Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center

08/10/2026

🏗️ Brookwood Village | July Construction Update

Our future flagship at Brookwood Village is taking shape as we move toward our targeted Summer 2027 opening.

July brought several major milestones, including the substantial completion of mall demolition, structural steel for the south expansion and north elevation, and major slab-on-grade work.

With significant structural work now in place, the transformation of Brookwood Village into the future home of Andrews Sports Medicine is becoming more visible with each passing month.

Led by Brasfield & Gorrie, DSC Architects, Hammes, and Veritas Real Estate Advisors, this project reflects a shared commitment to creating an exceptional destination for orthopaedic and sports medicine care.

We’re building more than a facility — we’re building the future of orthopaedic and sports medicine care for our community.

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08/06/2026

Twenty years ago, Drew Brees suffered one of the most devastating shoulder injuries in NFL history.

Many questioned whether he would ever throw a football the same way again.

What followed was an extraordinary team effort in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. James Andrews, Dr. Lyle Cain, Dr. Jeff Dugas, and physical therapist Kevin Wilk, DPT. worked alongside one of the most determined athletes they’ve ever treated to help rebuild Brees’ shoulder—and ultimately his Hall of Fame career.

After departing Birmingham three months post-op, Drew’s journey continued with Coach Tom House, Coach Sean Payton and his Saints teammates.

In this outstanding feature by longtime New Orleans Saints writer John DeShazier, you’ll hear directly from the team behind one of the greatest comebacks in professional sports.

It’s a powerful reminder that Victory Over Injury® is never the work of one person. It’s built through expertise, teamwork, and relentless determination of the athlete.

Inside the stories of the people who shaped Drew Brees' Hall of Fame journey

08/06/2026

🏈 Football season is back, and Andrews Sports Medicine’s team of doctors is ready.

From summer workouts to Friday night kickoffs, our doctors are honored to serve as team physicians for more than 50 high schools and middle schools across Central Alabama. Throughout the season, we’ll be on the sidelines providing expert care to help student-athletes safely compete and return to the sports they love.

📣 Follow along leading up to the kickoff of the 2026 football season as we launch our “On the Sideline. Behind the Scenes.” campaign - highlighting the schools we proudly serve across Central Alabama.

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08/05/2026

Each year, physicians from across the country come to Birmingham to train in one of the world’s premier sports medicine fellowship programs.

Please join us in welcoming the 2026–2027 American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI)/Andrews Sports Medicine Fellowship Class! 👏

Over the next year, these outstanding orthopaedic sports medicine fellows, primary care sports medicine fellows, and athletic training resident will train alongside our internationally recognized physicians and care team, gaining invaluable experience caring for athletes and active individuals at every level—from youth sports to the professional ranks.

For more than four decades, the ASMI/Andrews Sports Medicine Fellowship has helped shape the future of sports medicine. Today, its graduates serve athletes, patients, teams, and communities throughout the United States and around the world.

We are honored to be part of their journey and look forward to another year of education, mentorship, innovation, and excellence. Welcome to the Andrews Sports Medicine and ASMI family!

Front Row (L-R):
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellows: John Tolomeo, MD • Ian Cummins, MD • Chelsy Deloney, MD • Zach Burger, DO
Athletic Training Resident: Austin Crawford, ATC

Back Row (L-R):
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellows: Michael O’Brien, MD • Raees Seedat, MD • Jeremy Frederick, MD • Kevin Lehane, DO • Jared Watson, MD • William Allen, MD

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08/05/2026

This past weekend, the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) and Andrews Sports Medicine proudly hosted the largest annual Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course in our history.

Physicians, current and former fellows, residents, and healthcare professionals from our practice and from across the country gathered at the Bruno Conference Center for two days of expert instruction, hands-on scanning, and cadaver workshops focused on advancing the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound for diagnosis and ultrasound-guided procedures.

Thank you to our outstanding faculty, guest instructors, and every participant who helped make this year’s course our biggest and most successful to date.

A special thank you to Regenerative Medicine Training Institute and Accelerated Biologics for their generous support and partnership in helping make this event possible.

Together, we’re advancing sports medicine through education, innovation, and collaboration.

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08/05/2026

Football season is almost here - and so is one of the busiest times of the year at Andrews Sports Medicine.

As we prepare to care for athletes across Alabama this fall, we’re expanding our front-line team and are seeking a Patient Service Liaison for our Birmingham clinic.

This role is the first impression of our practice and plays an essential part in delivering the exceptional patient experience Andrews Sports Medicine is known for. Ideal candidates are service-driven, detail-oriented, comfortable with insurance processes, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Whether it’s a Friday night football injury, a weekend warrior, or someone simply looking to get back to the activities they love, every member of our team plays a role in helping patients achieve Victory Over Injury®.

Ready to make a difference? Learn more and apply at AndrewsSportsMedicine.com/Careers

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08/03/2026

This past week, we proudly celebrated the graduation of our 2025–26 American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI)/Andrews Sports Medicine Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship class!

Over the past 12 months, these four outstanding primary care sports medicine physicians have trained alongside Drs. Jody Ortega, Emily Bell Casey, Ricardo Colberg and their exceptional teams—caring for athletes of all ages while gaining advanced experience in injury evaluation, concussion management, ultrasound-guided procedures, regenerative medicine and non-operative sports medicine.

From the clinic to the sidelines, they have strengthened the knowledge, skills and compassion needed to provide exceptional care to active individuals at every level of competition.

Congratulations to these four fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine physicians. We are proud to have been part of your journey and look forward to the positive impact you will make on athletes, patients and communities for years to come.

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08/02/2026

This past week, we proudly celebrated the graduation of our 2025–26 American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI)/Andrews Sports Medicine Fellowship class!

Over the past 12 months, these six outstanding orthopaedic surgeons have trained alongside Drs. Lyle Cain, Jeff Dugas, Benton Emblom and their exceptional teams - gaining advanced surgical experience while learning the principles that have made the Andrews Sports Medicine fellowship one of the nation’s most respected training programs.

As they begin the next chapter of their careers, they leave with more than advanced surgical training. They carry forward a philosophy that has defined our fellowship for generations:

“Treat the patient, not the image.”

Congratulations to these six fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons. We are proud to have been part of your journey and look forward to the countless athletes and patients whose lives you will impact in the years ahead.

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07/30/2026

Today, we celebrate Kathleen McKeon, MD!

Dr. McKeon is dedicated to helping patients overcome hand, wrist and upper extremity injuries so they can return to the activities they love.

Her expertise, compassion and commitment to exceptional patient care make a lasting impact on our patients and our team every day.

Please join us in wishing Dr. McKeon a very Happy Birthday!

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