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Dr Taylor B. Cates, MD

  • Orthopedic Surgery, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic, P.C. 150 Clinic Ave Ste 101, Carrollton, GA 30117
  • (770) 834-0873

Brief Intro

Dr. Cates spent his entire childhood in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb of Memphis. He attended Truman State University on full athletic scholarship where he was named Academic All American and All Conference performer as a defensive end on the varsity football team. After graduation, he attended medical school at the University of Tennessee where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Cates continued his orthopaedic training at Atlanta Medical Center. While a resident, Dr. Cates won the “Thomas E. Whitesides” research award for the best paper among Georgia residents. Following successful completion of residency, Dr. Cates continued his training at the Atlanta Sports Medicine and Cartilage Reconstruction fellowship under the mentorship of Scott D. Gillogly. This year of advanced training focused on cutting edge arthroscopic techniques, cartilage reconstruction, and less invasive surgery. Furthermore, Dr. Cates acted as an associate team physician to the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Thrashers, gaining valuable experience in the care of elite athletes. Dr. Cates subscribes to a personal philosophy based on an individualized approach to patient care. Taking time to listen to patients and understanding their complaints is at the heart of this method. Dr. Cates’s focus is directed at resolving patient's problems using the least invasive methods available. Dr. Cates and his wife, Baylee, have two children and live in Carrollton.

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Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Atlanta Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics

RESIDENCY

Atlanta Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Tennessee in Memphis

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 150 Clinic Ave Ste 101, Carrollton, GA 30117
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Clover Health
  • Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Medicaid
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Cigna
  • Tricare
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  • Orthopedics 45
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 32
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 45
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 18
  • Children's Hospital 6
  • Urology 43
  • Psychiatry 45
  • Geriatrics 38
  • Rehabilitation 27
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 6
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 3
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 10
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10