Dr. Michael W. Cantrell, MD | Huntsville, AL | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Michael Cantrell is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma, and sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and has been practicing for 29 years. Dr. Cantrell is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Cantrell maintains hospital affiliations with Huntsville Hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville Hospital For Women And Children, and Madison Hospital, with practice locations in Huntsville and Madison, Alabama. He treats patients with joint pain, shoulder pain, and joint stiffness. His approach to care includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.7

413 Ratings
29 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
339 written reviews
3 specialties
14 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
4 hospital affiliations
6 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Cantrell's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

413 Ratings with 339 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 13 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (303) Did WellNeeds Improvement (12)
Had a good bedside manner: (302) Did WellNeeds Improvement (17)
Spent time with me: (295) Did WellNeeds Improvement (21)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (261) Did WellNeeds Improvement (13)
Flexible scheduling: (279) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
Saw me in a timely manner: (12) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Staff was courteous: (13) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)

Patients consistently praise Dr. Michael William Cantrell for his compassion, thoroughness, and clear communication, appreciating his ability to explain medical issues in an easy-to-understand manner. Many reviews highlight his expertise in orthopedic surgery, with successful outcomes and minimal wait times during appointments. On the other hand, some patients expressed dissatisfaction with their post-surgery pain management and the efficiency of the online registration portal. However, the overall sentiment remains largely positive, with the majority of reviewers recommending Dr. Cantrell for his professional and caring approach.

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My first impression is very positive. He is very compassionate and knowledgeable. He is very straightforward and explained the injury with possible outcomes. I appreciated him telling my 14 year old, “we will get better together “. It showed her how much he cares for her complete recovery. Kudos Dr. Cantrell!

June 13th, 2026

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Dr Cantrell is amazing! He is kind and compassionate. I have many other health Issues, but the whole team is wonderful. I am able to get shots to relieve my pain . I have arthritis and bone spurs that are getting worse . I had two shots today and my pain is already improving thanks so much Dr !

June 12th, 2026

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Dr. Cantrell is very thorough, precise, and straight to the point. He's concerned about u and will make sure u have enough therapy to get u back to 100% or close. He's the best!

June 8th, 2026

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Dr. Cantrell, Kent, and the entire staff are great to work with.

May 20th, 2026

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Dr. C listen to my explanation of the incident that damaged my shoulder and my historical shoulder surgeries. We had both reviewed the MRI and agreed surgery was necessary.

May 20th, 2026

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Dr. Cantrell is very nice and listened to my issues and really cares about getting me back to being healthy.

May 12th, 2026

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Excellent doctor. I have recommended Dr. Cantrell to family and friends including my son and I absolutely would not do that if I did not have full confidence in his medical and surgical abilities, intelligence and integrity. Also, something that is very important to me is a doctor’s bedside manners and compassion and he has those as well.

May 8th, 2026

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I loved my Doctor. He's Just Amazing. And his Staff are Amazing as well. There always smiling and super friendly. Highly recommend The Orthopedic center.

May 1st, 2026

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Very helpful. Great bedside manner.

May 1st, 2026

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He is always willing to listen and answer any questions or concerns you might have. Always friendly and professional. Would recommend him to anyone in need of this care.

April 28th, 2026

The Orthopaedic Center

927 Franklin St SeHuntsville, AL 35801

Tel: (256) 539-2728

Mon8:00 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

The Orthopaedic Center

8415 Wann Dr NWMadison, AL 35758

Tel: (256) 704-1210

Mon8:00 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

Huntsville Hospital

101 Sivley Rd SwHuntsville, AL 35801

Tel: (256) 265-1000

Madison Hospital

8375 Highway 72 WMadison, AL 35758

Tel: (256) 265-2012

Crestwood Medical Center

1 Hospital Dr SwHuntsville, AL 35801

Tel: (256) 429-4000

Huntsville Hospital For Women And Children

245 Governors Dr SeHuntsville, AL 35801

Tel: (256) 265-1000


Dr. Michael William Cantrell, MD	Barry Hall	Dr. Randall Joseph Tindell, MD	Dr. Louis Giles Horn III, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (413 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (23 Ratings)	4 (3 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience		45 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Italian, Arabic
Huntsville , AL	Huntsville , AL	Huntsville , AL	Huntsville , AL
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine		Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

ACL Reconstruction or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft)
Arthroscopic Surgery (Arthroscopy)
Elbow Injuries
Knee Disorders
Knee Injuries
Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
Orthopaedic Trauma
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Rotator Cuff Problem (Shoulder Impingement Syndrome)
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fractures
Shoulder Pain
Sports Injuries
Sports Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Cantrell affiliated with?: Dr. Michael Cantrell is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, Huntsville Hospital For Women And Children, and Madison Hospital.
Does Dr. Michael Cantrell accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Michael Cantrell accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Michael Cantrell speak?: Dr. Michael Cantrell speaks English and Spanish.
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