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J. Thompson McMurtrie, MD
The Orthopaedic Center
Sports Medicine: General Orthopaedics, Hip, Joint Replacement, Knee, Shoulder
Ardmore, Huntsville, Madison
4.9
657 Ratings
286 Comments
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.
4.9
657 Ratings
286 Comments
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.
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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.
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He is compassionate, caring, thorough, and goes the extra mile to ensure patients are well cared for.
Dr. McMurtrie answers my questions, is thorough in explaining treatment options, and pleasant.
Dr. James was very professional and friendly - he administered my steroid shot and did an excellent job Thank you, Doctor James McMurtrie
Dr. McMurtrie took his time with me and examined the records closely.
Polite and listened to my concerns.
He is really prompt, efficient, a good communicator, and follows through.
Dr. McMurtrie thoroughly listens to the issue and provides options for resolution. Appreciate his approach and ‘bed side manner’.
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Dr. McMurtrie has done a great job of making me feel useful again. He is a great surgeon genuinely concerned for his patient's well being.
Dr. McMurtrie listens to your concerns and answers your questions.