Trent J. Wilson, M.D.
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Fellowship-Trained in Sports Medicine
Hometown
Auburn, Alabama
Education
Dr. Wilson graduated from Auburn High School and then Auburn University with a BS in Finance. He then attended The University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham Alabama for medical school.
Orthopaedic Training
Dr. Wilson completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Alabama in Birmingham and was trained in all areas of orthopedic surgery. After residency, he was selected to complete a sports medicine fellowship at the renowned Taos Orthopedic Institute in Taos, New Mexico. His training there with experts and thought leaders in sports medicine equipped him to provide the latest in advanced minimally invasive knee, shoulder, hip, elbow and sports medicine care. During his time there and following it, Dr. Wilson has been a physician provider for the US Ski Team.
Orthopaedic Interests
Dr. Wilson has a special interest in treating sports and athletic related injuries in high-level athletes as well as weekend warriors. His specialized training in sports medicine at the Taos orthopedic Institute provided him with the skill set necessary to provide cutting edge sports medicine treatment. He uses the most current techniques in sports medicine including all inside ACL reconstruction, advanced shoulder arthroscopy for rotator cuff repair and instability, Tommy John elbow reconstruction and ulnar collateral ligament repair with internal bracing. He also believes in the power of biological healing and provides non-surgical musculoskeletal treatments, such as platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. While he takes care of a wide variety of patient types and enjoys seeing all comers, his primary interest is in specialized shoulder and knee surgical treatments. If injuries get too far gone and joint degeneration and arthritis become problematic, Dr. Wilson also has experience and interest in shoulder replacement, partial and total knee replacement and hip replacement through both the anterior and posterior approach.
Personal
Dr. Wilson and his wife, Mallory, reside in Auburn and have three children attending Auburn City Schools. Dr. Wilson grew up in Auburn and was a 1999 graduate of Auburn High School. He has been deeply rooted in the community for decades and loves giving back to the community that has given him so much over the years. Dr. Wilson and his family enjoy skiing, traveling and spending time together. They are actively involved in Church of the Highlands where they serve as leaders and mentors.