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Dr. Jay S. Umarvadia
Jay S. Umarvadia, MD
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Non-Surgical Sports Medicine
, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Concussions
Non-Surgical Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Physician
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Dr. Jay S. Umarvadia
Jay S. Umarvadia, MD
  • biography
  • articles
  • patient stories
Non-Surgical Sports Medicine
, Elbow, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Wrist, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports Concussions
Non-Surgical Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Physician
Request an Appointment
watch video
(205) 939-3699
 

BIOGRAPHY

Jay S. Umarvadia, MD treats patients at our Gardendale and Birmingham locations. in addition, "Dr. Jay" serves as a team physician for Gardendale High School, Cordova High School, Corner High School, Dora High School, Hayden High School and Mortimer-Jordan High School.
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As a non-surgical sports medicine physician, Dr. Jay Umarvadia treats all types of orthopaedic medical issues, including sports-related and non-sports-related injuries and osteoarthritis in joints. "Dr. Jay" treats patients of all ages and all types of musculoskeletal injuries from sprains, strains, fractures and sports-related concussions.

A former baseball and basketball player growing up, Dr. Umarvadia has special interest in treating youth, adolescent, and collegiate athletes as well as weekend warriors. He performs various ultrasound-guided injections, including viscosupplementation for osteoarthritis of joints.

Dr. Umarvadia earned dual undergraduate degrees from Penn State University, an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Plymouth State University and medical degree from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine. He completed his post-graduate residency training at LSU Rural Family Medicine Residency in Bogalusa, Louisiana. While in residency, Dr. Umarvadia served as Chief Resident and was a founder of the Rural Bogalusa Sports Medicine Initiative, a program which provided free sports physicals and sideline sports coverage to rural Louisiana student athletes.

Following his LSU residency, Dr. Umarvadia was accepted into the American Sports Medicine Institute's (AMSI) 2016-17 sports medicine fellowship class and moved to Birmingham, AL. During his one-year fellowship, Dr. Umarvadia worked alongside Andrews Sports Medicine physicians and surgeons, receiving extensive training in the non-surgical treatment of sports-related and non-sports-related injuries and athletic coverage. During his fellowship, Dr. Umarvadia was assistant team physician for Samford University and Homewood High School. He also provided on-site medical coverage for the NCAA Wrestling Championships, SEC Baseball Tournament, AAC Track Championships, Birmingham Barons, the Mercedes Marathon and Alabama Ballet.

Dr. Umarvadia was born and raised in suburban Philadelphia, PA. He grew up an avid Eagles, Sixers, Phillies, Flyers, and Nittany Lions fan.

In their free time, Dr. Umarvadia and his wife, Unnati, enjoy traveling and great food. He is fluent in Gujarati, Hindi and English.

 

 

Education, Training & Awards ...

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MEDICAL TRAINING

Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship:
American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) - (Birmingham, AL)

Family Medicine Residency:
LSU Rural Family Medicine Residency (Bogalusa, LA)

EDUCATION

Undergraduate: 
Penn State University (State College, PA)
Dual bachelor’s degrees in Life Science & Psychology

Graduate:
Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH)
MBA in Healthcare Administration

Medical Degree:
American University of Antigua College of Medicine (Caribbean)

HONORS & AWARDS

Awarded First Place for Resident Case Study at the American Academy of Family Physician's national FMX conference (2015)
 

 

Team Affiliations

  • Tuskegee University

    Tuskegee University
    Tuskegee University
  • Gardendale High School

    Gardendale High School
    Gardendale High School
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  • Corner High School

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  • Hayden High School

    Hayden High School
    Hayden High School
  • Mortimer Jordan High School

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    Mortimer-Jordan High School
  • North Jefferson Middle

    North Jefferson
    North Jefferson Middle School

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Gardendale

323 Fieldstown Road
Suite 105
Gardendale, AL 35071

(205) 939-3699

St. Vincent’s Birmingham

805 St. Vincents Drive
Suite 100
Birmingham, AL 35205

(205) 939-3699

 

Physician Articles

Sep 10, 2020

Dr. Jay Umarvadia & Our Gardendale Staff

Blog Article

Dr. Jay Umarvadia - In His Own Words

Nov 4, 2019

The Zoe Report-Night Running Photo

Media Coverage

THE ZOE REPORT - Morning vs. Nighttime Workouts

Jun 6, 2019

Dr. Jay Umarvadia - WJOX Radio Promo

Media Coverage

Dr. Jay Umarvadia discusses NBA Finals Injuries on 3 Man Front (JOX 94.5)

Mar 29, 2019

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Media Coverage

Dr. Jay Umarvadia discusses Knee Osteoarthritis on 3 Man Front (JOX 94.5)

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Patient Stories

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