UAB Medicine to Open New Spine and MSK Clinic in Birmingham

The new Inverness One location will expand services for neck, back, and musculoskeletal conditions.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 1:23pm

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Birmingham-based UAB Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and UAB Neurosurgery are set to open a shared clinic location in the city's Inverness neighborhood. The new UAB Medicine Inverness One facility will offer expanded services for the management of neck and back pain, sports-related injuries, work-related injuries, arthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Why it matters

The new clinic will provide greater access to specialized spine and musculoskeletal care for residents in the Birmingham area, addressing a growing need for these services. UAB Medicine is a leading healthcare provider in Alabama, and this expansion demonstrates its commitment to improving access to quality orthopedic and neurological care.

The details

The new UAB Medicine Inverness One location will be the fourth spine and musculoskeletal medicine clinic operated by the UAB Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department. Dr. Nelson Santos Agosto, a physician in the department, will lead the practice at the new facility.

  • The new clinic is set to open in Birmingham on January 28, 2026.

The players

UAB Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

A department within the University of Alabama at Birmingham's academic medical center that provides comprehensive rehabilitation services, including for spine and musculoskeletal conditions.

UAB Neurosurgery

The neurosurgery department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, which will partner with the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department to offer services at the new Inverness One clinic.

Dr. Nelson Santos Agosto

A physician in the UAB Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department who will lead the new Inverness One clinic.

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The takeaway

The opening of the new UAB Medicine Inverness One clinic demonstrates the healthcare system's commitment to expanding access to specialized spine and musculoskeletal care in the Birmingham region, addressing a critical need for these services in the community.