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Our Specialties
Whether you are a weekend warrior or professional athlete, Dr. Momaya has extensive experience in the management shoulder, elbow and knee injuries.
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Dr. Momaya
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Amit Momaya is a sports medicine surgeon and serves as the head of the sports medicine division within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
He has extensive experience in the care of patients with shoulder, elbow and knee injuries. Furthermore, he has taken care of athletes at all levels—from the weekend warrior to the professional athlete. Dr. Momaya currently serves as team physician for UAB Athletics, Birmingham Legion FC, Birmingham Bulls Hockey, BUSA soccer, Hoover-Vestavia Soccer, and multiple high schools. In addition, Dr. Momaya is an active clinician scientist. His research has been published in leading Orthopedic journals and presented at multiple local and national meetings.
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Patient Testimonials
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Dr. Momaya and his team are dedicated to providing timely cutting edge care to the Birmingham community. He takes into account your athletic ambitions and goals when formulating treatment plans. His staff particularly Sara provides excellent communication and ...
-N. Andrews
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My experience with UAB Orthopedics was stellar. From initial consultation with Dr Momaya to ACL repair surgery to physical therapy, each interaction was done with attention to detail and care. This level of professionalism is in short supply these days and it ...
-J. Berry
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Dr. Momaya and his team were amazing. They were all very nice and attentive to any questions I had leading up to/after my surgery. I also appreciated how respectful of my time they were during in-person appointments.
-J. Naughton
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I had a full ACL reconstruction and MCL ramp repair 11 months ago, and have been “released” from care for 2 months, and PT for 1 month. I have been back playing my sport, roller derby, for 1 month at about the same level as when i obtained my injury. As an...
-E. Bertolaet
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I underwent ACL reconstruction surgery at the beginning of the year, and I am incredibly grateful to have had Dr Momaya as my surgeon. From my first consultation to post-op follow-ups, the entire process was smooth and reassuring. Dr. Momaya took the time to t...
-G. Pekmezi
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Very informative about entire procedure including pre- and post-op. The staff was organized and let me know everything that was and would be going on in my care. I'm 6 weeks out and extremely pleased with the whole process.
-T. Bertolino
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I had a great experience with Dr. Momaya and UAB Sports. I highly recommend Dr. Momaya if you require knee surgeon!
-G. Douglas
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I have healed well from my surgery preformed by Dr. Momoya and his wonderful crew! My scarring is minimal, I felt in the know the whole process, and they treated me with care the entire time, even making sure to line up my tattoo that had to be cut through. I ...
-A. Rose
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Dr. Momaya is skilled, knowledgeable and caring. Thankful for people like him in orthopedics!!
-D. Edwards
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Excellent experience with Dr. Momaya! Very attentive to my daughter's injury. Offered several options and ensured communication with her coach and athletic trainer. Highly recommend!
-R. Hall
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excellent doctor and staff
-S. Markovitz
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Dr. Momaya is one of the top leading sports medicine surgeons in Birmingham. He provides services for elite athletes and weekend warriors alike. He is always up to date on the best research and treatment options for any orthopedic issue. While he is a surgeon ...
-J. Wallace
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Not only was i able yo get in to see Dr. Momaya quickly, but Sarah and Dr. Momaya were personable, thorough, and knowledgeable. I left with a better understanding of my injury and a list of possible non-surgical options to decrease my pain that were not offere...
-R. Wilkey
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Dr. Mamaya and his team have been awesome! I have minimum scars from my ACL reconstruction, torn meniscus and MCL surgery. Physical therapy exceeded my expectations and i enjoyed all the help from Courtney, KK, & Andrew. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Mamaya if you ar...
-T. Johnson
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Amit Momaya is a great doctor. I feel much better than before injury.
-M. Neklyudov
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So gifted and talented and yet down-to-earth, approachable, and accessible. Grateful that he repaired my son’s shoulder and just cleared him to return to play!!
-K. Fonbah
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Very professional and super nice group of folks. Explained process in terms that were easily understood and what to expect during the recovery process. Highly recommend anyone having and joint issues to check them out. You won’t be disappointed I assure you!...
-D. Haynes
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I worked for Dr. Momaya as a research fellow this past year. It was the best professional opportunity I have had in my career so far. Dr. Momaya was a fantastic person to work for. He was always incredibly approachable and available for questions when I needed...
-M. Hargreaves
Areas of Expertise
Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery, is a surgical procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint using a specialized instrument known as an arthroscope. An arthroscope is a fiberoptic tube that contains a small lens or camera and a lighting system to magnify and illuminate structures inside a joint.
Orthobiologics
Orthobiologics are natural substances such as cells, tissue, blood components, and growth factors that are harnessed to aid in the treatment of orthopedic injuries or conditions. They may be used to replace lost tissue, stimulate regeneration and healing, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve joint function.
Publications & PresentationsBy: Dr. Momaya
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2022
Bioactive Knee Sleeve for Osteoarthritis: A Small..
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal ailments worldwide
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2022
Changes in Plasma Levels of ADAMTS13 and von..
The risk of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) increases in patients undergoing total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA).
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2022
Corticosteroid Injections May Increase Retear and..
To synthesize the clinical outcome data of preoperative and postoperative corticosteroid...
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2022
Insurance status not predictor of rotator cuff magnitude.
Rotator cuff tear (RCT) chronicity is an important factor in considering treatment options...
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2022
Orthopedic consequences of modern gladiators a systematic review...
The stressors that National Football League (NFL) athletes face are well-described and...
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2022
Subscapularis Sparing Approach Total Shoulder Arthroplasty.
Although anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (ATSA) has favorable outcomes, nearly all techniques...
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2022
Superior capsule reconstruction spacer effect editorial commentary.
Massive, retracted rotator cuff tears with poor tissue quality continue to pose a problem for the shoulder..
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2022
Anterior versus posterior shoulder instability differences in symptoms.
Anterior shoulder instability is a common complaint of young athletes. Posterior instability in this population is less well...
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2022
COVID19 effect on orthopedic surgeons.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the response in orthopedic surgery to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)..
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2021
Disparities Among Industry's Highly Compensated...
The prosperous financial relationship between physicians and industry remains a highly scrutinized topic.
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2021
Variability in the Processing of Fresh Osteochondral...
The indications for fresh osteochondral allograft continue to increase.
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2021
Quality Improvement Tools in Total Joint Arthroplasty
Systems review and quality improvement (QI) is a significant need within orthopaedic surgery.
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2021
Is outpatient shoulder arthroplasty safe?
Amid rising health care costs and recent advances in surgical and anesthetic protocols...
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2021
Athletes diagnosed with anterior and posterior...
Anterior shoulder instability is a common complaint of young athletes.
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2021
COVID-19 Impact on Orthopedic Surgeons
The purpose of this study was to investigate the response in orthopedic surgery...
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2022
Editorial Commentary
Massive, retracted rotator cuff tears with poor tissue quality continue to pose a problem for the shoulder surgeon.
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2022
Ultrasound assessment after a subscapularis-sparing...
Although anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty (ATSA) has favorable outcomes, nearly all techniques...
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2021
Resilience correlates with patient reported...
Personal and social factors may account for much of the variation in patient reported outcome scores...
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2021
Do Geographic Region, Pathologic Chronicity...
Studies have shown that patients enrolled in Medicaid have difficulty obtaining access...
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