Marcus A. Rothermich, MD, MBA is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist specializing in arthroscopic surgery, complex knee injuries, elbow reconstruction, and shoulder injuries.
He treats athletes and active adults of all ages, providing advanced orthopaedic care to help patients recover from injury, restore function, and safely return to the sports and activities they enjoy.
Dr. Rothermich treats a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, including ACL tears, meniscus injuries, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, cartilage injuries, elbow ligament injuries, fractures, and arthritis. He has a particular clinical interest in caring for overhead athletes, including baseball and softball players, with expertise in complex elbow injuries, UCL injuries, and advanced reconstructive procedures.
His practice also includes complex knee surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, and minimally invasive sports medicine procedures designed to restore function and maximize recovery.
In addition to sports medicine, Dr. Rothermich performs robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacement using Stryker’s Mako® SmartRobotics™ system. He helps active adults suffering from arthritis and joint degeneration return to an active lifestyle through personalized treatment plans and advanced surgical technology.
Dr. Rothermich treats patients at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center’s Birmingham, Trussville, and Cullman clinic locations.
Specialties & Conditions Treated
Dr. Rothermich specializes in the evaluation and treatment of sports injuries and orthopaedic conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, knee, and lower extremities. His expertise includes:
- Sports injuries
- ACL tears
- Meniscus injuries
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder instability
- UCL injuries and elbow ligament injuries
- Cartilage injuries
- Shoulder and knee arthritis
- Sports-related fractures
- Complex knee injuries
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Robotic-assisted partial and total knee replacement
Team Physician Experience
Dr. Rothermich has extensive experience caring for athletes from youth sports through collegiate, professional, and elite competition.
He currently serves as Head Team Orthopaedic Surgeon and Team Physician for Samford University Athletics and provides orthopaedic sports medicine coverage for John Carroll Catholic High School, Hewitt-Trussville High School, Pinson Valley High School, and Mortimer Jordan High School.
Throughout his career, he has also provided medical coverage for the Birmingham Squadron, Birmingham Stallions, Troy University Football, the SEC Baseball Tournament, the Birmingham Barons, Birmingham Ballet, and Mountain Brook High School Athletics.
Prior to joining Andrews Sports Medicine, Dr. Rothermich practiced with South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, where he proudly served as a consultant for the New York Mets while caring for athletes across South Florida.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Rothermich earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine, where he served as President of the Orthopaedic Society.
He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in affiliation with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, one of the nation’s premier orthopaedic training programs.
Dr. Rothermich then completed a prestigious fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, where he received advanced surgical training alongside internationally recognized sports medicine leaders.
While practicing at Andrews Sports Medicine, he also earned his Physician Executive MBA from Auburn University, further strengthening his commitment to patient care, innovation, and physician leadership.
Research, Leadership & Professional Affiliations
Dedicated to advancing the field of orthopaedic sports medicine, Dr. Rothermich is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).
He serves on the committee responsible for developing the AOSSM Self-Assessment Examination, reviews research grant applications for the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF), and serves as a peer reviewer for multiple orthopaedic journals.
Dr. Rothermich has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, contributed to orthopaedic textbooks, and presented his research at national scientific meetings. He remains committed to incorporating the latest evidence-based techniques and technology into his practice to provide patients with exceptional orthopaedic care.
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Rothermich believes every patient—from elite athletes and competitive student-athletes to weekend warriors and active adults—deserves individualized care, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative treatment plan. Whether treating a sports injury, performing complex reconstructive surgery, or helping a patient overcome arthritis, his goal is always the same: helping patients safely return to the activities they love.
Outside the Clinic
Outside of medicine, Dr. Rothermich enjoys spending time with his wife, Alissa, an Emmy-nominated television journalist, and their three children, Ben, Ella, and Teddy. An avid endurance athlete himself, he has completed multiple marathons and understands firsthand the dedication, discipline, and perseverance required to return to peak performance after injury.
Comeback Stories
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Ryder Chambers | Leeds, AL -
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When I was 12 years old, I had a I had a had really bad knee injury playing football. On September 20, 2022 our 6th grade Trussville football team was playing on the road in Chelsea. I was lined up at wide receiver, and I took a jet sweep handoff to the right side. When I cut back to go left, the defender grabbed me and attempted to make a horse collar tackle. When I planted my foot to go left, he pulled me back to the right and my cleat go stuck in the ground. I immediately felt a pop in my right knee and I knew I was done for the game.
Bowman Dahlke | Trussville, AL -
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During the sixth game of our 2022 USFL season, I once again injured my left knee. Two days later, I was at Andrews Sports Medicine, where our Stallions team doctor, Dr. Marc Rothermich, diagnosed me with a quad tear in my left knee. Unfortunately, my season was over.
Brody Buck | Omaha, NE -
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I had been having pain in my right knee for quite some time. The cartilage had been worn down due to a lot of physical activity. We have a house in North Georgia, and we like to hike and walk. The pain kept getting worse and worse and I tried several things apart from surgery. I took a trip to Arkansas about a week before my surgery. I had trouble walking and I experienced a lot of pain. At this point I knew I needed surgery.
Jack J. Phillips, Ph.D. | Birmingham, AL -
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My parents scheduled an appointment for me with Dr. Marcus Rothermich and he was great. He scheduled me for an MRI and I was able to see him the next day. Dr. Rothermich thoroughly explained all of my options: I could wait until the summer and get shots to help with the pain for the time being, or I could have surgery immediately so I would be ready for college in the fall. I chose to go ahead and have the surgery at the end of January of this year.
Hannah Price | Greenhill, AL
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In this edition of PA Spotlight, we introduce you to Kristin Gunderson Hiott, PA-C, RDN. Kristin shares details about starting her career at Andrews Sports Medicine this year, working alongside Marc Rothermich, MD, and her new life in Trussville, AL.
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Team Affiliations
Leadership in Athletics
- Samford University Athletics
- John Carroll Catholic High School
- Hewitt-Trussville High School
- Mortimer-Jordan High School
- Indian Springs School
- New York Mets, New York Mets High-A Affiliate
- St. Lucie Mets, New York Mets High-A Affiliate
- PGA South Florida Section
- Jenson Beach High School
- South Fork High School
- Ballet Palm Beach
- WWE Raw
- Troy University
- Mountain Brook High School
- Birmingham Barons, Chicago White Sox AA Affiliate
- Alabama Ballet
- St. Louis Rams, National Football League
- St. Louis Blues, National Hockey League
- St. Charles West High School
- Francis Howell North High School
- St. Charles High School