Specialties
- Non-Surgical Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Care
Board Certification
- Family Medicine (2024)
Education & Training
- Fellowship:Sports Medicine Fellowship, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fayetteville, AR
- Residency: Family Medicine Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
- Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, Doctorate of Medicine (2021)
- Undergraduate: University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (2016)
Special Interests
- Sports & Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Joint, Muscle & Tendon Conditions
- Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
- Orthobiologic Treatments, Including PRP
- Sports-Related Concussions
- Non-Operative Fracture Care
Affiliations
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
Recognition
Publications
- Assisted in clinical research: Trial of Labor After Cesarean Section at UMMC (2020–2021), University of Mississippi Medical Center Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- Assisted in clinical research: Managing Pre-Operative Discharge Expectations to Decrease Length of Stay for Total Joint Patients (2018–2019), University of Mississippi Medical Center Department of Orthopaedics.
Memberships
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
Honors and Awards
- University of Southern Mississippi Perseverance Award (2019)
- University of Mississippi Medical Center Introduction to Medical Profession Excellence in Communication Award (2018)
- University of Southern Mississippi Kinesiology Outstanding Achievement Award (2015, 2016)
- University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Department Outstanding Overall Individual Award (2016)
Orange Grove (Gulfport)
15476 Dedeaux Rd.
Suite B
Gulfport, MS 39503
East Lake (Gautier)
6300 East Lake Blvd.
Suite 201
Gautier, MS 39565
Cedar Lake (Biloxi)
1720-A Medical Park Dr.
Suite 220
Biloxi, MS 39532
Dr. Michael Gilbert joined Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists in 2026 as a fellowship-trained Sports Medicine physician dedicated to helping patients remain active and return to the activities they enjoy. As a non-operative orthopaedic physician, Dr. Gilbert specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sports injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. He cares for athletes and active individuals of all ages, from competitive athletes to recreational athletes and patients simply looking to maintain an active lifestyle. He utilizes evidence-based, non-surgical treatment options—including ultrasound-guided procedures and orthobiologic treatments—to help patients recover and perform at their best.
Dr. Gilbert completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he gained extensive experience caring for athletes with a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic injuries. During his fellowship, he served as a team physician for the Arkansas Razorbacks, providing care for all 19 teams across 13 sports, including football, baseball, basketball, and soccer, as well as the 2026 NCAA Men’s Indoor and Outdoor National Championship track and field teams.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Southern Mississippi, where he was a Division I baseball student-athlete. His commitment to excellence has been recognized through numerous academic and leadership honors, including the University of Southern Mississippi Perseverance Award and the UMMC Excellence in Communication Award.
Originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Dr. Gilbert is proud to serve the community he calls home. He has been actively involved in his church, youth mentorship, community outreach, and efforts supporting underserved populations throughout Mississippi.
Dr. Gilbert is married and the proud father of one child. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and staying active through fitness and nutrition.