Charles T. Carnel, MD is a non-surgical spine physician that is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. He is fellowship-trained in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine. He treats patients at our Birmingham clinic location.
Dr. Carnel helps patients achieve a better quality of life through minimally-invasive procedures including X-ray guided spinal injections, nerve ablations, treatment of spinal fractures with kyphoplasty, as well as in-office musculoskeletal injections, which aim to increase function and reduce pain.
A native of Cookeville, Tennessee, Dr. Carnel earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from East Tennessee State University, then achieved his medical degree from the James H. Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee.
In 2006, Dr. Carnel moved to Birmingham for his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Then, subsequently, he completed an interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine fellowship.
Outside of work, Dr. Carnel, an Eagle Scout, can be found enjoying one of his many hobbies including photography, sport shooting, hunting, automotive racing, metal work, barbecuing or traveling the world with his wife, Hillary. He is also the proud dog dad to a rescue, Sally.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Carnel, call Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center 24 at (205) 939-3699.
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Learn MoreLiving in the Montgomery, AL area, it can be a long drive to Andrews Sports Medicine in Birmingham. However, the drive is definitely worth the time. Dr. Jeffrey Davis and Dr. Charles Carnel are both extremely professional and knowledgeable while still having the ability to truly sympathize with their patient’s situation. The staff are all so kind and helpful, and everyone in the office is just outstanding.
Valari Lagrone | Millbrook, AL
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In March of 2022, my husband and I took a vacation to Israel. On the flight home, I started experiencing muscle spasms in my back. I dismissed the muscle spasms to being confined to my seat for the 15+ hour flight home. However, a few days later I woke up with an intense, sharp pain in my neck and numbness and tingling in my left arm. The pain, numbness and tingling intensified over the next few months. My quality of life continued to dwindle each and every day.
Jenny Cash | Hoover, AL
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Within the first 5 minutes of meeting Dr. Carnel, he changed my whole life perception on what physicians “can be.” It was a WOW moment in life. Those are rare. Dr. Carnel is extremely knowledgeable. I could tell that quickly by listening to him communicate with his assistant and also with me.
Robby Watson | Birmingham, AL
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I had a deterioration of my vertebrae in my lumbar spine. The deterioration started in 2013 and the pain was unbearable. I couldn’t perform simple day-to-day activities. In 2016, I saw Dr. Andrew Cordover and he did my L4/L5 surgical fusion. Dr. Cordover was wonderful! He is one of the best surgeons I have seen. He is not only great in a surgical setting but he has a great bedside manner. I didn’t feel like just another patient or “number.”
Paulette Hunt | Birmingham, AL
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I am feeling great and would recommend Dr. James Flanagan to anyone needing hip replacements and Drs. Charles Carnel and Andrew Cordover for back issues. I recommend Andrews Sports Medicine to all my family and friends dealing with orthopedic issues! Before I visited Andrews Sports Medicine, I was experiencing all kinds of pain, but once I took the step to go I was able to focus on getting better.
Coach Mike Howard | Vestavia Hills, AL
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In this edition of PA Spotlight, we introduce to you, Madison Kirk, PA-C. Madison shares details about her career at Andrews Sports Medicine, working alongside Dr. Carnel, and her life in Birmingham, AL.
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