Orthopedic Surgeon, Knee and Hip Replacement

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, other doctors, medical students, nurse practitioners or PA's. Your surgery will be performed solely by Dr. Elkus, and 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 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

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.

Office Information: Medical Forms

Provided below are various forms that require completion prior to your visit and/or surgery. Please download the appropriate form(s) as directed by our staff by clicking on the name of the form. Please bring the completed form(s) with you to your scheduled visit. This will help expedite the registration process. Thank you!

New Adult Patient Registration (pdf)Download

New Pediatric Patient Registration (pdf)Download

Health History (all new patients must complete) (pdf)Download

New problem Description (pdf)Download

Office Policies (pdf)Download

Notice of Privacy Practices Page 1 (pdf)Download

Notice of Privacy Practices Page 2 (pdf)Download

Authorization to Disclose Health Information Page 1 (pdf)Download

Authorization to Disclose Health Information Page 2 (pdf)Download