Hall of Fame?

Naturally, people who were not born and raised in Alabama hold inaccurate stereotypes about this great state in the heart of the Deep South. Granted, I realize that Alabama is normally ranked 49th in many categories including education; however, there are a number of amazing things that come out of Alabama, which include me (wink wink).

ESPN.com posted an article about Dr. James Andrews that discusses how his accolades and his contributions to baseball in particular should gain him entrance into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Athletes from every corner of the country and anywhere in between have taken flights to Birmingham, AL to get the opinion of this Orthopedic/Sports Medicine doctor, which could potentially save their careers and their livelihoods.

There are some amazing Ortho/Sports Med Doctors in this world, but very few can gain and keep the trust of their patients when they are dealing with a person's way of life. For instance, a pitcher comes into his office with shoulder pain and a possible tear his rotator cuff, which could potentially end his career. With an inappropriate assessment, the inappropriate surgery, or poor technique in surgery, he would lose every ability to play the game he has loved since he was a child and the ability to provide for his family. I believe this holds true for any doctor, not just an Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Doc. Choosing the right doctor/healthcare provider is critical to ensure a healthy lifestyle and prevention of potential problems.

Anyways, I am proud to say that the nation's best Ortho/Sports Med doctor resides in my hometown. Read it here.

Happy Thursday folks.