Dr. Edward U. Kissel, MD | Birmingham, AL | Orthopedic Surgery

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Dr. Edward Kissel specializes in orthopedic surgery with a focus on comprehensive surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the University of Alabama Hospital. With 43 years of experience in orthopedic medicine, Dr. Kissel brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Kissel practices at multiple UAB locations throughout Birmingham, Alabama, including UAB St. Vincents Birmingham, UAB Saint Vincents East Hospital, UAB Hospital Birmingham, and UAB Highlands. He treats patients with joint pain, knee problems, and muscle weakness. His approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to help patients regain mobility and function. Patients rate Dr. Kissel 4.6 out of 5 stars for his care.

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4.6

86 Ratings
43 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Alabama Hospital
58 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
4 hospital affiliations
5 office locations
Male

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Run, STAY VERY FAR AWAY. Dr. Kissel did my hip replacement and messed it up. I went back six times begging for help. The last visit I had already had the mri results read by another professional. He lied and when I confronted him, he said I don’t know how to fix it get another opinion. I did and his work has to be redone by someone that knows what they are doing. I also know someone that he messed their knees up. Please please please spare yourself the agony and see someone actually qualified.

March 19th, 2025

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Dr Kissel is a great physician with a great bedside manner very easy to talk to

February 16th, 2023

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Great service and concern

February 16th, 2023

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Dr Kissel has a very great spirit. He makes you feel comfortable and shows great attention to the patient problem.

February 15th, 2023

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Outstanding. Very prompt on appointment time. Dr. Kissel promptly examined me took questions and recommendation on treatment. Nurse was spit on with the knee injection. Both explained the procedure and expected outcome.

February 13th, 2023

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Great experience. Dr. Kissel is very patient and answers all questions in detail.

February 6th, 2023

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i give him a 12 on a 10 scale. Patient with questions, pragmatic when discussing options. My knee replacement is healing well and will have the other one soon. I really appreciate how straight forward he is.

February 3rd, 2023

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Dr.Kissel is an excellent orthopedic physician. All the information that he gave me regarding my knee and its replacement and consequences became reality. He is efficient, realistic and an extremely proficient surgeon. I have trusted him with both a hip and knee replacement and I probably will have my other knee done this year. Excellent doctor in an excellent practice.

January 30th, 2023

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He and his staff are very friendly and informative about your problem. He takes time to explain whats going on and his treatment plan for you. Office visit didnt feel rushed. This my first visit and he made me confident that he will be able to help me with my shoulder. I loved that his staff do their jobs well.

January 25th, 2023

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Excellent service also knows what he is talking about. He makes you feel like you’re a person and his staff is “ GREAT! “

January 23rd, 2023

Saint Vincents Orthopedics Pc

2700 10th Ave S Ste 200Birmingham, AL 35205

Tel: (205) 933-7838

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Uab Saint Vincents East Hospital

50 Medical Park Dr EBirmingham, AL 35235

Tel: (205) 838-3000

Uab St Vincents Birmingham

810 Saint Vincents DrBirmingham, AL 35205

Tel: (205) 939-7000

Uab Highlands

1201 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

Tel: (205) 939-4939

Uab Hospital Birmingham

1802 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233

Tel: (205) 934-3411


Dr. Edward U Kissel, MD	Dr. Sevan Raffi Komshian	Alyssa Chapman Rice	Dr. Daniel Taylor Lammers
Orthopedic Surgery	Anesthesiology	Nurse Practitioner	Critical Care Medicine
		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (86 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
43 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience		10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL	Chapel Hill , NC
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine		Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine
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Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Herniated Disc
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Surgery
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Surgery
Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Arthroplasty)
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Alabama Hospital

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Which hospitals is Dr. Edward Kissel affiliated with?: Dr. Edward Kissel is affiliated with Uab St Vincents Birmingham, Uab Saint Vincents East Hospital, Uab Hospital Birmingham, and Uab Highlands.
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