Dr. R. Lee Murphy, Jr., M.D. received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency from Greenville Hospital System. He then completed a one-year orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship from Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine. Dr. Murphy is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. His specialties include shoulder, Sports Medicine and General Orthopedics.
Dr. R. Lee Murphy, Jr., M.D. received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency from Greenville Hospital System. He then completed a one-year orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship from Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine. Dr. Murphy is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. His specialties include shoulder, Sports Medicine and General Orthopedics.
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The process of being referred, seen, and operated on was very quick and professional. I am so thankful for my new shoulder. Dr Murphy took a long time going over the radiology reading and pre-op with me. Thank you!
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
When your name is Randall you have already been designated
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
Outstanding doctor and will recommend him to anyone… my shoulder feels great!!!
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
I waited 35 years to get my shoulder fixed. Timing is everything. All I can say is WOW! Dr. Murphy and his staff are amazing.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Thank you Dr Murphy!
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Thank you.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
Very knowledgeable and friendly.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Very nice and professional
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Murphy is a great Surgeon. Dr. Murphy and his staff is the best.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
He is awesome! He has a great bedside manner, professionalism, & knowledgeable. He gets test done quickly to get to the root of the problem so he can find the solution to fixing it.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
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AOC - Montgomery - Taylor Road
2257 Taylor Road Suite 100 Montgomery, AL 36117
AOC - Wetumpka
277 Huntress St Suite 202 Wetumpka, AL 36092
Dr. R. Lee Murphy, Jr., M.D. received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, graduating summa cum laude, from Furman University in Greenville, SC. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating magna cum laude. He completed his orthopaedic surgery internship and residency from Greenville Hospital System, Greenville, SC. Following residency, he completed a one-year orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship from Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine in Jackson MS, and New Orleans, LA. After receiving his sports medicine training he returned to Alabama to work as a partner, team physician, and surgeon at the Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons in Montgomery, AL.
Dr. Murphy is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon. He is a fellow member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a candidate member of the American Shoulder Elbow Society, and an active member of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the Southern Orthopaedic Association. He also serves on the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Medical Advisory Board.
Dr. Murphy has a passion for sports medicine and the health of athletes. He has served as medical director and team physician of Huntingdon College, as well as team physician at Faulkner University, Alabama State, Alcorn State and Delta State University. He has also served as team physician with the Montgomery Biscuits Baseball, Macon East Academy, Lowndes Academy, and during the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Game. Additionally, he has assisted with preparticipation high school exams and sideline coverage in South Carolina and Alabama. Dr. Murphy will work in our Montgomery clinic and devote his practice to sports injuries and the care of athletes.
Dr. Murphy’s Specialties Include: - Shoulder - Sports Medicine - General Orthopedics
The process of being referred, seen, and operated on was very quick and professional. I am so thankful for my new shoulder. Dr Murphy took a long time going over the radiology reading and pre-op with me. Thank you!
When your name is Randall you have already been designated
Outstanding doctor and will recommend him to anyone… my shoulder feels great!!!
I waited 35 years to get my shoulder fixed. Timing is everything. All I can say is WOW! Dr. Murphy and his staff are amazing.
Thank you Dr Murphy!
Thank you.
Very knowledgeable and friendly.
Very nice and professional
Dr. Murphy is a great Surgeon. Dr. Murphy and his staff is the best.
He is awesome! He has a great bedside manner, professionalism, & knowledgeable. He gets test done quickly to get to the root of the problem so he can find the solution to fixing it.