4.8
260 Ratings with 215 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Isbell is a fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder surgery.
Dr. Isbell completed his undergraduate and medical degrees at East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine where he was awarded the James L. Thompson Leadership Award and was president of his medical school class.
He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, KY and was awarded the Leonard Marmour Surgical Arthritis Award for Excellence in Patient Care.
After residency, Dr. Isbell completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder service at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, NY.
His areas of expertise include arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee with an emphasis on advanced arthroscopic techniques. His clinical and research interests include:
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Replacement
- Reverse Shoulder Replacement
- …Arthroscopic Labral Repairs of the Shoulder
- Meniscus Surgery of the Knee
- ACL Reconstruction of the Knee
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Featured Review
Dr Isbell listened to my issue and reviewed my x-rays with me. His diagnosis was in terms I could understand. He explained what my options are and what I could expect going forward.
Office Location
Raleigh Orthopaedic - Raleigh
3001 Edwards Mill RdRaleigh, NC 27612Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 28 years of experience
- 44 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Hospital for Special Surgery (Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery)
- 215 written reviews
- 1 award
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Awards
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William M. Isbell
Medical Specialties
Dr. William M. Isbell has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. William M. Isbell has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
28 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
MEDICAL LICENSE
Physician Assistant, North Carolina, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Hospital for Special Surgery (Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery)
Residency
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
Medical School
East Tennessee State University J H Quillen College Of MedicineGraduated in 1998
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. William Isbell affiliated with?
- Dr. William Isbell is affiliated with Wakemed Raleigh Campus.
- Where is Dr. William Isbell's office located?
- Dr. William Isbell's office is located at 3001 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27612.
- Does Dr. William Isbell accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. William Isbell accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. William Isbell accepting new patients?
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- Does Dr. William Isbell accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. William Isbell has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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