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Michael Cantrell, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Huntsville, AL

MichaelWilliamCantrellMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Huntsville, AL

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

The Orthopaedic Center

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  • Office

    927 Franklin St SE
    Fl 4
    Huntsville, AL 35801
    Phone+1 256-539-2728
    Fax+1 256-539-2666

Summary

  • 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 the 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 and 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.

Education & Training

  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    University of Mississippi Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2002
  • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    University of Alabama School of MedicineClass of 1997
  • The University of Alabama
    The University of AlabamaB.A., English, 1993
  • Capital Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic
    Capital Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine ClinicAO Fellowship

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2009 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2005 - 2024
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2006 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2005 - 2006
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2002 - 2006
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Orthopaedic In-Training Examination Award The University of Mississippi Medical Center, 1999
  • Best Resident Research Award Mississippi Orthopaedic Society, 1998
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society The University of Alabama School of Medicine, 1997
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Fracture of the lateral process of the talus.  
    Cantrell MW, Tarquinio TA, Orthopedics, 1/1/2000

Lectures

  • Lower Extremity Overuse Injuries. 
    Best Practice in Orthopaedics, Huntsville, AL - 1/1/2013
  • Sports-Related Shoulder Injuries. 
    Best Practice in Orthopaedics, Huntsville, AL - 1/1/2012
  • Solutions for Athletic Shoulder Injuries. 
    Best Practice in Orthopaedics, Huntsville, AL - 1/1/2011
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Committees

  • Member, USA Boxing Medical Commission 2016 - Present
  • Member, Association of Boxing Commissions Medical Committee 2015 - Present

Professional Memberships