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:: Joseph M SHERRILL, MD

M.D, F.R.C.S(Orth)
Orthopaedic Surgeon-

Dr. Joseph Sherrill is a third generation Birmingham Orthopaedist. His education includes
a B.S. Degree from the University of Alabama in 1973 and a M.D. Degree from the University of Alabama, Birmingham in 1975. He completed his orthopaedic residency
and hand fellowship training at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and has
practiced locally since 1980.

He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and hand surgery. His practice includes
adult reconstructive surgery, arthroscopy, total joint replacement of the upper and
lower extremities, as well as sports medicine, trauma, and surgery of the hand.

UNDERGRADUATE:

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Bachelor of Science 1969-1972

MEDICAL SCHOOL:

University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
Doctor of Medicine 1972-1975

ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENCY:

University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama 1976-1980

FELLOWSHIP:

University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama Surgery of the Hand 1980

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery 1983

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand 1989 & 2000

MEDICAL LISCENSURE:

State of Alabama 1976

HOSPITAL AFFILIATION:

Brookwood Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama – Active
HealthSouth Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama – Active
-Chairman Department of Surgery
Lakeshore Rehabilitation Hospital, Birmingham, Alabama

SPECIALTY:

Hand surgery
Adult reconstructive surgery – upper and lower extremities
Total joint replacement – hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, and wrist
Arthroscopy – shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, and ankle Sports Medicine Trauma

MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 1985
American Society for Surgery of the Hand 1990
American College of Surgeons 1988
Clinical Orthopaedic Society 1989
American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society 1991
Alabama Orthopaedic Society – 1995 President
Jefferson County Orthopaedic Society – 1984 President

AWARDS

Phi Beta Kappa 1972
Omicron Delta Kappa 1972
Who’s Who In Hand Surgery, “Profiles in Hand Surgery:2004”

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

Chairman Department of Surgery – Healthsouth Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama
Cofounder - Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Clinic of Alabama