About Dexter Walcott
Dexter Walcott, MD, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from the University of Mississippi and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson, MS. He finished a general surgery internship and orthopaedic surgery residency at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Walcott went on to complete an Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellowship at Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Jackson, MS.
He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. During his training, Dr. Walcott presented papers on arthroscopic surgery at national orthopedic meetings and coauthored articles and chapters on arthroscopic surgery.
Dr. Walcott served as a team physician for local colleges including Alabama State University, Huntingdon College, and Faulkner University. He provided medical coverage for the Montgomery Biscuits inaugural season and has provided medical care and coverage for many local high schools over the last twenty two years. Dr. Walcott has been a member of the Jackson Hospital Sports Medicine program beginning in the year 2000.
Dr. Walcott has special interest in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, and sports medicine. He most commonly performs arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and instability repairs in the shoulder, as well as knee arthroscopy to treat meniscus and ligament injuries. In addition, he treats injuries and conditions of the elbow, wrist and ankle.
Additional Notable Information:
- Presented papers on arthroscopic surgery at national orthopedic meetings
- Coauthored articles and chapters on arthroscopic surgery
- Team physician for local colleges including Alabama State University, Huntingdon College, and Faulkner University
- Provided medical coverage for the Montgomery Biscuits inaugural season
- Has provided medical care and coverage for many local high schools for over twenty-two years
- Member of the Jackson Hospital Sports Medicine program since 2000

Commonly Treated
Conditions/Injuries
- Shoulder injuries and conditions
- Knee injuries and conditions
- Elbow injuries and conditions
- Wrist injuries and conditions
- Ankle injuries and conditions
- Sports-related injuries

Commonly
Performed Procedures
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder instability repairs
- Knee arthroscopy
- Meniscus repairs
- Ligament repairs and reconstruction

Education
UNDERGRADUATE:
University of Mississippi (Bachelor of Arts in Physics, magna cum laude)
MEDICAL SCHOOL:
University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Titles, Honors, Awards
Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery