Dr. George R. Booker, MD | Birmingham, AL | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. George Booker is an orthopedic surgeon who brings 21 years of experience to his practice in Birmingham, Alabama. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, establishing a strong foundation in Alabama's medical community. Dr. Booker speaks English and focuses his expertise on helping patients with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.

Dr. Booker practices at Southlake Orthopaedics in Birmingham and maintains affiliations with Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and Grandview Medical Center. He specializes in treating conditions such as osteoarthritis and joint pain, helping patients manage these common sources of discomfort. His procedural expertise includes extremity X-rays and bursa treatments, which involve both aspiration and injection techniques to address joint inflammation. Patients consistently rate Dr. Booker highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 4.9.

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accepting new patients
4.9

80 Ratings
21 years of experience
44 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
74 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
15 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.9

80 Ratings with 74 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Explained possible helpful meds, reasons for discomfort, sincere concern, good bedside manner., spent time w. me.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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April 7th, 2026

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Two hip replacements within a year in my early 50s…I will recommend Dr Booker and his NP forevermore. Great communicators. They gave me the knowledge to feel I could make the right decisions about my body with them. Beautiful scars, too.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

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March 18th, 2026

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Dr. Booker‘s wonderful him and his staff made me feel very comfortable. They were very nice. I did not have to deal with Pain once they were working on me. They were good at communicating in any problems or questions I had they had the answers I would recommend Dr Booker and his team to all.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 5th, 2026

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He is amazing! I have been dealing with deltoid bursitis in both my shoulders for years. He fixed my right shoulder back in October. It feels amazing! Now I'm getting my left shoulder done! He is the only one that found the cause and fixed it!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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February 26th, 2026

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I always enjoy visits to Dr Booker, he and the staff are always professional and very caring.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 10th, 2026

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Dr Booker and his staff are all exceptionally professional, compassionate and knowledgeable. Dr Booker listens well and explains in layman terms what's going on with my joints. I leave appointments feeling grateful for Dr Booker and his staff.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 31st, 2026

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Dr. Booker was very straightforward about what could be done with my many Joint issues. Dr. Booker will forward my X-rays to another doctor in the same group that he feels I really should see due to the complexities of my knee. Dr. Booker will see me at another appointment for my shoulder issue. The staff was great to work with and super nice.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 25th, 2025

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Dr.Booker & his staff are the best.Every aspect of the visit from making the appointment,to checking in,to the support staff is done with utmost care & professionlism.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 6th, 2025

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Dr. Booker is great! He listens and I always feel like takes a conservative approach to my knee issues but also is honest about when surgery is the right option.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 2nd, 2025

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I didn’t see Dr Booker but I saw his PA Lauren. I’m satisfied in that I know what the problem is. Lauren gave me multiple things that I can do to help my back and poor posture. She was fairly thorough in her assessment and with solutions. I appreciate her kindness.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 18th, 2025

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Southlake Orthopaedics

4517 Southlake PkwyBirmingham, AL 35244

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Dr. George Robert Booker, MD	Dr. Tal Kalimian	Dr. Jun Kit He	Dr. Allison Danielle Desforges
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Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL	Birmingham , AL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Ruth And Bruce Rappaport Fac Of Med Technion Israel Inst Of Technology		Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
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Orthopedic Surgery

Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytren's Contracture
Herniated Disc
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2005.

NPI Number

Dr. Booker's NPI number is 1760692834.

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Where is Dr. George Booker's office located?: Dr. George Booker's office is located at 4517 Southlake Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, 35244.
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