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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
2.5K Ratings
847 Comments
4.9
2.5K Ratings
847 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 an amazing Doctor, he is professional and compassionate about his work and genuinely cares about all of his patients. Dr. Cates has a way of explaining in detail and clearly, what steps need to be taken for a successful outcome in individual situations. Thank you Dr. Cates for your Loyalty.
Dr. Cates is great !! He listens to your concerns and addresses each of them very thoroughly. Would recommend Dr. Cates without hesitation.
The best
Great Doc
Cates did a great job-explained problem & solution I liked him 👍 I would like to state not one person told me there name as I met 4 persons & I ask each one of them there names Made it very impersonal-please smile & stated your name if your work to help someone & make them fell welcome As all us old people help pay the bills & salaries your welcome 😇
We love Dr. Cates!!
The best !!
As always the staff is great. Matt answered all my questions. They wait is too long but once you get in it goes pretty fast.
Great doctor. He’s definitely got a great team They make you feel like you’re the only client they have.
Excellent