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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: 1 week ago
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4.9
2.7K Ratings
931 Comments
4.9
2.7K Ratings
931 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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Awesome Dr. Has the best disposition. Very thankful for him.
Dr. Cates is great !! He listens intently to your concerns. Staff is awesome !!
Warm, engaging, pays attention & listens.
Wait times have been long. But otherwise excellent. Good ones are always busy.
We love Dr. Cates and his team!! Excellent Dr
Britni is the best PA ever
Taylor Cates is an incredible physician but more importantly, he takes time to care, to pray and so genuine that you forget he is a doctor and believe he is you friend. Very rare thing in these days. His NP Britni is absolutely fantastic and knows her stuff. He appointment scheduling tells me Dr. Cates is not available but Britni is, I jump at the change. What a wonderful practice, wonderful group of physicians and assistants Ya’ll have. No one better!
Best Ortho Dr anywhere! He cares so much about you and how you’re doing . He will hold your hand while he prays for you . I love him and so glad to call him a friend and My Dr . He is very smart and wish we had 10 of him
He and his team are amazing
Good job