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Dr. Ricardo Colberg, MD

Dr. Ricardo Colberg, MD

Sports Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ricardo Colberg, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Birmingham, AL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prattville Baptist Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 212 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (212 reviews)

Practice

805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 100 Birmingham, AL 35205
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Colberg specializes in the areas of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Colberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Colberg

4.8
212 ratings, 169 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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Excellent Doctor
I have seen Dr. Colberg several times since 2018. I appreciate how he really listens to my concerns and responds clearly and kindly.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Feb 21, 2025
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Great checkup
Andrews was on time quick and efficient with X-rays and Dr Colberg was right on schedule, very thorough and attentive to my concerns, and he gives you answers
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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L Hardy – Jan 30, 2025
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Great!
Dr. Colberg is very professional and kind, he listened to my concerns patiently.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jan 09, 2025
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Torn distal bicep tendon
Quickly assessed and diagnosed issue.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Spromer – Jan 07, 2025
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PRP shoulder
Dr Colberg was very good at explaining everything to me and the procedure went very well with very little pain or discomfort. It has only been a day but l have very little pain and expect good results
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Paul – Nov 23, 2024
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Concerns with knees, diagnosis provided.
Was having knee pain, and to an extent still am but not as bad before, where I was waking up during the night multiple nights throughout the week. Dr. Colberg recommended nonsurgical methods to remedy first, and to resort to surgery as a last resort. After an x-ray was taken, and a physical examination was done, I had been given a diagnosis and instructions on how to remedy it. While I have an issue with the image of my legs still, as stated earlier the discomfort is still present, but not to the same extent before.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jacob McCollum – Nov 04, 2024
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Hip and Glutensormess
Dr Colberg listened and spent time discussing my options of nonsurgical procedures.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Chris Davis – Sep 10, 2024
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Trigger Fingers Unlocked On the Spot!
I suffered with two trigger fingers in a locked position on and off for 1.5 years. I was facing open hand surgery with 6 weeks recovery time back home. Did my research and found Dr. Colberg to have the most experience and expertise in new noninvasive ultrasound guided percutaneous trigger finger release procedure. I drove 100 miles to consult with him. He took great compassion with my situation, cleared his calendar and immediately performed the release procedure to unlock them before I left his office. I went home cured forever from this condition in those fingers. In three days my hand looks and feels completely normal. He is an amazing doctor with extreme knowledge and expertise. I am so thankful for his outstanding treatment; he is the very best you can get! I have referred others to him even my chiropractor was amazed at my result and is referring him to his patients. You owe it to yourself to have a consult with Dr. Colberg!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Peggy Sue Unander – Aug 20, 2024
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Dr Colberg us very respectful.
Dr. Colbert really listen to his patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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William Harrell – Aug 01, 2024
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Excellent!
Dr. Colberg worked me in for a shoulder injection after seeing my surgeon. He and his staff were very accommodating , professional and kind. A nice young man doing his fellowship actually did the injection. He explained everything he was doing and it was pain-free. Dr. Colberg checked on me after the injection and was very caring. Great experience!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jul 26, 2024
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Great!
Great visit! Dr. Colberg is progressive and proactive in his oa treatment, and his nurse is the same! They are also friendly and kind. Couldn't ask for anything better! So glad I chose them!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Ellie – Jun 15, 2024
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Knee ligament issues
Dr Colberg was outstanding, he explained everything he was doing during my procedure and the results to date have been outstanding . I would without hesitation recommend Dr Colbert for any procedure in his field of expertise.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Doug Egly – Apr 26, 2024
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I’ll ask to see another doctor.
This was my first appt. at Andrews but Dr. Colberg wasn’t at all welcoming. Just the opposite. In fact I wondered if he disliked old people. (I’m 73.) In reviews on other sites, I saw comments from people who wondered if “he doesn’t like” fat people or Black people. So other patients felt unwelcome, too. That overshadowed everything else. I’ll go back to Andrews but ask to see a different doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
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Lynn Duvall – Apr 23, 2024
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Great Dr.
I’ve seen Dr Colberg before but this was my first time for knee pain. He’s always most professional and takes personal interest in me.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Mar 24, 2024
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He was very professional and seemed very knowledgeable about my health issues!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Janice Cason – Mar 20, 2024
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Great caring Doctor
Dr Colberg puts me at ease and takes plenty of time to answer all my questions and address my concerns. Then he expertly comes up with a treatment plan to get me back out on the tennis court ASAP.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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William – Jan 21, 2024
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Expert at Getting Athletes Back to Action
Between Dr. Colberg's help and a change in my fitness routine, I am back to all my normal activities, including running. Dr. Colberg is both friendly and efficient, and also incredibly knowledgeable—everything you want in a doctor. I highly recommend him as a non-surgical sports medicine doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Kevin D Washburn – Dec 26, 2023
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Very Satisfied, Professional
Listening to the patient and having a genuine careing attitude is important. The doctor and staff had both. I am very grateful to all!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Patricia A Peikert – Dec 22, 2023
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Thorough and professional
Dr. Colberg and his staff are thorough and professional. They listen to the patient. The established process provides Dr. Colberg a good idea of a patients issues allowing him to fine tune his diagnosis. I was given an appointment within a few days of calling. Appointment day, I was called back for X-rays on time and appreciate how organized the facility is. I feel confident with Dr. Colberg addressing my situation.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Robert Hardy – Nov 30, 2023
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Highly Recommend Dr Colberg
I have been a patient of Dr. Colberg for several years now. He has treated my shoulders, my hands and my hips. He diagnosed a problem with my hip that my local ER missed. My wife is a patient too. We drive about 80 miles just to see Dr. Colberg and the excellent care we receive is well worth the drive. I highly recommend Dr Colberg and his staff at the Pehlam office for any orthopedic issue.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Tom Spradley – Nov 22, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Colberg offers medical care through a patient-centered & holistic approach. He takes into consideration all the components related to the injury, including the underlying biomechanics of the injury, the patient's expectations, as well as the...read more
  • Sports Medicine

  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

  • Pediatric Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Emergency Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Uspta Certified Elite Tennis Professional

    2013
  • American Sports Medicine Institute Birmingham Al

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • Emory University

    Residency Hospital, 2012
  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2012
  • University Of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus

    Internship Hospital, 2009
  • University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008
  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate School, 2003
  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 100 Birmingham, AL 35205
1

Practice

STV Sports Medicine & Orthopedics LLC3143 Pelham Pkwy Ste 400 Pelham, AL 35124
2

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    100 Hospital Dr
    Hendersonville, NC 28792
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Bibb Medical Center

    208 Pierson Ave
    Centreville, AL 35042

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • Highlands Cashiers Hospital

    190 Hospital Dr
    Highlands, NC 28741

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    9% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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