Norman E. Waldrop, III, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
He specializes in the treatment of sports-related injuries, arthroscopy, and traumatic and post-traumatic conditions of the foot and ankle, providing comprehensive care for athletes and active patients at all levels.
Dr. Waldrop is highly sought after for advanced foot and ankle procedures, including ankle arthroscopy, Achilles tendon repair, syndesmotic (high ankle) sprain repair using tight-rope fixation, Lisfranc injury stabilization, and turf toe repair.
A significant portion of Dr. Waldrop’s practice is dedicated to elite and high-performance athletes. Professional, collegiate, and high school athletes from across the country seek his expertise for both primary treatment and complex cases, reflecting his national reputation in high-level foot and ankle care.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Waldrop serves as a team physician and orthopaedic consultant for the New Orleans Saints and the University of Alabama. He also serves as an orthopaedic consultant for Jacksonville State University, Samford University, Troy University, and the University of West Alabama, as well as several local high schools, reinforcing his longstanding involvement in professional, collegiate, and community sports medicine.
Dr. Waldrop maintains a strong academic and research focus on sports-related foot and ankle injuries and traumatic injuries of the lower extremities. He has presented research at national meetings for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA), and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS), and has authored multiple book chapters on foot and ankle topics.
Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Dr. Waldrop earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of Virginia before returning to Alabama to obtain his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham.
He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he developed a strong interest in foot and ankle surgery under the mentorship of Dr. Robert Anderson and Dr. Hodges Davis. He then completed a foot and ankle fellowship at The Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado, training under Dr. Thomas Clanton.
Dr. Waldrop and his wife, Meredith, have two sons, Cort and Robert. Outside of medicine, he 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 & Orthopaedic Consultant
- Birmingham Barons - Orthopaedic Consultant
- University of Alabama Athletics - Team Physician & Orthopaedic Consultant
- Jacksonville State University Athletics - Orthopaedic Consultant
- Samford University Athletics - Orthopaedic Consultant
- Troy University Athletics - Orthopaedic Consultant
- University of West Alabama Athletics - Orthopaedic Consultant
- Tuskegee University Athletics - Orthopaedic Consultant
- Shelton State Community College Athletics - Orthopaedic Consultant
- Homewood High School Athletics - Team Physician
