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  • Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
  • 23 years of experience
  • Jw Sommer Rehabilitation Unit 201 Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
  • (256) 386-1690

Brief Intro

Dr. Hovater graduated from the Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Med in 2002. He works in Muscle Shoals, AL and specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Hovater is affiliated with Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Kansas City University Of Medicine & Bioscience College Of Osteopathic Med - 2002

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Jw Sommer Rehabilitation Unit
  • 201 Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Sports Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Sciatica
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
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Procedures Performed

  • Physical Therapy
  • Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
  • Knee Replacement
  • Hip/Femur Fractures and Dislocations
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Knee Replacement
  • Acupuncture
  • Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Hip Replacement
  • Hip Replacement
  • Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Meritain Health
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Simpra Advantage
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Wellcare
  • Golden Rule
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • American Healthcare Alliance
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Humana
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Devoted Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Priority Health
  • Travelers
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • CHAMPVA
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • Cancer 17
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 30
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 26
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 30
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 29
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 5
  • Children's Hospital 4
  • Urology 29
  • Psychiatry 45
  • Geriatrics 20
  • Rehabilitation 17
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 1
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 9
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 7