Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting First Health in Alabama
9 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Alabama accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Sports Medicine, Spine Surgery, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Common hospital affiliations include St Vincent's Birmingham, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, and Grandview Medical Center.


Edward Cain, MD
Orthopaedics
Birmingham, AL30+ years


Charlie Talbert, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Birmingham, AL30+ years


Jeffrey Dugas, MD
Fellowship Director, American Sports Medicine Institute
Orthopaedics
Vestavia Hills, AL30+ years


Edmund Rowland, MD
Orthopaedics
Mobile, AL30+ years


Kathleen McKeon, MD
Orthopaedics
Trussville, AL15+ years


Norman Waldrop, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopaedics
Vestavia Hills, AL20+ years


Daniel Matthews, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Daphne, AL30+ years7+ pubs


Roland Hester, M.D.
Orthopaedics
Montgomery, AL30+ years3+ pubs


Michael Blackmer, DO
Orthopaedics
Mobile, AL10+ years5+ pubs
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Sports Medicine, Spine Surgery, and Hand & Upper Extremity. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.