Fellowship-trained expertise
Specialized training in orthopedic sports medicine with 30 years of high-volume shoulder and knee surgery.
About
Dr. Arthur Black
Dr. Arthur Black is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine specialist with 30 years of experience in shoulder and knee surgery on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and South Mississippi.
30 Years of Surgical Experience
Dr. Arthur Black is a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine specialist who has served patients on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1997. His path from UCLA and Johns Hopkins through Columbia residency and a Kerlan-Jobe fellowship shaped a practice built on precision, education, and individualized care.
Orthopedic Areas
Dr. Black treats a wide range of shoulder and knee conditions across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and South Mississippi.
Sports injuries
Overuse, poor technique, and trauma can damage joints. Learn how Dr. Black evaluates sports-related shoulder and knee injuries.
Rotator cuff tears
Tears may cause pain and weakness with overhead activity. Conservative and surgical options are explained on the shoulder care page.
ACL and ligament injuries
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears affect knee stability. Treatment options range from physical therapy to reconstruction.
Arthritis and joint replacement
When cartilage wears down, pain and stiffness follow. Dr. Black discusses injections, activity changes, and replacement when indicated.
Minimally invasive procedures
Arthroscopy uses small incisions and a camera to treat many conditions. Dr. Black uses minimally invasive techniques when clinically appropriate.
For referring providers
Dr. Black accepts referrals from primary care physicians, physical therapists, and specialists across the Mississippi Gulf Coast and South Mississippi. Referring providers receive communication regarding diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and postoperative plans.
To refer a patient or discuss a case, contact the office by phone or email. The team coordinates scheduling, imaging review, and follow-up communication as needed.
Comprehensive Orthopedic Care
Individualized treatment
Conservative options are explored when appropriate. Surgical plans are tailored to each patient's condition, activity level, and goals.
Diagnosis through rehabilitation
Care includes clear diagnosis, evidence-based treatment options, postoperative instructions, and coordinated physical therapy.
Questions Answered
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers in plain language about shoulder and knee care, appointments, treatment options, and recovery.
Dr. Black begins with a thorough evaluation and explains the diagnosis in plain language. He reviews conservative and surgical treatment options, outlines recovery expectations, and recommends surgery only when it offers the most appropriate path to lasting relief.