ASMI. Patient acquisition flows through physician referrals, direct online appointment requests via Formstack, and the ModMed-powered patient portal, with supplementary brand visibility driven by patient comeback stories, social media, and earned media coverage of high-profile athlete treatments. The practice adopted Stryker SmartRobotics Technology for total knee replacements in 2025 and is expanding its physical footprint with a new Brookwood Village location in 2026.

Name

Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center

Legal name

Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center

Website

https://andrewssportsmedicine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center is a private Birmingham-based orthopaedic and sports medicine practice operating seven locations, treating athletes and active patients across nine specialty service lines and serving as official team physician for major professional and collegiate sports programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Care

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAKALAB

Sports Medicine

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAKALAA

General Orthopedics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAKALAC

Orthopedic Surgery (Operative Orthopedics)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

SECONDARYHLAKALAI

Shoulder & Elbow

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Keywords

• Sports medicine services
• Orthopaedic surgery
• Joint replacement
• Injury rehabilitation
• Athletic healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from clinical consultations, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, and follow-up care for sports medicine and orthopaedic conditions.
2. Durable Medical Equipment (DME): Sale of medical equipment including braces, casts, 3D printed splints, post-surgical equipment, compression garments, and orthotics.
3. Team Physician Services: Medical coverage services provided to sports teams and athletic organizations as team physicians.
4. Fellowship Training Programs: Educational programs for physicians including Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship and Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center is a private medical practice providing comprehensive sports medicine and orthopaedic patient care, including consultations, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures (such as ACL reconstruction, joint replacement, and Tommy John surgery), durable medical equipment, and rehabilitation. The practice operates seven clinical locations in the Birmingham, Alabama area and serves competitive athletes, active individuals, and sports teams across the United States and internationally.

Product overview

Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center is a medical practice centered at Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham in Alabama, offering comprehensive orthopaedic and sports medicine care across nine specialty areas (elbow, foot & ankle, hand & wrist, hip, joint replacement, knee, shoulder, spine, and sports medicine). The practice integrates patient-facing digital services including a ModMed-powered patient portal for secure communication and bill pay, durable medical equipment provision, and online appointment scheduling via Formstack. Through its affiliated American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), the organization conducts biomechanical and clinical research, operates two fellowship programs (Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Primary Care Sports Medicine), and provides sports team medical coverage. The practice accepts major insurance plans and maintains an e-commerce store for branded merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopaedic Care - Elbow Specialized treatment for elbow injuries and conditions including Tommy John surgeries, tendon repairs, and overuse injuries common in throwing athletes.
• Orthopaedic Care - Foot & Ankle Comprehensive foot and ankle treatment including sprains, fractures, Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and surgical interventions.
• Orthopaedic Care - Hand & Wrist Treatment for hand and wrist injuries including fractures, carpal tunnel, tendon injuries, and repetitive strain conditions.
• Orthopaedic Care - Hip Hip injury treatment and bilateral hip replacement surgeries, including anterior hip replacement approaches for faster recovery.
• Orthopaedic Care - Joint Replacement Total and partial joint replacement surgeries including knee replacements using Stryker SmartRobotics technology, hip replacements, and revision procedures.
• Orthopaedic Care - Knee Knee treatment including ACL reconstruction, meniscus repairs, cartilage restoration, and ligament reconstruction surgeries.
• Orthopaedic Care - Shoulder Shoulder treatment including rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs, instability surgery, and shoulder replacement procedures.
• Orthopaedic Care - Spine Spine treatment for back pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and other cervical and lumbar conditions.
• Sports Medicine Comprehensive sports medicine services for athletes at all levels including injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Sports-Related Concussion Treatment Evaluation and management of sports-related concussions using current protocols and return-to-play guidelines.
• Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sale of medical equipment including braces, casts, 3D printed splints, post-surgical equipment, crutches, walkers, compression garments, and orthotics with same-day fitting at all seven locations.
• Patient Portal Secure online portal powered by ModMed that allows patients to communicate with physicians, refill prescriptions, and pay outstanding bills.
• Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Advanced training fellowship in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery at Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham with rotations through Dr. Jeff Dugas, Dr. Lyle Cain, and Dr. Benton Emblom.
• Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Fellowship developing non-operative orthopaedic physicians with expertise in musculoskeletal injury care.
• Sports Team Medical Coverage Medical coverage services provided to professional, college, and university sports teams as team physicians, including pre-participation physicals for athletes.
• Andrews SM Gear E-Commerce Store Online retail store selling Andrews Sports Medicine branded merchandise including apparel and headwear.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fellows located in 44 states, Puerto Rico, and 10 foreign countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1987ASMI is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit sports medicine research and education foundation founded by Dr. James R. Andrews in 1987. Located at Ascension St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, AL. ASMI works hand-in-hand with Andrews Sports Medicine doctors to conduct cutting-edge sports medicine research and provides fellowship training programs.
• New Orleans SaintsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndrews Sports Medicine serves as official team physicians for the New Orleans Saints NFL franchise, providing comprehensive athletic healthcare services to professional football players.
• Alabama Crimson TideflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides medical coverage as team physicians for the University of Alabama's athletic programs, including football, gymnastics, and other sports.
• Auburn UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes as official team physicians for Auburn University athletics, providing sports medicine coverage across multiple sports programs.
• Birmingham SquadroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBA G League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans, receiving sports medicine services from Andrews Sports Medicine physicians.
• WWEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides sports medicine and orthopaedic care services for WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) athletes.
• Samford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides team physician services for Samford University's athletic programs.
• Jacksonville State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes as team physicians for Jacksonville State Gamecocks athletics.
• Troy UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides medical coverage for Troy University Trojans athletic programs.
• University of West AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeam physician services for University of West Alabama Tigers athletics.
• Tuskegee UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides sports medicine coverage for Tuskegee University athletic programs.
• Birmingham BaronscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAA Affiliate of Chicago White Sox, receiving sports medicine services. Tim Elko's ACL surgery was performed by Dr. Lyle Cain.
• USA CheerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides sports medicine support and injury prevention expertise for USA Cheer programs.
• Ascension St. Vincent's HospitalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndrews Sports Medicine is co-located at Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham campus, providing integrated hospital-based care including diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, and surgical facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute: Large multi-specialty orthopaedic practice with significant sports medicine presence, multiple regional locations, team physician affiliations, and research activity. Comparable to Andrews as a high-volume destination sports medicine group, but with broader geographic distribution.
• Hospital Corporation of America (HCA Florida / HCA Sports Medicine): National hospital system that owns and operates large orthopaedic and sports medicine service lines including team physician programs. Comparable as a competitor and potential acquirer of independent sports medicine groups.

