East Alabama Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine • Auburn, AL
About
East Alabama Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Opelika, Alabama provides orthopedic care and sports medicine services for athletes and retirees, treating conditions including joint pain, sports injuries, fractures, and chronic musculoskeletal problems. The clinic offers orthopedic surgery, joint care including total knee and hip replacements, and specialized treatment for injuries affecting the shoulder, knee, hip, ankle, and elbow.
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
2000 Pepperell Parkway, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone
334-749-3411
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Opening Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does East Alabama Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine offer?
Orthopaedic care focused on musculoskeletal problems and rapid recovery, serving athletes and retirees with treatment for joint issues, sports injuries, and chronic conditions.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (for Dr. Robert McAlindon): 4.2 out of 5 stars (36 reviews)
- Vitals (for Dr. James Lyle): 4.6 out of 5 stars
Patients praise
- Effective surgical outcomes for joint and bone repairs
- Helpful and professional staff noted by some patients
- Prompt scheduling for surgeries in urgent situations
- Dr. McAlindon specifically praised for his expertise and demeanor
Common complaints
- Unprofessional, rude, or dismissive staff behavior
- Long wait times for appointments and while in the office
- Poor bedside manner of some doctors, including feeling talked down to or feeling rushed
- Concerns regarding lack of follow-up care
"Dr. Bob fixed a bad rotator cuff on me back in April of 2015. He did a great job and I would say my shoulder has been at 98% for the past 11 years now."
— Healthgrades user review (Dr. Robert McAlindon)"I came in here a couple of weeks ago and there was a couple of black ladies working the front desk and she literally asked me what kind of bra I was wearing... Very unprofessional!!!!!!"
— LocalityBiz user review"He talks down to you as if you are ignorant. Yes Lyle, I know what a knee does, you don't have to tell me and ask me do I understand what it does! SERIOUSLY?!!!"
— Vitals user review (Dr. James Lyle)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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