OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports Welcomes Dr. Matthew Anderson

Matthew C. Anderson, M.D., a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon and Birmingham native, will join OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports in September 2026. Dr. Anderson will see patients in Birmingham at 1801 Gadsden Highway and in Hoover at 118 Mars Hill Road. Patients seeking care for hand, wrist and upper extremity conditions are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling 205-228-7600.

Dr. Anderson specializes in comprehensive surgical and nonsurgical care of conditions affecting the hand, wrist and elbow. He works closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to their needs and goals. His expertise includes, but is not limited to:

  • Arthritis of the hand, wrist and elbow.
  • Sports injuries of the hand, wrist and elbow.
  • Fracture care and fixation. 
  • Overuse injuries of the hand and wrist. 
  • Compressive neuropathies like carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome.
  • Dupuytren’s contracture treatment.
  • Trigger finger release.
  • Wrist arthroscopy.
  • Ligament and tendon repair and reconstruction. 
  • Nerve repair. 
  • Hand therapy and nonsurgical care, including injections. 

“Dr. Anderson brings strong training and a patient-focused approach to hand and upper extremity care,” said Dr. Joseph Ingram, fellowship-trained hand and wrist surgeon.  “We’re confident he will make a positive difference for our patients at OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports by helping them get back to their daily routines and the activities that are important to them.”

Dr. Anderson earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from The University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Prisma Health Upstate in Greenville, South Carolina, followed by fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and American Sports Medicine Institute.

To learn more about Dr. Anderson or to schedule an appointment, please call 205-228-7600 or request an appointment online.