Others

• Stryker Corporation: Medical device manufacturer whose SmartRobotics system Andrews uses for total knee replacements. Comparable as a key technology partner enabling Andrews' robotic-assisted surgery offering, and as an adjacent stakeholder in sports medicine orthopaedics.
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS): Professional society that certifies and represents orthopaedic surgeons. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler shaping fellowship accreditation, continuing education, and clinical guidelines that Andrews leverages through ASMI.

Direct peers

• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): New York-based specialty hospital consistently ranked #1 in orthopedics. Directly comparable as a destination orthopaedic and sports medicine center serving elite athletes and consumers, with a parallel research institute and fellowship programs.
• Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic: Los Angeles-based sports medicine and orthopaedic practice (now part of Cedars-Sinai) historically known for treating professional athletes. Highly comparable to Andrews in scope, sports team affiliations, and reputation-driven patient acquisition.
• Steadman Clinic: Vail, Colorado-based orthopaedic and sports medicine practice founded by Dr. J. Richard Steadman, paired with the Steadman Philippon Research Institute. Closely comparable to Andrews as a destination clinic treating professional and Olympic athletes with strong research and fellowship operations.
• Wisconsin Orthopaedic Society / Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Services: Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Services (home of the Milwaukee Bucks team physicians and research institute). Comparable as a destination sports medicine group with a research institute, team-physician contracts, and fellowship pipeline.

Regional players

• U.S. Physical Therapy: Operator of outpatient physical therapy clinics across the U.S. Comparable as a non-physician musculoskeletal and rehabilitation provider that competes for post-surgical rehabilitation referrals.

Emerging players

• ATI Physical Therapy: Large outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine provider with a national footprint, working closely with orthopaedic surgeons. Comparable as a rehabilitation and injury prevention channel adjacent to Andrews' services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/andrewssportmed
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1O4A3kj_fYJ814xrKKhxkg
• Facebookfacebook.com/AndrewsSportsMedicine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/andrews-sports-medicine-and-orthopaedic-center?trk=company_logo
• Instagraminstagram.com/andrews_sports_medicine
• TikToktiktok.com/@andrewssportsmedicine

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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