Four faculty members in the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery have received promotions, and one has received an award of tenure, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
“We are proud to recognize four outstanding faculty members for their well-deserved promotions,” said Steven Theiss, M.D., chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and section chief of Spine. “Each has made meaningful contributions to patient care, education, research, and service. These promotions reflect their dedication to advancing orthopedic surgery and supporting our patients, trainees, and department. I congratulate Drs. Agarwal, Ashley, Momaya, and Quade on this achievement and look forward to their continued contributions and leadership within the department.”
Congratulations to the following faculty members:
Jonathan Quade, M.D., Trauma
Promoted to professor and award of tenure
Jonathan Quade, M.D., joined the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in August 2016 after completing his orthopedic trauma fellowship. He currently serves as the section chief of Trauma. As an orthopedic trauma surgeon, Quade specializes in treating complex traumatic injuries, including pelvic and acetabular fractures, upper and lower extremity fractures, foot and ankle trauma, and fracture nonunions and malunions. His clinical interests also include the comprehensive care of patients with multiple traumatic injuries and the use of minimally invasive and percutaneous techniques. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his orthopedic surgery residency there, followed by an orthopedic trauma fellowship in 2016. Through his clinical, research, and educational work, Quade focuses on caring for patients with complex traumatic injuries and advancing treatment in orthopedic trauma.
Amit Momaya, M.D., Sports Medicine
Promoted to professor
Amit Momaya, M.D., joined the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2017 after completing his sports medicine fellowship. He currently serves as the section chief of Sports Medicine and chief of Sports & Exercise Medicine. A sports medicine orthopedic surgeon, Momaya specializes in treating shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries and cares for athletes at all levels. He also serves as a team physician for UAB Athletics, Legion FC, Birmingham Bulls Hockey, Hoover-Vestavia Soccer, and multiple high schools. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at UAB, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas. His research interests include ACL injuries, meniscus repair, cartilage restoration, shoulder dislocations, shoulder labral tears, rotator cuff tears, and orthobiologics. Through his clinical and research efforts, Momaya works to advance sports medicine care and improve outcomes for athletes.
Abhinav Agarwal, M.D., Foot and Ankle, Trauma
Promoted to associate professor
Abhinav Agarwal, M.D., joined the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in August 2021 and is a member of the department’s Trauma Section and foot and ankle program. His clinical interests include orthopedic trauma and foot and ankle surgery, with a focus on treating complex fractures and other traumatic injuries. He earned his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and completed his residency training there. He completed orthopedic trauma and foot and ankle fellowship training at UAB, including the department’s foot and ankle fellowship from 2019 to 2021. Through his clinical and academic work, Agarwal contributes to the treatment of complex orthopedic injuries and the advancement of foot and ankle care.
Philip Ashley, M.D., Pediatrics
Promoted to associate professor
Philip Ashley, M.D., joined the UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2018. He is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon whose clinical and research interests include pediatric orthopedic trauma, clubfoot, limb length differences, hip dysplasia, limb deformity correction, and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Kentucky in 2016, followed by a pediatric orthopedic fellowship in 2017. His academic work includes research focused on radiation minimization, orthopedic trauma care, and improving surgical outcomes for complex deformity cases. Through his clinical, research, and educational efforts, Ashley works to advance pediatric orthopedic care and improve outcomes for children and adolescents.