Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician
Dr. Bradford Mitchell is a fellowship-trained, board-certified primary care sports medicine physician specializing in sports medicine and non-operative orthopaedics. He provides comprehensive care for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, helping patients recover from injuries and return to the activities they enjoy.
Dr. Mitchell is a native of Montgomery, Alabama, and returned to Chattanooga in 2015 to join Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics. During his fellowship at Duke University, he provided physician coverage for all Duke University varsity sports teams, including the 2015 National Championship Duke Men’s Basketball team, and served as a team physician for Elon University and other professional and amateur sports teams.
He serves as the medical director for CSMO’s Urgent + Ortho – Gunbarrel location.
- Sports medicine
- Non-operative orthopaedics
- Acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries
- Sports-related injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Joint pain
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Knee pain
- Foot and ankle conditions
- Conservative treatment of orthopaedic conditions
- Urgent orthopaedic care
- Ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment
American Board of Family Medicine
Dr. Mitchell is board-certified in Family Medicine and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM).
Undergraduate Education
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Graduated magna cum laude from the Honors Program
Dr. Mitchell was also a member of Phi Kappa Phi while attending Auburn University.
Medical School
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, 2011
During medical school, Dr. Mitchell maintained a ranking in the top quartile of his class.
Family Medicine Residency
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Family Medicine Residency, 2011–2014
During residency, Dr. Mitchell served as Chief Resident.
Fellowship
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Duke University
2014–2015
During his fellowship at Duke University, Dr. Mitchell provided physician coverage for all Duke University varsity sports teams, including the 2015 National Championship Duke Men’s Basketball team. He also served as team physician for Elon University and other professional and amateur sports teams.
- Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – Gunbarrel Office
- Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics – McCallie Office
Dr. Mitchell serves as medical director for CSMO’s Urgent + Ortho – Gunbarrel location, which provides walk-in care for urgent orthopaedic concerns.
- Co-team physician for Chattanooga Red Wolves
- Co-team physician for Chattanooga Lookouts
- Team physician for multiple area high schools
- Medical Director for CSMO’s Urgent + Ortho – Gunbarrel
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Mitchell
If you are experiencing persistent joint or muscle pain, a sports-related injury, an overuse injury, tendinitis, bursitis, or another musculoskeletal condition affecting your ability to work, exercise, or participate in the activities you enjoy, Dr. Mitchell can evaluate your condition and discuss appropriate non-operative treatment options.
Learn more about your condition by viewing our patient education videos below.
Dr. Bradford Mitchell on This N That (05/06/21)
Dr. Mitchell on '3 Plus You' - 5/25/22
Bradford Mitchell on 3 Plus You - 12/14/22
Dr. Bradford Mitchell on 3 Plus You
Downloadable Forms
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