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  • Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Trauma, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 28 years of experience
  • The Orthopaedic Center 927 Franklin St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
  • (256) 539-2728

Brief Intro

Dr. Cantrell is a member of The Orthopaedic Center Sports Medicine Team. Board certified in orthopaedic surgery and AO Fellowship trained, Dr. Cantrell has earned the Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He 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 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 the Alabama Hammers, as well as 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.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine - 1997

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Orthopaedic Center
  • 927 Franklin St SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
  • 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
  • Orthopaedic Trauma

Conditions Addressed

  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
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Procedures Performed

  • Physical Therapy
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Shoulder Surgery
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Insurance Accepted

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

  • Physicians Mutual
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
  • HealthSmart
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Medicare
  • Golden Rule
  • Medicaid
  • Cofinity
  • Priority Health
  • Aetna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Humana
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • AARP
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Optum Health
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