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Michael W. Cantrell, M.D.
The Orthopaedic Center
Orthopedics: Sports Medicine
Huntsville, Madison, Scottsboro
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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4.9
3.9K Ratings
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Dr. Michael Cantrell is board-certified in orthopaedic sports medicine and specializes in arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Cantrell applies the least invasive, most effective techniques in surgical treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and other orthopaedic conditions.
4.9
3.9K Ratings
1K Comments
Dr. Michael Cantrell is board-certified in orthopaedic sports medicine and specializes in arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the shoulder and knee. Dr. Cantrell applies the least invasive, most effective techniques in surgical treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and other orthopaedic conditions.
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Dr. Michael Cantrell is a member of The Orthopaedic Center Sports Medicine Team. Board-certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Dr. Cantrell specializes in arthroscopic and open reconstruction of the shoulder and knee. This includes shoulder and knee arthroscopy, tendon repair, and ligament reconstruction. Dr. Cantrell applies the least invasive, most effective techniques in surgical treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and other orthopaedic conditions.
Also, Board-Certified in Ringside Medicine, Dr. Cantrell is a USA Boxing and United States Olympic Committee Physician, providing sports medicine coverage for events such as the U.S. Olympic Team Trials and World Championship Professional Boxing. He is team physician for Oakwood University, Rocket City United Soccer Team, Huntsville Gymnastics Center, and Southern States Gymnastics. Dr. Cantrell works with the Huntsville Havoc as well as several area high schools. He is a former team physician for the University of Mississippi, as well as a former U.S. Air Force Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Fellowship
AO Fellowship, Capital Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center, Jackson, MS
Residency
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Medical Education
UAB School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty Certificate
Ringside Physician Certification
American College of Sports Medicine
Specializing In
Bioinductive Implant
Knee
mi-eye 2™
Regenerative Medicine
Shoulder
Sports Medicine
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He is very patient and gentle. He will answer your questions and not make you feel rushed.
Friendly and thorough. Recommend!
My appointment was for 0950. Was not called back till 1100
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Exceptional care! Very thorough and professional. Definitely recommend.
Very professional and experienced shoulder surgeon!
Listens and explains everything so you understand.
I didn’t feel like we got anything accomplished
Absolutely the best surgeon!
Dr. Cantrell listens intently to what the patient has to say. He answers all questions asked and has never made me feel that the appointment was rushed. He spends as much time as necessary with the patient.