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Dr. Karl Hofammann III, MD

Dr. Karl Hofammann III, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Karl Hofammann III, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER in 1980. He is affiliated with Citizens Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

48 Medical Park Dr E Ste 255 Birmingham, AL 35235

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Dr. Hofammann III's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hofammann III

2.3
21 ratings, 10 with a written review
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He IS direct and to the point. He takes care of his patients with authority and truth. A lot of reviews are based on patients who want a doctor to "candycoat" their issues. He gets it done, and gets it done right. Don't exaggerate your problem, because he is too intelligent for that.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Timothy L McKay – Jan 16, 2025
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Doesn’t deserve one star. Dr. Hofammann is the most rude doctor I and my husband have ever encountered! My husband has a broken clavicle and bruised ribs. He was in incredible pain. It’s bad enough that my husband was in pain, but to then have to be subjected to the rudeness, disrespectful, inpatient idiot was asking too much. Shame on Ortho Sports for having him on staff…a stain on them! He came into the examination room angry. He seemed annoyed to have to be seeing us at all. He bit our heads off when we simply asked him a question. Was angry at the questions. Very rude! Never physically examined my husband. Had only looked at his x-rays. I was so shocked at our treatment. We left and found a different doctor for our follow up appointment. Never again!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Susan Williamson – Jul 15, 2021
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Fell and he said it was a sprain. Ended up with 10 broken bones in it and just had surgery on it. I highly recommend running from him! Do not go
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mar 05, 2021
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Dr. Hofammann is a decent doctor. He is definitely not much when it comes to bedside manner, but I had no issues with the care that I received for my care. He is however blessed to have it by the tons in other staff though. The receptionist is quite pleasant as well, but the best employee there is Rachel (the cast technician). Even at the end of the day when most would be showing their tiredness, she is always still such a sweetheart. I highly recommend the office if u need a cast bc she makes it all worth while.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 02, 2021
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Very rude and condescending. Needs to retire. Don’t ever use him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Feb 12, 2021
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Disappointing visit. Wrist tendonitis. He just sent me on my way telling me to take Aleve. I asked about a cortisone injection and got brushed off. Went to another Doctor who did it right, gave me an injection and less than 12 hrs later I am 90-95% better. Will not go back. His staff seems lacking also. Bottom line is that I had a painful and debilitating condition that should had been better addressed during my visit. The other Doctor corrected it with a 15 second injection.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mike in Pinson, Al – Dec 04, 2020
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Treated me for wrist pain. Very good outcome. Very good care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 29, 2020
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Insulting comments when your just trying to get help for your injury. I would not recommend Dr Hofammann at all.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Stw – Oct 26, 2019
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Dr. Hofammann did surgery on my knee recently and I really liked him. I felt he was very intelligent and competent with what he was doing. He is a man of a few words but enough for me. I feel great. I feel a person who you meet and is too chatty may be trying to mask incompetence.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Becky in Oneonta, Alabama – Mar 15, 2018
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They treat people like drug addicts. They do surgery on you and then won't give anything for pain. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Angela in Talladega – Nov 14, 2017
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Dr. Karl Hofammann III, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Birmingham, AL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL CENTER in 1980. He is affiliated with Citizens Baptist Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Vanderbilt University / Medical Center

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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