Caring for the Tennessee Valley
45+ years
Where does it hurt?
Orthopaedic, spine and sports medicine care across north Alabama and south-central Tennessee. No referral needed.
Orthopaedic, spine and sports medicine care across north Alabama and south-central Tennessee. No referral needed.
Care for every part of you
Each part of the body has its own team of specialty-trained physicians at TOC – so you see the right doctor from your first visit.
ShoulderEvery condition of the shoulder, diagnosed and treated
SpineBack and neck pain, with surgeons and physiatrists
Hand, wrist & elbowNorth Alabama's first and largest team of hand specialists
HipArthritis, bursitis, fractures and more
KneeEvery condition of the knee, from torn ligaments to arthritis
Foot & ankleSprains, fractures and everyday foot pain
- Joint replacementKnee and hip replacement, including Mako robotic-assisted surgery
- Sports medicineComplete care for sports injuries, at every level of play
- Pediatric orthopaedicsCare built around a child's growing skeleton
- Pain managementHelp when chronic pain gets in the way of daily life
- Physical medicine & rehabPhysiatrists who focus on recovery without surgery
- TraumaFractures and serious injuries, treated by trauma specialists
13 locations across the Tennessee Valley
Find TOC close to home, from Florence to Scottsboro and up to Fayetteville, Tennessee. Our main clinic is at 927 Franklin Street in Huntsville.
Albertville · Ardmore · Athens · Decatur · Fayetteville, TN · Florence · Guntersville · Hampton Cove · Huntsville Main · Madison · Rogersville · Scottsboro · Winfield
Find a locationFrom injury to recovery, all at TOC
TOC surgeons use Mako robotics for knee and hip replacement, and Mazor robotics for spinal fusion and scoliosis surgery. A 3D plan built from your CT scan maps out each step – and your surgeon guides the robotic arm the whole time.
Robotic surgerySprains, strains, closed fractures and sports injuries can't always wait for an appointment. Walk in to Urgent Ortho at Huntsville Main, Monday to Friday 8am–7pm and Saturday 8am–12pm. No appointment needed.
Walk-in hours and locationsOur physical and occupational therapists work alongside your TOC physician, so surgery, rehab and return to work follow one plan. Therapy is close to home, in 13 towns across the Tennessee Valley.
Physical therapy
The specialists behind your care
35 physicians, each focused on one part of the body or one kind of care – and working as one team.
Joseph W. Clark, MD
Shoulder · Hand, wrist & elbow
Larry M. Parker, MD
Spine surgery · Sports medicine
Heather L. Licht, MD
Hand, wrist & elbow
David B. Griffin, MD
Joint replacement · Hip & knee
Michael W. Cantrell, MD
Sports medicine · Knee & shoulder
Matthew J. DeOrio, MD
Foot & ankle
Steven L. Buckley, MD
Pediatric orthopaedics
Anthony F. Massoll, MD
Pain management
Why the Tennessee Valley chooses TOC
No referral needed
Request an appointment with any TOC physician yourself. A scheduling specialist will contact you within one business day.
A specialist for every joint
Physicians with fellowship and subspecialty training – from hand surgeons to pediatric orthopaedists.
Everything in one practice
MRI, physical therapy, and orthotics & prosthetics are part of TOC, right alongside your doctor.
45 years close to home
One of Alabama's largest orthopaedic, spine and sports medicine centers, with 13 locations.
Before your first visit
- Do I need a referral?
- No. You can request an appointment with any TOC physician on your own. Some insurance plans still ask for one – Medicaid does – so check with your plan if you are not sure.
- Can I walk in with an injury?
- Yes. Urgent Ortho treats sprains, strains, closed fractures and sports injuries without an appointment. Huntsville Main is open Monday to Friday 8am–7pm and Saturday 8am–12pm. For open fractures, head injuries or heavy bleeding, go to a hospital.
- My child got hurt. Where should we go?
- Walk in any weekday afternoon to TOC's Pediatric Injury Clinic, staffed by pediatric orthopaedic trained physicians and nurse practitioners.
- What insurance do you accept?
- We work with most plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and Tennessee, Aetna, Cigna, Humana – Tricare and United Healthcare. Call (256) 539-2728 to check yours.
- Am I a candidate for robotic surgery?
- Most people who need a joint replacement or spine surgery are eligible. Your surgeon will look at your imaging and talk it through with you at a consultation.
- How do I make an appointment?
- Fill in the online form and a scheduling specialist will contact you within one business day. Or call (256) 539-2728, Monday to Friday 8:00–4:30.
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