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Andrew Hester, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Fort Payne, AL

AndrewHesterMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Fort Payne, AL

Hand Surgery, Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedics

Dekalb Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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  • Office

    1411 Old Water Works Rd SW
    Fort Payne, AL 35968
    Phone+1 256-979-1550
    Fax+1 256-979-1576

Summary

  • Dekalb Orthopedics and Sports Medicine provides a full range of diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitative services for injuries and disorders of the skeletal system and associated bones, joints, tendons, muscles, ligaments and nerves. From sports injuries to sprains, strains, and fractures, Dr. Andrew Hester and Dekalb Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is dedicated to helping you return to your active lifestyle.

    Our orthopedic services include caring for:

    Shoulders:
    Rotator cuff tears/inflammation
    SLAP tears
    Frozen shoulder
    Fractures
    Arthritis - joint replacement
    Arthroscopic surgeries

    Elbows:
    Cubital tunnel syndrome - ulnar nerve release and transposition
    Fractures and ligament injuries
    Arthritis - joint replacement
    Contractures
    Arthroscopic surgeries

    Hand and wrist:
    Fractures and ligament injuries
    Tendon lacerations
    Nerve injuries
    Carpal tunnel syndrome
    Trigger fingers
    Small joint arthritis

    Knees:
    ACL ligament injuries
    Meniscus tears
    Arthroscopic surgeries
    Arthritis - joint replacement

    Hips:
    Fractures
    Arthritis - joint replacement
    Avascular necrosis hip

    Ankles:
    Fractures and ligament injuries

    Foot:
    Common foot issues
    Bunions
    Hammertoes
    Flat feet
    Plantar fasciitis
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Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga
    University of Tennessee College of Medicine at ChattanoogaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006 - 2011
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 2006
  • University of Georgia
    University of GeorgiaBachelor of Science, Biology, 1997 - 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Press Mentions

  • 30 Orthopedic Surgeons on the Move
    30 Orthopedic Surgeons on the MoveFebruary 13th, 2016