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Taylor Cates, M.D.
ORTHOWEST
Orthopedics: Arthroscopy, General Orthopaedics, Hand, Elbow, and Shoulder Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
Carrollton, Bremen, Villa Rica
Most recent review: 5 days ago
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4.9
2.7K Ratings
917 Comments
4.9
2.7K Ratings
917 Comments
Dr. Taylor Cates subscribes to a personal philosophy based on an individualized approach to patient care. His focus is directed at resolving patient's problems using the least invasive methods available.
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Dr. Taylor Cates spent his entire childhood in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb of Memphis. He attended Truman State University on full athletic scholarship where he was named Academic All American and All Conference performer as a defensive end on the varsity football team. After graduation, he attended medical school at the University of Tennessee where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Cates continued his orthopaedic training at Atlanta Medical Center. While a resident, Dr. Cates won the “Thomas E. Whitesides” research award for the best paper among Georgia residents.
Following successful completion of residency, Dr. Cates continued his training at the Atlanta Sports Medicine and Cartilage Reconstruction fellowship under the mentorship of Scott D. Gillogly. This year of advanced training focused on cutting edge arthroscopic techniques, cartilage reconstruction, and less invasive surgery. Furthermore, Dr. Cates acted as an associate team physician to the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Thrashers, gaining valuable experience in the care of elite athletes.
Dr. Cates subscribes to a personal philosophy based on an individualized approach to patient care. Taking time to listen to patients and understanding their complaints is at the heart of this method. Dr. Cates’s focus is directed at resolving patient's problems using the least invasive methods available.
Dr. Cates and his wife, Baylee, have two children and live in Carrollton.
Seeing Patients at
Bremen Orthopaedics
Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic
Villa Rica Orthopaedics
Medical School
University of Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Internship & Residency
Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta, Georgia
Fellowship
Fellowship-Sports Medicine
Atlanta Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics
Atlanta, Georgia
Board Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Affiliations
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopic Association of North America
Alpha Omega Alpha
Special Procedures & Techniques
Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine
General Orthopaedics
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Dr. Cates is awesome and always a pleasure to see.
It was my first visit and I really was impressed. The staff was very nice and very professional. Dr Cates is AWESOME!! I REALLY like him ! His senses of humor something else!!!
Everyone was so good to me today thank you
Great doctor
Excellent physician!! Also has excellent staff!! Great personality and puts you at ease about what you need to improve.
Dr. Cates is the best. He truly cares about his patients and takes the time to connect with them. Everyone in the Orthowest office is a delight.
Love Dr. Cates! He takes his time with your appointment, answering any questions you may have. He makes small talk which is great and really makes you feel comfortable. Recommend him 100%
Best doctor ever
Dr Cates is an excellent doctor. He does what he promises. Easy to understand.
Drew was so good with my mom today!