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
"Dr. Patton is an excellent doctor. He takes the time to explain what he is going to do. He also answers questions so the patient understands what will happen after surgery and does all he can to help with pain management."
— Karen Kelley
Rating: 5 Star
"Great staff and wonderful physician. Dr. Patton did a great job with my shoulder surgery."
— GVM orris
Rating: 5 Star
"Awesome,great guy. Knows his stuff."
— Jeff Koger
Rating: 5 Star
"I have had a excellent experience with Dr. Patton. He explains all the options, explains all the risks clearly. Staff is very friendly."
— Bernd Licht
Rating: 5 Star
"Great Doctor and excellent staff!!"
— Tim Holt
Rating: 5 Star
"Dr. Patton in my opinion is the best at AOC he is understanding and takes time to listen to the patient. I recommend him to anyone who is in search of a good orthopedic."
— JaVonda Oliver
Rating: 5 Star
Rating: 5 Star
— Charles Borill
Rating: 5 Star
— Charlie Jackson
"Excellent experience. Very professional and quick. Spends more time with the patient then some doctors I know. Staff is very quick and courteous."
— Bernd Licht
Rating: 5 Star
Rating: 5 Star
— Glenn Eddins