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Adam J. Handwerger, M.D.
The Orthopaedic Group, P.C.
Orthopedics: Pediatric Orthopaedics
Airport Boulevard, Springhill Avenue, Fairhope - Twin Beech
Most recent review: 1 week ago
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4.9
1.8K Ratings
486 Comments
Dr. Adam J. Handwerger is board certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. Dr. Handwerger specializes in the treatment of scoliosis, pediatric fractures, growth plate injuries, deformity correction, clubfoot and cerebral palsy.
4.9
1.8K Ratings
486 Comments
Dr. Adam J. Handwerger is board certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. Dr. Handwerger specializes in the treatment of scoliosis, pediatric fractures, growth plate injuries, deformity correction, clubfoot and cerebral palsy.
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Dr. Adam J. Handwerger graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in biology and received his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of South Alabama, following which, he completed his fellowship training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, with Children’s Orthopaedics of Atlanta.
Dr. Handwerger is board certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. Dr. Handwerger specializes in the treatment of scoliosis, pediatric fractures, growth plate injuries, deformity correction, clubfoot and cerebral palsy.
Medical Degree
Doctorate of Medicine, University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopaedics, Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Certification
Board-Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America
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Absolutely wonderful. Explained everything very well. Very compassionate and caring.
Super cool doctor & very good with children!!
Absolutely the best! Hands down. Second time taking my daughter, both times, amazing. If your child is an athlete, see no other.
He has always been nice to me and my daughter and he has always been good to her he took real good care of her when he did her surgery on her back
We absolutely love him! He’s amazing with my girls. We will never use anyone else!
Wish we had seen Dr. Handwerger from the beginning. He was great and my son was pleased with his care.
“Hands down” the best orthopedic doctor out there. Your group and my children are blessed to have him and his knowledge. He is great with kids and can ease the worst of fears with his quick wit and compassion.
We have been seeing Dr Handwerger for years with our special needs daughter & other children. He is a fantastic Dr, great bedside manners, very caring & compassionate!
Best doctor out there for ortho!
Absolutely loved him. He’s wonderful with children.