Summary

Dr. Cockrell graduated from the University of South Alabama with a BS in Biology and received his MD from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Dr Cockrell completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of South Alabama. He also completed his Fellowship training with Dr. John Garrett at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, GA in Sports Medicine.

Dr. Cockrell is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in disorders of the knee and shoulder.

He is a member of most area hospital staffs, the American Medical Association, Mobile County Medical Association and the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Dr. Cockrell is the team physician for several local high schools as well as the Medical Director of the Azalea Trail Run, Alabama- Mississippi All Star high school football game, Orthopedic Doctor for the GMAC Bowl and is on the medical committee for the Senior Bowl.

He is married to Brook and has three children, Carson, Bailey and Cage. In Dr. Cockrell?s free time he enjoys playing golf.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.6
  • 40 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • University Of South Alabama Health System
  • 89 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James Michael Cockrell has 3 locations

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center

5 Mobile Infirmary CirMobile, AL 36607

Springhill Medical Center

3719 Dauphin StMobile, AL 36608

Usa Health University Hospital

2451 University Hospital DrMobile, AL 36617

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Sports MedicinePhysical Medicine & RehabilitationOrthopedic SurgerySports Medicine
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4.6 
3.2 
40 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Mobile , ALPensacola , FLMobile , ALFoley , AL
Med School: University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James Michael Cockrell

  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Priority Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. James Michael Cockrell has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James Michael Cockrell has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Alabama, 2024, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of South Alabama Health System

Medical School

University Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. James Cockrell affiliated with?
Dr. James Cockrell is affiliated with Springhill Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. James Cockrell speak?
Dr. James Cockrell speaks Spanish and Chinese.
Where is Dr. James Cockrell's office located?
Dr. James Cockrell's office is located at 5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile, AL, 36607.
Does Dr. James Cockrell accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. James Cockrell accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. James Cockrell accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. James Cockrell has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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