Dr. Phillips is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 30 years of experience and specialization in the elbow, knee, shoulders, and sports medicine.
Dr. Phillips is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with over 30 years of experience and specialization in the elbow, knee, shoulders, and sports medicine.
Specialties:
Elbow
Knee
Shoulder
Sports Medicine
Locations:
Wolf River
Joined Staff:
January 1988
Education:
University of Tennessee, 1978
Med School: University of Tennessee-Memphis, 1982
Residency: UT-Campbell Clinic, 1987
Other Information
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Alabama Sports Medicine, Birmingham, AL, 1992
Board of Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
University Appointment: Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomechanical Engineering, University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Additional Certification: Certificate of Added Qualification – Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Professional Societies:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Society of North America
Southern Medical Association
Tennessee Medical Association
Southern Orthopaedic Society
Board of Counselors, AOSSM
Memphis Orthopaedic Society
Tennessee Orthopaedic Society
International Cartilage Research Society
Sports Medicine Coverage:
University of Memphis, Head Team Physician (all sports), 1987-Present
Team USA Olympic Baseball, Co-Head Team Physician, 1987-2000
Memphis Chicks, Head Team Physician, 1990-2000
Memphis Redbirds, Head Team Physician, 2000- Present
Major League Baseball, Consultant, 2000-Present
Tennessee Council Delegate to American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine

Dr Phillips is the model doctor. He’s knowledgeable. He’s professional. He’s personable. He’s helping you. He’s taking this journey with you, he cares and he’s looking out for you. I have complete confidence in him.
Excellent physician
Very nice and has a calming bedside manner
He’s very nice always explaining things so you can understand.always friendly
Dr. Phillips is the best! He is kind snd listens and such an expert. We trust him completely We are so thankful for him and he has seen many people in my family for sports injuries and older family members for arthritis and knee injuries.
Best doctor ever
Intelligent, kind and helpful
The best. Kind and compassionate
Very nice doctor & listens to your questions.
Exceptional, professional, willing to listen and pleasant to work with.