Physicians
W. Christopher Patton, MD
Area of Specialty
- Sports Medicine
Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Fellowship
- Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation and the Hughston Clinic, Columbus, GA - Sports Medicine
Education
- Residency; University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga, TN
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX - Doctor of Medicine
- University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS - Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- Hughston Society
- Medical Society of Mobile County
- Southern Orthopaedic Association
Hospital Affiliations
- Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
- Springhill Medical Center
Additional information, articles and links about Dr. Patton
- View Dr. Patton's Bio on the AAOS Website
- Visit AOCSports.com for more information about Dr. Patton
- Watch the AOC Sports Team on The Uncle Henry Show
- Knee Arthroscopy and Meniscal Tears - Part Two
- Knee Arthroscopy and Meniscal Tears - Part One
- Dr. Christopher Patton inducted as an Honorary member of the Cottage Hill Christian Academy Athletic Hall of Fame
- ACL Reconstruction Surgery
- Summer Sports: Who Will You Draft?
- Comebacks Start Here: Mr. Terry's Success Story
- Dr. Patton, Sports Medicine Physician You Can Trust On and Off the Field
- Sports Injury Analysis: Louisville Player Kevin Ware by W. Christopher Patton MD
- Patient Success Story: Dr. Patton Helped Me Get Back To Work
- Injury Analysis: University of Alabama RB Jalston Fowler by Dr. Patton
- Return to Sports After ACL Reconstruction
- ACL Injuries. What ESPN doesn’t tell you.
- Stress Fractures In Athletes
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Meniscal Tears
- Your Shoulder And Your Options
Orthopaedic Publications
Pulmonary dysfunction in patients with femoral shaft fracture treated with intramedullary nailing. Norris BL, Patton WC, Rudd JN Jr, Schmitt CM, Kline JA. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2001 Aug;83-A(8):1162-8.
Biceps tendinitis and subluxation. Patton WC, McCluskey GM 3rd. Clin Sports Med. 2001 Jul;20(3):505-29. Review.
Periarticular heterotopic ossification after multiple knee ligament reconstructions. A report of three cases. Patton WC, Tew WM. Am J Sports Med. 2000 May-Jun;28(3):398-401.
Prevalence of negative-pressure pulmonary edema at an orthopaedic hospital. Patton WC, Baker CL Jr. J South Orthop Assoc. 2000 Winter;9(4):248-53.
Reviews
"I choose Dr. Patton because he works with sports medicine and understood my goal, even though in my late 60's, was to continue to run for fitness in spite of aging knees. I might not succeed in my goal but he is working with me to maintain the highest activity level possible."
— Retired Army Officer
Rating: 5 Star
"Dr. Patton is has incredible technique and he is very honest about what may and may not be possible."
— Anonymous
Rating: 5 Star
"My surgery was for right rotator cuff surgery for bad tears; including the bicep. I am about 8 months post surgery. Though I still have some weakness in certain positions, I have full range of motion regained. Now, the big question, would I recommend Dr. Patton for rotator cuff surgery? Yes! For family, friends, or you reading this review; Dr. Patton is very good."
— Herb
Rating: 5 Star
"Great Surgeon!"
— John
Rating: 5 Star
"Great"
— Edward Wade
Rating: 5 Star
"Have known Dr Patton for years great doctor with a great staff."
— Paul Howard
Rating: 5 Star
"Very direct, great Dr"
— Michael Counselman
Rating: 5 Star
"Dr patton repaired my right quad tear on my left knee and meniscus tear on my left knee. Excellent job. Seemed to care about my recovery. Highly recomend. Thanks doc"
— Jason davis
Rating: 5 Star