Amit Momaya, MD

About Amit Momaya, MD

Dr. Amit Momaya is a sports medicine surgeon and serves as head of the sports medicine division within the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

- Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist
- Chief of Sports Medicine at University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Team Doctor for UAB, Legion FC, Bulls Hockey, and USFL
- Published over 100 Scientific Articles
- Editorial Board Member of the Arthroscopy Journal
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Preferred Provider for U.S. Soccer

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. He continues to engage in clinical trials to help improve patient care and innovate in the growing field of sports medicine.

Dr. Momaya was born in Chicago, IL, but spent most of his formative years in Atlanta, GA. He grew up playing multiple sports including baseball and was an avid long-distance runner. He earned his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at Duke University. He received his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He was then matched into a competitive orthopedic residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He also received training at the Andrews Sports Medicine Institute taking care of high-level athletes. He then decided to dedicate an extra year to hone his skills within sports medicine and secured a fellowship at the nationally renowned Steadman Hawkins Clinic. After fellowship, Dr. Momaya joined as faculty at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Dr. Momaya strongly believes in treating his patients like family. He seeks to exhaust all conservative options prior to surgery. If you or a family member is needing orthopedic care or seeking a second opinion, please call us to schedule a consultation. Allow us to help you get back to your active lifestyle!