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Whether you are a weekend warrior or professional athlete, Dr. Momaya has extensive experience in the management shoulder, elbow and knee injuries.
Dr. Amit Momaya is a sports medicine surgeon and serves as the head of the sports medicine division within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
He has extensive experience in the care of patients with shoulder, elbow and knee injuries. Furthermore, he has taken care of athletes at all levels—from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete. Dr. Momaya currently serves as team physician for UAB Athletics, Birmingham Legion FC, Birmingham Bulls Hockey, BUSA soccer, Hoover-Vestavia Soccer, and multiple high schools. In addition, Dr. Momaya is an active clinician scientist. His research has been published in leading Orthopedic journals and presented at multiple local and national meetings.
We appreciated our visit with Dr. Momaya and his team. He is an excellent, thorough and dedicated physician.He has excellent bedside manners. My son is looking forward to shadowing him and his team this summer and in the future. Thank you for your time Dr. M...
-B. Birur
I had my knee surgery in January 2024. Before I had this surgery, I was in constant pain. I had immediate relief after the surgery. Dr. Momaya was wonderful and thorough. I completed the physical therapy as in instructed and I'm about 85% back to myself befor...
-R. Bowie
Amit Momaya, MD 3 days after my 40th birthday I had a major surgery first time ever going under the knife and no matter how nervous I was MD Momaya was very informative and also was very supportive Through the process of surgery and the recovery A big s...
-K. Allen
Had a ruptured achilles repaired with Dr. Momaya and everything went great. He thoroughly explained the issues, process, surgery, and recovery. Great attention to detail and friendly staff.
-B. Pierre
Great Doctor that knows what he‘s doing and also clarifies his decisions and is willing to answer your questions thoroughly so that you are feeling safe and can trust him. Thank you for your help!
-B. Erhard
Dr. Momaya, thank you very much for the excellent knee surgery you did. I'm very thankful for your kindness, your guidance in shared decision making, and your help with my quick recovery after surgery.
-U. Kannan
Everybody who worked with me was amazing! Always answered questions and reassured me that I will be back playing again.
-E. Hyde
Dr. Momaya repaired my broken clavicle on 11/14/2023. I am satisfied with the results of how my clavicle has healed. I would recommend Dr. Momaya to my family and friends that are in need of a great surgeon.
-L. Briscoe
My experience with Dr. Momaya was great! He made me feel at home with the first interaction that we had. He made me feel comfortable before and after the surgery. My knee healed up very well and I am back to my normal day activities with no pain. I highly reco...
-W. Jr
Dr. Momaya is dedicated to his patients and practice. He is diligent about getting patients seen in a timely manner even if it requires additional work after hours. His patients have great results, and he is dedicated to teaching and research in a way that con...
-P. Lane
Dr. Momaya and his staff were absolutely amazing. Surgery day was fast and efficient and I'm back to feeling brand new again.
-K. Hicks
Dr. Momaya took amazing care of me! I began having shoulder issues and was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff. He was not eager to do surgery and recommended therapy to make certain that surgery was necessary. Therapy did help me for a few months but the pa...
-T. Dunn
Very thorough exam. Terrific patient rapport. Staff attentive to my needs.
-S. Reece
In and out, straight to the point with all questions answered, I arrive and leave comfortably and knowing that I’m the best hands I could possibly be in
-J. LAW
Excellent care! Great results.
-D. Heath
Great bed side manners!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-T. Williams
I truly enjoyed the service I received and the communication that Dr. Momaya and the nurses had when it came to my health. Everyone was very respectful and showed kindness to their patients and I really appreciated that.
-K. Phillips
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