Dr. Kenneth Bramlett
Orthopedic Surgeon
Vestavia Hills, AL
32 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Board certified orthopedic surgeon located in Birmingham, Alabama who focuses on providing the best possible care for his patients.
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BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Bramlett is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with over 30 years of experience and more than 30,000 orthopedic cases performed. Known for his deep commitment to patient care, Dr. Bramlett is distinguished by his personal, hands-on approach—he sees every patient himself, performs all surgeries personally, and oversees each patient's postoperative recovery to ensure the highest standard of care. Throughout his career, Dr. Bramlett has recognized that many orthopedic issues—whether involving the shoulder, hip, knee, foot, hand, or elbow—often present as a single complaint but stem from multiple, interconnected problems. This insight drives his thorough and accurate diagnostic process and his dedication to delivering personalized, comprehensive solutions.
Driven by a passion to restore patients to their best form of normal, Dr. Bramlett founded the Surgical Pre-Habilitation philosophy and developed the Ortho P.A.C.E. management technique in 1990. This innovative, custom-tailored patient education tool has empowered thousands to lose weight, build strength, and in many cases, avoid surgery altogether.
A recognized leader in the field, Dr. Bramlett has contributed to the development of multiple knee and hip implant designs, pioneered surgical techniques across the body’s major joints, and helped build patient software education systems to improve outcomes and long-term health. To him, it is a true honor to care for each patient, guiding them not just through treatment but toward a healthier, more empowered future.
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Personal Life

Before pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Bramlett worked his way through high school, college, and medical school as a welder and ironworker. This hands-on experience not only instilled in him a strong work ethic but also exposed him to high-level work environments and a wide range of people from all walks of life. He credits this chapter of his life as one of the most valuable educations he’s ever received—an experience he wouldn’t trade for any traditional pipeline to Harvard.
This early foundation, combined with his diverse personal interests, has shaped Dr. Bramlett into a uniquely well-rounded physician. Whether it's solving complex orthopedic problems or connecting with patients on a personal level, his background gives him both technical insight and human understanding. Outside of medicine, Dr. Bramlett is an accomplished musician, a licensed pilot, a polo player, and an avid outdoorsman. Each of these disciplines, in their own way, has taught him invaluable lessons about focus, resilience, and balance—qualities he brings to his surgical practice every day.

University of Alabama, School of Medicine
The University of Alabama School of Medicine is a nationally recognized leader in medical education, research, and patient care, training the next generation of physicians to transform healthcare in Alabama and beyond. With world-class faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and a strong commitment to serving diverse communities, UAB Medicine is shaping the future of medicine today.

University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center
Renowned for its surgical training, groundbreaking research opportunities, and expert faculty mentorship, this leading academic medical center offers orthopedic residents unparalleled preparation for advanced clinical practice and subspecialty success.

University of Hannover, Germany
Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery

St. Joseph's Hospital/University of Colorado in Denver
Arthritis Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder, Hip, Hand, Knee and Foot

Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Programs in Boston
Total Joint Implantation and Orthopaedic Research

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certification by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery signifies the highest standard of excellence in orthopedic care, demonstrating a physician's expertise, professionalism, and commitment to lifelong learning and patient safety.