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Dr. James Michael Cockrell, MD

Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
The Orthopaedic Group Pc 6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 476-5050

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Cockrell graduated from the University of South Alabama with a BS in Biology and received his MD from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Dr Cockrell completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of South Alabama. He also completed his Fellowship training with Dr. John Garrett at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA in Sports Medicine. Dr. Cockrell is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in disorders of the knee and shoulder. He is a member of most area hospital staffs, the American Medical Association, Mobile County Medical Association and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Cockrell is the team physician for several local high schools as well as the Medical Director of the Azalea Trail Run, Alabama- Mississippi All Star high school football game, Orthopedic Doctor for the GMAC Bowl and is on the medical committee for the Senior Bowl. He is married to Brook and has three children, Carson, Bailey and Cage. In Dr. Cockrell?s free time he enjoys playing golf.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of South Alabama Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine - 1986

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Chinese

Location & Hours

The Orthopaedics Group PC
6144 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Lateral Epicondylitis
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Spinal Stenosis
Osteoarthritis
Internal Derangement of Knee Ligaments
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Plantar Fasciitis

Procedures Performed

Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Cigna
GEHA
UnitedHealthcare
Tricare
Ambetter
Humana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Medicare
Cigna-HealthSpring
Viva Health Plan
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
AARP

Cancer 17
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
Orthopedics 30
Neurology & Neurosurgery 26
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 30
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 29
Diabetes & Endocrinology 5
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 29
Psychiatry 45
Geriatrics 20
Rehabilitation 17
Obsterics & Gynecology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 1
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 9
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 7