Specialties
- Sports Medicine
- General Orthopaedics
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction
Board Certification
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Education & Training
- Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine – Doctor of Medicine
- Residency: University of Tennessee College of Medicine – Chattanooga Unit
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellowship: Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation & Hughston Clinic – Columbus, GA
Affiliations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Hughston Society
Recognition
Publications
- “Pulmonary Dysfunction in Patients with Femoral Shaft Fracture Treated with Intramedullary Nailing” – Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 2001
- “Biceps Tendinitis and Subluxation” – Clinics in Sports Medicine, 2001
- “Periarticular Heterotopic Ossification After Multiple Knee Ligament Reconstruction” – American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2000
Memberships
- Member, Surgery Committee – Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
- Former Board Member – Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic (2008–2025)
- Former Administrative Board – Christ United Methodist Church
Grand Bay, AL
10075 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd S.
Grand Bay, AL 36541
Dr. William Christopher Patton brings over two decades of experience in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery to Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists. After earning his M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine, he completed his orthopaedic residency in Chattanooga and advanced fellowship training at the prestigious Hughston Clinic. Dr. Patton previously practiced at Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic in Mobile, AL, where he also served on the Board of Directors and as a team physician for Cottage Hill Christian Academy. Dr. Patton is known for his patient-first approach and extensive experience in treating shoulder and knee injuries, including complex ligament repairs and sports-related trauma.