William C. Cottrell, M.D.
Specializing In:
Sports medicine, arthroscopic knee & shoulder surgery, rotator cuff injuries, cartilage injuries and repair, ACL and ligament injuries and repair, minimally invasive surgery
Education:
- Bachelor of Science- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- Medical Degree- University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL
Medical Training:
- Internship– General Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL
- Residency– Orthopaedic Surgery, University of South Alabama Medical Center, Mobile, AL
- Fellowship– Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, American Sports Medicine Institute, Birmingham, AL
Certifications and Memberships:
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- AO/ASIF Basic Course
- National Board of Medical Examiners
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Florida Medical Association
- Alabama Orthopaedic Society
- American Medical Association
Activities:
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Event Physician for AVP Tampa Open -
Medical Consultant, Suncoast Tennis Foundation - Team Physician, Pinellas Park High School
- Former Orthopaedic Consultant, NFL Europe League
Office Information:
Physician Assistant: Eric Richard (727) 461-6026 Ext. 1633
Videos:
Articles:
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy - Causes and Treatment
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