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Dr. Dierick Sparks Sr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Dierick Sparks Sr, MD
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Dr. Dierick Sparks Sr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Jacksonville, AL.
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Dr. Dierick Sparks Sr, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 49
Jacksonville, AL
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Dierick Sparks Sr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Jacksonville, AL.

About

Dr. Sparks Sr graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Dierick Sparks Sr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Jacksonville, AL and has 23 years experience. Dr. Sparks Sr currently practices at Sparks Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and are affiliated with Riverview Regional Medical Center and Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Dr. Sparks Sr has experience treating conditions like Shoulder Impingement Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sparks Sr received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Sparks Sr' office accepts new patients. Dr. Sparks Sr is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Knee Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Knee Arthroscopy
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Knee Arthroscopy
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondromalacia
Coccygeal Pain
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Elbow Bursitis
Herniated Disc
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacrum Disorders
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Tenosynovitis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Meniscectomy
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Peripheral Nerve Block
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
AC Joint Injury
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Vertigo
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Osteophyte
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fat Embolism
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Morton's Neuroma
Myelopathy
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Osteophyte of Hand
Osteosarcoma
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Osteophyte
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture of Foot
Systemic Chondromalacia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Ankle Arthroscopy
Biceps Tendon Repair
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Tenotomy
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Separated Shoulder Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Synovial Biopsy
Total Shoulder Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Drayer Physical Therapy-Alabama LLC
    1622 Church Ave SE, Jacksonville, AL 36265
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 546-8127
  2. 2 Sparks Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
    3102 Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL 35906
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 546-8127
  3. 3 Drayer Physical Therapy-Alabama LLC
    1622 Church Ave SE, Jacksonville, AL 36265
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 435-6221
  4. 4 Gadsden Regional Medical Center
    1007 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 546-8127
  5. 5 Riverview Regional Medical Center
    600 S 3rd St, Gadsden, AL 35901
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 543-5200
  6. 6 Gadsden Regional Medical Center
    1007 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 494-4000

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sparks Sr
3.8
Based on 16 Reviews
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Aug 31, 2023
Dr Sparks is an excellent surgeon. Very kind, takes time to explain everything.
— Aug 31, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dierick Sparks Sr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sparks Sr' profile.

Dr. Sparks Sr frequently treats the following conditions: Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dierick Sparks Sr, MD is affiliated with Riverview Regional Medical Center and Gadsden Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Dierick Sparks Sr, MD holds board certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Riverview Regional Medical Center

    600 S 3rd St, Gadsden, AL

  • Gadsden Regional Medical Center

    1007 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL