The Joint Center
The Joint Center of Alabama at Baptist Medical Center South can help you return to an active lifestyle and a higher quality of living through an advanced joint replacement program. We are the only healthcare provider in Central Alabama to use the most innovative surgical treatments in a new, multi-million dollar facility with the latest technology and expert surgeons.
The team includes board-certified orthopaedic surgeons, specially trained orthopaedic nurses, physical therapists and clinicians to provide comprehensive, integrated joint care — everything you need for a safe and successful surgery.
You don’t have to accept joint pain, stiffness and limited range of motion as lifelong conditions. 
What does the Joint Center Offer?
Designed for an excellent patient and family experience, the new Joint Center of Alabama offers:
- The newest, most comprehensive joint center in Alabama
- Robotic Surgery with minimally invasive incisions
- A multi-million dollar design for an excellent patient and family experience
- A “Blue Distinction Center” for knee and hip replacement for using the best practices in joint surgery
- The latest equipment and innovative procedures
- Experienced, board-certified orthopaedic surgeons
- Advanced technology that enhances surgeons’ precision and control so you have less pain and heal faster
- Perioperative pain management program
- Nurses and therapists who specialize in the care of joint patients
- Specialized nursing unit dedicated to orthopaedic patients and their families
Medicare Comprehensive Joint Replacement (CJR) Model
Baptist Medical Center South is a participating hospital in the Medicare Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Model.
Under this program, Baptist Medical Center South has entered into financial arrangements with the following collaborating healthcare providers who are engaged in care redesign with the hospital and who may furnish healthcare services to you during your episode of care.
- Jason Randall, MD., Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, 454 Taylor Road Montgomery, AL 36117-3563
- Joseph Curtis, MD., Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, 454 Taylor Road Montgomery, AL 36117-3563
- Brock Howell, MD., Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, 454 Taylor Road Montgomery, AL 36117-3563
- Roland Hester, MD., Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, 454 Taylor Road Montgomery, AL 36117-3563
- Stephen Samelson, MD., Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, 454 Taylor Road Montgomery, AL 36117-3563
- Perry Hooper, DO., Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, 454 Taylor Road Montgomery, AL 36117-3563
- N. Tucker Mattox, Jr, MD., Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, 454 Taylor Road Montgomery, AL 36117-3563
- Thomas Sellers, MD., Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons, 454 Taylor Road Montgomery, AL 36117-3563
The Hospital’s written policy for selecting CJR Collaborators is available for download here.