Norman E. Waldrop, III, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, who specializes in foot and ankle surgery at The Foot & Ankle Center at Andrews Sports Medicine.
A large majority of Dr. Waldrop's time is dedicated to sports injuries, arthroscopy, and traumatic and post-traumatic conditions of the foot and ankle.
Dr. Waldrop's research interests include sports-related injuries of the foot and ankle. He has presented research at the AAOS, OTA and AOFAS national meetings. His other research interests include traumatic injuries of the lower extremities. He has authored multiple book chapters on topics related to foot and ankle.
Dr. Waldrop is an orthpaedic consultant for the New Orleans Saints, University of Alabama, Jacksonville State University, Samford University, Troy University, University of West Alabama as well as several local high schools.
Originally from Mobile, AL., Dr. Waldrop earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from the University of Virginia. Following graduation, he returned to Alabama, where he earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. He then completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., where he developed an interest for foot and ankle under the tutelage of Dr. Robert Anderson and Dr. Hodges Davis. Following residency, he completed a one-year fellowship in foot and ankle orthopaedic surgery with Dr. Thomas Clanton at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colo.
Dr. Waldrop and his wife, Meredith, have two sons, Cort and Robert. In his spare time, Dr. Waldrop enjoys golfing, skiing, fishing and spending time with his family.
Comeback Stories
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Learn MoreI immediately sensed that something was wrong. I heard a pop at the moment of impact and experienced an intense amount of pain... This would be my first major surgery, and I was apprehensive about the tough recovery ahead and the possibility of missing my last year of soccer...I am confident that if I ever encounter any other orthopedic issues, Andrews Sports Medicine will be my go-to choice!!
Mary Katherine Cleveland | Homewood, AL
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In August of 2023, I was injured during the 1st quarter of my first JV football game of the season. I had just received the ball and began to run it. As I ran the ball, an opposing player hit me low and tackled me. After the tackle, I got up and tried to walk it off, but the pain and swelling was too severe.
John Allen Powell | Thomasville, AL
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In 2014 I was at the Logan Martin Lake with my family getting the paddle board out when my left leg slipped causing my right leg to snap. The bone protruded out of my ankle requiring immediate surgery. After the surgery, I got an infection in my wound from the lake water which caused weight loss. From that moment on I felt constant pain and walked with a limp. I spent the next 5 years in constant pain before I decided to do something about it.
John Bryant | Alpine, AL
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In October of my senior year, we were playing against ETSU for our Shauna’s House game. The stadium was packed out, and it was an extremely close game. With about 10 minutes left, I was going to cut in on my left foot to take a shot. At the same time, a girl slides and tackles me. It was a freak accident to where she perfectly clipped my ankle to cause my bones to smack together. There was a loud pop. I knew something wasn’t right but hoped for the best.
Kyla Reynolds | Rome, GA
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During my 2023 softball season, I pitched around 100 innings. I was overworking my ankle with the combination of pitching and the previous injury from the church event. Every time I was done pitching, I would basically go to the dugout and cry because of the pain in my left ankle. I pitched anyway because I didn’t want to give up on my team and the sport I love.
Kara Jones | Cullman, AL
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In this edition of NP Spotlight, we introduce you to Heather Greer, CRNP. Heather shares details about growing up in Texas, working alongside our foot and ankle specialist, Norman Waldrop III, MD, for nearly a decade, and family life with her husband, Ray, and their four adult sons.
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Leadership in Athletics:
- New Orleans Saints - Team Physician & Orthopedic Consultant
- Birmingham Barons - Team Physician & Orthopedic Consultant
- University of Alabama Athletics - Team Physician & Orthopedic Consultant
- Jacksonville State University Athletics - Team Physician
- Samford University Athletics - Team Physician
- Troy University Athletics - Team Physician
- University of West Alabama Athletics - Team Physician
- Tuskegee University Athletics - Team Physician
- Birmingham-Southern College Athletics - Team Physician
- Shelton State Community College Athletics - Team Physician
- Homewood High School Athletics - Team Physician
