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Dr. David Adkison, MD
Orthopedic Surgery* Age 74
Dr. David Adkison, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)
Dr. David Adkison, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. David Adkison, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

Dr. David Adkison, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 74
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. David Adkison, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Birmingham, AL.

About Dr. David Adkison, MD

Dr. Adkison graduated from University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at National Naval Medical Center. Dr. David Adkison, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has 42 years experience. Dr. Adkison has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis and Rotator Cuff Tear among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Adkison received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Adkison's office accepts new patients. Dr. Adkison accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Total Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Joint Pain
Shoulder Bursitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Osteoarthritis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Cervical Radiculopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Bursitis
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Radiculopathy
Steroid Injection
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Broken Arm
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Avascular Necrosis
Neuroplasty
Shoulder Osteophyte
AC Joint Injury
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Replacement Revision
Excision of Humerus
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Joint Drainage
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • BlueCard PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Choice POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO

Where Dr. David Adkison, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 UAB STV Orthopedics LLC
    2700 10th Ave S Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35205
  2. 2 Office
    805 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL 35205

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Sep 24, 2025
He did a rt reverse total shoulder surg on me. I have had excellent results and have had pain relief and great results post surgery.
— Sep 24, 2025
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Meet Dr. David Adkison, MD

Specialties*
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Adkison's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Adkison, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Adkison's profile.

Dr. Adkison frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Tendinosis and Rotator Cuff Tear. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Adkison, MD is affiliated with UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education
Internship
  • National Naval Medical Center
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • National Naval Medical Center
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • The Orthopedic Speciality Hospital
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. David Adkison, MD Practices

  • UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL

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