Welcome to The Orthopedic Group of Birmingham

Dedicated to a Higher Quality of Life

Welcome to The Orthopedic Group of Birmingham

Dedicated to a Higher Quality of Life

COVID 19 UPDATE

To all Current and Future OGB patients:

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking all precautions to protect our patients and staff.

Regarding new or follow-up appointments:

If you would prefer for Dr. Elkus to conduct your evaluation remotely via secure video and audio connections (i.e. telemedicine platform), please notify our office staff and arrangements can be made.

At this point Dr. Elkus will continue to see patients at the office, but we will be limiting numbers so there will be no more than 2 people in waiting room at one time. Most patients will actually be taken to appropriately cleansed examination room upon check-in.

If you have had fever, cough, or shortness of breath within 72 hours of your visit, please contact our office to reschedule your in office appointment or plan telemedicine evaluation.

If you or anyone in your household have been on a cruise or traveled to China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, or Japan within the last 21 days, please contact our office to reschedule your in office appointment or plan telemedicine evaluation.

If you have had known exposure to the corona virus within the past 21 days, please contact our office to reschedule your in office appointment or plan telemedicine evaluation.

No cancellation fees will be incurred for rescheduling appointment.

If you are still planning in office visit, please limit the number of accompanying family members or friends to no more than one (1) person.

Regarding scheduled surgeries:

We are currently performing both emergent and elective surgeries at St. Vincent's Birmingham. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to discuss with Dr. Elkus and/or his staff.

About Us

Our Health Mission

Orthopedic Group of Birmingham, P.C. is an orthopedic surgery practice in Birmingham, AL. We are committed to excellence by pledging to provide the highest quality of orthopedic care possible. Along with the treatment of immediate or chronic problems, we strive to integrate the doctrine of prevention in all our treatment plans as a way to alleviate possible future difficulties.

Dr. Elkus does not use fellows, med students, nurse practitioners or other doctors when performing your surgery. Additionally, you will see Dr. Elkus at every clinic visit.

Our Specialties Include

Total Joint Replacement

General Orthopedics

Sports Medicine

Trauma

Hand and Upper Extremity

A Physician Who Cares

Dr. Elkus has received both the Patient's Choice Award as well as Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award on Vitals.Com every year since 2012.

Our Doctor: Mark A. Elkus, M.D., FAAOS

Fellowship trained, Board certified Orthopedic Surgeon with over 15 years of experience

Medical Degree

University of Tennessee-Memphis

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

University of Tennessee

Campbell Clinic Memphis, TN

Joint Replacement Fellowship

Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY

Professional Affiliations

Medical Association State of Alabama
Jefferson County Medical Society
Alabama Orthopaedic Society
American Academy of Orthopaed

Medical Degree

University of Tennessee-Memphis

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

University of Tennessee

Campbell Clinic Memphis, TN

Joint Replacement Fellowship

Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY

Professional Affiliations

Medical Association State of Alabama
Jefferson County Medical Society
Alabama Orthopaedic Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
Southern Orthopedic Association
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations- Birmingham, AL

St. Vincent's Hospital (Primary)
Grandview Medical Center

Children's Hospital
Brookwood Baptist Hospital

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Contact Us

Please contact us with any questions, comments, or scheduling inquiries you may have.

205-939-0610

Feel free to fax any documents to

205-930-9134

Please call office or use PATIENT PORTAL (link on next page) to report symptoms, request medications, make/change appointments, etc.

The Orthopedic Group of Birmingham

1400 19th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205

Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Online Patient Portal

You can connect through our patient portal in order to:

Request a medication refill

Send questions or comments to the doctor/staff

View allergies and medications

View study results

View/download clinical summary

Download patient education documents

View/download statements

Pay copay/pay bill

Click Here to access the ogb patient portal

Telemedicine Appointments

During the COVID-19 pandemic, our office seeks to improve a patient's health by permitting two-way, real time interactive communication between the patient and Dr. Elkus.

If you desire telemedicine (internet type) interaction, please contact office to schedule appointment.

Once you have telemedicine appointment scheduled, you can enter virtual waiting room by clicking icon below or follow your email instructions.

Enter Virtual Waiting Room

Office Information: About Your Visit

Insurance Information

We accept most major insurance plans.

Appointments

Please call the office in advance to make an appointment. Unfortunately, we are unable to take "walk-ins."

Fees & Payments

We make every effort to decrease the cost of your medical care. Therefore, we request payment arrangements for all office services at the time they are rendered. We accept cash, checks, and most credit cards. If we are a participating provider of your insurance company, we will bill them. However, payment is the patient's responsibility. We will help in any way we can to assist you in handling claims.