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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
4.9
2434 Ratings
784 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.
4.9
2434 Ratings
784 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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The time wait was not long
Dr. Cates has shown compassion for his patients. He is one of the few doctors you will find with the great bedside manners that he has.
He has treated my husband and father…always so personable and friendly!
Excellent doctor. Really cares about his patients. God fearing man
Best Dr in west Ga
Dr. Cates, in my opinion has great diagnostic skills, he’s easy to relate to/with patients. He listens and DOES NOT rush through an exam.
Dr Cates is amazing he great with my daughters and myself he has done 2 knee surgeries on my knee and 3 on my oldest daughters and just done my youngest daughter 1 knee surgery. He has been all of our drs for years now and I refuse to see anyone else . His demeanor and bedside manner is absolutely incredible you can't ask for a better physician. He is a very passionate caring, and respectful. Dr cates is very professional . He took his time with me and my kids health and recovery. My daughter had her first knee surgery 1 month ago and he was incredible with her as she was very scared and had a lot of anxiety and he took his time to comfort her and help her relax I am forever grateful for his kindness and his support throughout all of our care.
He’s great!
The absolute best. No competition. Suzie Hembree - John Hembree
See the PA and she is wonderful.