Dr. Thompson McMurtrie, M.D. is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and treatment of sports related-injuries. His goal is to provide excellent and thoughtful care to his patients based on sound research and experience to help patients meet their goals. Dr. McMurtrie focuses on arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee, including tendon and cartilage repair, ligament reconstruction, and joint replacement.
Dr. Thompson McMurtrie, M.D. is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and treatment of sports related-injuries. His goal is to provide excellent and thoughtful care to his patients based on sound research and experience to help patients meet their goals. Dr. McMurtrie focuses on arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee, including tendon and cartilage repair, ligament reconstruction, and joint replacement.
Dr. Thompson McMurtrie, M.D. is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and treatment of sports related-injuries. His goal is to provide excellent and thoughtful care to his patients based on sound research and experience to help patients meet their goals. Dr. McMurtrie focuses on arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee, including tendon and cartilage repair, ligament reconstruction, and joint replacement.
Dr. McMurtrie is a Huntsville native and received a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences from Auburn University, where he graduated summa cum laude with honors. He completed medical school and orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopy at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson, MS, and Tulane University in New Orleans, LA, where he trained with several renowned sports medicine surgeons.
Dr. McMurtrie has provided orthopaedic care to athletes since 2016. He has served as the team physician for multiple high school and college teams and had the opportunity to work with UAB and Ole Miss athletics during his training. Dr. McMurtrie has over 30 publications and presentations, with an interest in arthroscopic procedures and sports medicine. He is a member of the America Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Dr. McMurtrie and his wife, Amy Claire, enjoy the outdoors, athletics, and raising their family. They are excited to be in Huntsville and looking forward to becoming part of the community.
Dr. McMurtrie listens to your concerns and gives his advice without belittling you or your concerns
16 yo with torn labrum and severe shoulder instability after sports injury. He is exceptional! Very thorough, talked about several non surgical options and explained the benefit for each Option and let us choose what we felt was best. Looks like surgery in August. Our son likes him, and that's saying something when it comes to doctors lol
Took time to explain my mri and x rays with the least invasive treatment.
Very informative,friendly and professional.
Dr McMurtrie is excellent. Always so intent on listening. And analyzing. And explaining. Personable. So knowledgeable and empathetic. Follows my recovery and progress.
Very knowledgeable and explained my issues to help me understand. He was great !
Excellent!
Very professional and thorough.
Outstanding! Dr. McMurtrie was genuinely concerned with deal info with my knee pain.
Doc is awesome and thorough and always on point. There to help me with all my orthopedic needs. Great job!