Spine Surgeons · Alabama · October 2026
Best Spine Surgeons in Alabama (October 2026)
Dr. Scott Morris ranks first with a score of 88.1: 5.0 stars from 327 Google reviews; 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Andrew Cordover ranks second with a score of 87.1: 5.0 stars from 212 Google reviews; 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment. Dr. Robert Sorrell ranks third with a score of 86.4: 4.9 stars from 816 Google reviews; 40 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment.
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Scott Morris, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 327 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 88.1 · 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Andrew Cordover, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 212 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 87.1 · 35 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Robert Sorrell, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 816 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 86.4 · 40 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Robert Wolf, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 775 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 86.4 · 33 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Lawrence Lemak, MD
4.9 out of 5 · 530 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 86.0 · 57 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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William Standeffer, MD
5.0 out of 5 · 488 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 85.7 · 27 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Jeffrey Wade, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 591 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 83.1 · 36 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Zenko Hrynkiw, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 401 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 82.7 · 43 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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John Johnson, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 400 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 82.7 · 34 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
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Robert Robinson, MD
4.8 out of 5 · 329 Google reviews (not verified as patients)
Score 82.5 · 33 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment
The same list as a table
| Rank | Doctor | City | Score | Rating | Reviews | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Morris, MD | Birmingham | 88.1 | 5.0 | 327 | 39 |
| 2 | Andrew Cordover, MD | Birmingham | 87.1 | 5.0 | 212 | 35 |
| 3 | Robert Sorrell, MD | Vestavia | 86.4 | 4.9 | 816 | 40 |
| 4 | Robert Wolf, MD | Birmingham | 86.4 | 4.9 | 775 | 33 |
| 5 | Lawrence Lemak, MD | Vestavia | 86.0 | 4.9 | 530 | 57 |
| 6 | William Standeffer, MD | Tuscaloosa | 85.7 | 5.0 | 488 | 27 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Wade, MD | Birmingham | 83.1 | 4.8 | 591 | 36 |
| 8 | Zenko Hrynkiw, MD | Birmingham | 82.7 | 4.8 | 401 | 43 |
| 9 | John Johnson, MD | Huntsville | 82.7 | 4.8 | 400 | 34 |
| 10 | Robert Robinson, MD | Birmingham | 82.5 | 4.8 | 329 | 33 |
How we ranked
Ratings are weighted toward independent, third-party verified patient reviews. When a physician has them, 60% of the rating comes from patients surveyed by an independent third party (not chosen by the practice) and 40% from public, anonymous reviews such as Google. Google reviews are not verified as patient reviews: anyone can post one, positive or negative, without being seen by the physician and from any state or country. So anonymous reviews alone count for less, and a few posts can't carry a physician to the top. BestDocs does not use Yelp reviews at all (why). The score also weighs years since medical school and accepting Medicare assignment. Every physician here has a verified practice website and at least five patient reviews. No one can pay to change a rank. Read the full method.
Questions
Who is the highest-ranked spine surgeon in Alabama?
Scott Morris, MD in Birmingham, with a BestDocs score of 88.1 (5.0 stars from 327 Google reviews; 39 years since medical school; accepts Medicare assignment).
How many spine surgeons in Alabama have online booking?
25 of the 50 ranked spine surgeons in Alabama offer online booking on their practice website.
How are these spine surgeons ranked?
By the BestDocs score, which is weighted toward independent third-party verified patient reviews: patient rating (50 points; 60% independent verified reviews and 40% anonymous public reviews when both exist), years in practice (31.25) and verified credentials (18.75). Sponsored placements never change rank. The full method is on the methodology page.
Data as of October 2026. Sources: CMS NPPES, CMS Doctors and Clinicians file, Google business listings, practice websites. Ratings are Google ratings, shown as text and not marked up as reviews.