Michael Cantrell, MDOrthopedic SurgeonSpecializing in Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee
Dr. Michael Cantrell is a member of The Orthopedic Center Sports Medicine Team. Board Certified in Orthopedic 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 orthopedic 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 Orthopedic Surgeon.
EDUCATION
- AO Fellowship
Capital Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, Jackson, Mississippi - Orthopedic Surgery Residency
The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi - M.D – 1997
The University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Alabama - B.A. – 1993
The University of Alabama – English, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
PRACTICE HISTORY
- 2006-present
The Orthopedic Center, P.C.
927 Franklin Street
Huntsville, AL 35801 - 2002-2006
Department of Orthopedics
1st Medical Group (ACC) SGOSO
Langley AFB, VA 23665
CERTIFICATION
- 2016
Board Certified Ringside Physician
Association of Ringside Physicians
American college of Sports Medicine - 2010
Board Certified in Ringside Medicine
American Board of Ringside Medicine - 2008
Subspecialty Certification in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - 2004
Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - 2003
Certified, National Board of Medical Examiners
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
- 2006-present
Clinical Faculty, Department of Surgery
University of Alabama School of Medicine, Huntsville
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
- 2016-present
USA Boxing Medical Commission - 2015-present
United States Association of Boxing Commissions Medical Committee - 2009-present
Board of Directors, D1 Sports Training & D1 Sports Therapy
Huntsville, Alabama - 2007-present
Advisory Board, Huntsville Hospital SportsCenter
Huntsville, Alabama - 2006-2008
Board of Directors, Madison County Medical Society
Madison County, Alabama
MEMBERSHIPS
- 2015 - Association of Ringside Physicians
- 2012 - American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
- 2006 - Medical Association of the State of Alabama
- 2006 - Alabama Orthopedic Society
- 2006 - Madison County Medical Society
- 2002 - American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
HOSPITAL STAFF MEMBERSHIPS
- Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville, Alabama (active)
- The Surgery Center of Huntsville; Huntsville, Alabama (active)
- Crestwood Medical Center; Huntsville, Alabama (courtesy)
SPORTS MEDICINE
PROFESSIONAL
- 2015-present: Ringside Physician, World Championship Professional Boxing
- 2011-2015: Team Physician, Alabama Hammers Arena Football
- 2008-2015: Team Physician, Rocket City United Soccer
- 2007-present: Team Physician, Huntsville Havoc Hockey
- 2007-2010: Team Physician, Alabama Vipers Arena Football
COLLEGIATE
- 2008-present: Team Physician, Oakwood University Varsity Athletics
- 2001-2002: Resident Team Physician, Ole Miss University Varsity Athletics
HIGH SCHOOL
- 2016-present: Team Physician, Grissom High School, Alabama
- 2013-2014: Team Physician, Butler High School, Alabama
- 2012-2016: Team Physician, Ardmore High School, Alabama
- 2010-present: Team Physician, New Hope High School, Alabama
- 2009-2018: Team Physician, Lincoln County High School, Tennessee
- 2007-present: Team Physician, Huntsville High School, Alabama
OTHER
- 2018-present: Team Physician, CrossFit Protocol, Decatur, Alabama
- 2018-present: Team Physician, Triad Martial Arts, Various Locations, Alabama
- 2018-present: Team Physician, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, Huntsville, Alabama
- 2011-present: Team Physician, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, Decatur, Alabama
- 2010-present: Team Physician, Rocket City Rocks Boxing Club
- 2010-present: Team Physician, Southern States Gymnastics, Huntsville, Alabama
- 2008-present: United States Olympic Committee Volunteer Physician
- 2008-present: Ringside Physician, USA Boxing
- 2007-present: Team Physician, Huntsville Gymnastics Center, Huntsville, Alabama
ACADEMIC HONORS
RESIDENCY
- 1999 - Orthopedic In-Training Examination Award
- 1998 - Best Resident Research Award, Mississippi Orthopedic Society
MEDICAL SCHOOL
- 1997 - Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
- 1996-1997: Class President, Huntsville Campus, Univ. of AL School of Medicine
UNDERGRADUATE
- 1991-1993: Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society
- 1990-1993: Presidential (Full) Academic Scholarship, The University of Alabama
- 1988-1989: Full Academic Scholarship, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
MILITARY HONORS
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
PUBLICATIONS
- Cantrell MW, Tarquinio TA. Fracture of the lateral process of the talus. Orthopedics 2000; 23(1):55-58.
PRESENTATIONS
- 2008-present
Various presentations regarding orthopedic sports medicine at yearly
Best Practice in Orthopedics conference in Huntsville, Alabama - 2000
Treatment Trends for Radial Head Fractures
Mississippi Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting
Jackson, Mississippi - 1998
Fractures of the Lateral Process of the Talus
Mississippi Orthopedic Society Annual Meeting
Jackson, Mississippi
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- 2006-present
Board of Directors, Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes