# Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Alabama (October 2026)

Updated October 2026. Source: https://bestdocs.us/alabama/orthopedic-surgeons/

Dr. Perry Savage ranks first with a score of 89.4: 5.0 stars from 489 Google reviews; 58 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Perry Savage ranks second with a score of 89.4: 5.0 stars from 489 Google reviews; 38 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Michael Wiedmer ranks third with a score of 89.2: 5.0 stars from 401 Google reviews; 32 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.

1. **Perry Savage, MD** — Orthopedic Surgeon, Birmingham, AL. Score 89.4. Google 5.0 from 489 reviews; 58 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. [Profile](https://bestdocs.us/doctor/perry-savage-orthopedic-surgeon-birmingham-1992778211/)
2. **Perry Savage, MD** — Orthopedic Surgeon, Birmingham, AL. Score 89.4. Google 5.0 from 489 reviews; 38 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. [Profile](https://bestdocs.us/doctor/perry-savage-orthopedic-surgeon-birmingham-1750354387/)
3. **Michael Wiedmer, MD** — Orthopedic Surgeon, Anniston, AL. Score 89.2. Google 5.0 from 401 reviews; 32 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. [Profile](https://bestdocs.us/doctor/michael-wiedmer-orthopedic-surgeon-anniston-1225027790/)
4. **Duane Tippets, MD** — Orthopedic Surgeon, Anniston, AL. Score 89.0. Google 5.0 from 360 reviews; 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. [Profile](https://bestdocs.us/doctor/duane-tippets-orthopedic-surgeon-anniston-1043209513/)
5. **Jeffrey Dugas, MD** — Orthopedic Surgeon, Birmingham, AL. Score 88.9. Google 5.0 from 343 reviews; 32 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. [Profile](https://bestdocs.us/doctor/jeffrey-dugas-orthopedic-surgeon-birmingham-1912974734/)
6. **Kenneth Vandervoort, MD** — Orthopedic Surgeon, Anniston, AL. Score 88.7. Google 5.0 from 300 reviews; 44 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. [Profile](https://bestdocs.us/doctor/kenneth-vandervoort-orthopedic-surgeon-anniston-1912996158/)
7. **John Young, MD** — Orthopedic Surgeon, Florence, AL. Score 88.4. Google 5.0 from 240 reviews; 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. [Profile](https://bestdocs.us/doctor/john-young-orthopedic-surgeon-florence-1437119765/)
8. **David Adkison, MD** — Orthopedic Surgeon, Birmingham, AL. Score 88.2. Google 5.0 from 216 reviews; 42 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. [Profile](https://bestdocs.us/doctor/david-adkison-orthopedic-surgeon-birmingham-1396743779/)
9. **Jeffrey Goodman, MD** — Orthopedic Surgeon, Florence, AL. Score 87.9. Google 5.0 from 338 reviews; 29 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. [Profile](https://bestdocs.us/doctor/jeffrey-goodman-orthopedic-surgeon-florence-1700846037/)
10. **Scott Appell, MD** — Orthopedic Surgeon, Vestavia, AL. Score 86.8. Google 4.9 from 833 reviews; 40 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. [Profile](https://bestdocs.us/doctor/scott-appell-orthopedic-surgeon-vestavia-1891715918/)

Ranked by the BestDocs score (https://bestdocs.us/methodology/), weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews (60%) over public anonymous reviews (40%). Sponsored placements never change rank.