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Dr. Michael Ellerbusch, MD

Sports Medicine*
4.8 (35)
Map Pin Small Hoover, AL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Ellerbusch, MD

Dr. Michael Ellerbusch, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Hoover, AL. They specialize in Sports Medicine, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. They graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and Grandview Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Ellerbusch an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Ellerbusch works at Practice in Hoover, AL with other offices in Birmingham, AL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ellerbusch's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc
    4517 Southlake Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 985-4111
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Southern Orthopaedic Alliance Pllc
    3686 Grandview Pkwy Ste 430, Birmingham, AL 35243 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 605-8180

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
  • Grandview Medical Center

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Low Back Pain
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Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
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Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
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Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
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Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylitis
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
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Upper Back Pain
Wrist Sprain or Strain
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Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
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Hip Dislocation
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Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
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    • Humana
    • Midwest Health Plan
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    4.8
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    Based on 35 ratings
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    About Dr. Michael Ellerbusch, MD

    Specialties*
    • Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1437107984
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Murray State
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine
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