Sports Medicine Clinic

Hours of Operation:

Monday Afternoon
Tuesday Afternoon
Thursday Morning
Friday Afternoon

The deShazo Sports Medicine Clinic at University Medical Center was started in 2009 in order to serve active individuals and athletes with prompt evaluation and treatment of the various medical and musculoskeletal conditions they may suffer from and quickly return them to their active lifestyle.

Named after Dr. William deShazo, who was on the faculty of UMC and served as the Team Physician to the Alabama Crimson Tide under legendary Coach Bear Bryant, the clinic now serves as a focal point for evaluation and treatment of injuries and medical conditions facing all athletes and active individuals. Staffed by some of the top Sports Medicine trained physicians in the region, the deShazo Clinic is ready to serve the needs of the surrounding community. Whether it is for a pre-participation physical exam, or to treat that nagging knee pain, the physicians and staff at the Sports Medicine Clinic are ready to serve you.

The clinic is staffed by renowned Sports Medicine trained physicians and serves as a teaching center for Fellows, residents and medical students from around the country that come here to learn from the best.

You can view more information about the Sports Medicine Fellowship here.

Tip of the Month: Knee Pain

The human knee is a complex and amazing joint largely unappreciated until something begins to hurt.  And it’s almost certain that we all will have knee pain at some point in our lives considering the incredible stresses placed upon the knee and the cumulative wear and tear over a lifetime.  Because a healthy and functioning knee joint is so important to our daily lives, it is imperative to recognize and differentiate the most common injuries to the knee, as well as sources of pain in and around the knee that do not involve the joint itself. 

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