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
- Listen to Drs. Lane, Patton and Roca on AOC Ask The Expert Podcast from our Saraland Groundbreaking Last Friday
- 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
"Very pleased with all the staff I encountered. Very professional, helpful and attentive. Would recommend to anyone."
— Marie Brown
Rating: 5 Star
"Dr. Patton was great explaining all options from day one. He also performed my surgery for a high grade tear on my rotator cuff. Highly recommended!"
— D McCarroll
Rating: 5 Star
"Loved that Dr.Patton didn’t beat around the bush but got straight to the point on what was best for my health care. Nurses were all kind and courteous !! Thank you Dr.Patton & Staff"
— Anonymous
Rating: 5 Star
"AOC is great! I've been several times for various injuries. The staff is great and the wait times are low. For this visit I saw Dr Patton, the diagnosis and treatment were precise and correct. If in the future I need to see an orthopedic, I will definitely come back."
— Chris Morgan
Rating: 5 Star
"Visit was very pleasant Waiting was very short! Everyone was very helpful"
— Barbara Washam
Rating: 5 Star
"Dr. Patton did a very good job in explaining my condition to me. I've used him before for some joint repairs and he is a very good and precise surgeon."
— Richard Mather
Rating: 5 Star
"Great surgeon! Fantastic & efficient service! Nurses are very friendly & efficient as well! Prompt service; short wait time; overall, experience rated as above average!"
— Sinead Crandle
Rating: 5 Star
"Great staff and wonderful physician. Dr. Patton did a great job with my shoulder surgery."
— GV M
Rating: 5 Star
Rating: 5 Star
— Nikki T
Rating: 5 Star
— Donald Sanders