Whether it’s lifting a child onto your hip, sitting comfortably at a special event, or playing a fun game with friends—life is full of moments that move us and touch our hearts in various ways. If pain keeps us from physically moving with comfort and ease, our quality of life suffers. That’s where Anniston Orthopaedic Associates can help. Since 1952, we have provided orthopaedic care that is second to none—working with thousands of patients to create customized plans for achieving individualized orthopedic goals. At Anniston Orthopaedic Associates, you’ll experience kind, attentive, highly-skilled physicians “dedicated to what moves you.”
Crystal Ford | Administrator | Anniston Orthopaedic Associates
I joined Anniston Orthopaedics in June of 2003, and it has been a great honor to work alongside such an impressive team of physicians for over two decades. The legacy of this outstanding group of physicians and staff in Calhoun and the surrounding counties spans over 70 years. We offer comprehensive care, including on-site X-ray, MRI, physical therapy, durable medical equipment (DME), and a robust sports medicine program that supports seven athletic programs. Our goal is for you to choose high-quality, convenient orthopedic care close to home for you and your family. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with one of our physicians. If there’s anything I can assist with, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at 256-236-4121 or via email at cford@annistonortho.com.
Our Mission
To deliver the absolute best orthopaedic experience to every patient entrusted to us by providing a standard of excellence in service, education, and care. We are committed to improving every patient’s quality of life by listening well, acting always with integrity and compassion, and using the industry’s most advanced and least invasive treatments available.
Our Vision
To provide a standard of care, second to none, producing patients who are not only more physically capable after being treated by our physicians and staff, but are also more educated and confident about their orthopedic care and are benefactors of a practice culture built on integrity, kindness, and clinical expertise.
Dr. Vandervoort is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He completed his undergraduate study at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama and received his medical degree from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his general surgery internship and residency at the University of Tennessee Center of Health Sciences, Memphis, Tennessee and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Campbell Clinic/University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee. He moved to Anniston and started practicing at Anniston Orthopaedics in 1987. He and his wife, Walton, reside in Anniston. They have five children and nine grandchildren.
Dr. Tippets is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. He completed his undergraduate study at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. He attended medical school at Uniformed Services University, Bethesda Maryland. He completed his residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Orthopaedic Surgery in Honolulu, Hawaii and is board certified in the state of Alabama. Dr. Tippets lives in Jacksonville, Alabama with his wife and children.
Dr. Hardy is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. He completed his undergraduate study at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee and received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana. He completed his general surgery internship and residency at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Unit, Chattanooga, Tennessee and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Unit, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Hardy has been with Anniston Orthopaedics since 1997. He and his family reside in Anniston, Alabama.
Dr. Weidmer is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon. He completed his undergraduate study at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. He completed an internship in Orthopaedic Residency at Louisiana State University, an internship at Carraway Methodist Medical Center, and studied with Dr. Michael Saag, Department of Infectious Disease at the University of Alabama Birmingham and Vanderbilt Emergency Department. Dr. Wiedmer resides in Anniston with his family.
Dr. Tippets is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon. He completed his undergraduate studies at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Broward Health Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Following residency, he completed a one-year fellowship in Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement at The Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida. Dr. Tippets is a native of Calhoun County. He resides with his wife and four sons in Oxford, Alabama.
Dr. Morris is dual board certified in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, and received his medical degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and completed an additional one-year fellowship in Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery with the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Dr. Morris is married to Lucy Vandervoort Morris, M.D. They have two daughters, Martha and Cecile, and live in Anniston, Alabama.
Anniston Orthopaedic Associates is a comprehensive care clinic. We are ready to assist you in our office with everything from x-rays to casting, braces and boots. If your treatment requires surgery, or if your injury requires further physical care, we also offer a team of excellent physical therapists, ready to assist you and get you on the fastest and most effective road to recovery.
Orthopaedic care is from head-to-toe. Click here to see a listing of all parts of the body and services available to treat your symptoms.
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If sports are what move you, we are here to keep you in the game. Click here to view our S.T.O.P. (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) Sports Injury Resources, learn more about our Saturday Morning Sports Injury Clinic held each Fall, and meet our Athletic Trainers.
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Braces, boots and casting are conveniently available in our office. If your treatment requires any Durable Medical Equipment (DME,) we are ready to provide you with everything you need.
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Success is measured in terms of recovery. Physical Therapy plays an integral role in reaching full recovery as quickly as possible. Our orthopaedic-focused physical therapy is located just one floor above the physicians office and communication between our physicians and our therapists is unparalleled. Click here to see our Physical Therapy facility and meet our therapists.
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Anniston Orthopaedic Associates, P.A., is conveniently located in the Tyler Center on the campus of Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. Our office is on the third floorwith easy access to the parking deck attached to the north side of the building.
731 Leighton Avenue, Suite 300
Anniston, Alabama 36207
Phone: 256-236-4121
Fax: 256-237-5254