Meet Dr. Arthur Black
For nearly 30 years, Dr. Arthur Black has helped patients throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast restore mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy most.
Specializing in shoulder and knee care, Dr. Black combines advanced orthopedic expertise with a personalized approach that recognizes every patient’s situation, goals, and recovery journey are unique.
Personalized Care Focused on You
Dr. Black believes that a diagnosis is only part of the story. Understanding how an injury or condition affects a person’s life is just as important as reviewing an MRI or X-ray.
His approach centers on listening carefully, educating patients thoroughly, and developing treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Whether treatment involves rehabilitation, medication, injections, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, or a combination of therapies, Dr. Black’s focus is always on finding the right treatment, not simply the most aggressive one.
Patient education is a cornerstone of his practice. He believes informed patients make better healthcare decisions and strives to ensure every patient understands their condition, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
“Every patient has a different story. My goal is to help patients understand their options and work together to create a treatment plan that fits their life, goals, and expectations.”
Patients Share Their Stories
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Education and Advanced Training
Raised in Southern California, Dr. Black developed an early passion for sports and athletics, experiences that instilled the discipline, teamwork, and commitment to excellence that continue to guide his medical practice today.
He earned his undergraduate degree in Psychobiology from UCLA before attending the prestigious Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. During his medical training, Dr. Black worked closely with renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson, whose mentorship reinforced the values of preparation, humility, and excellence in patient care.
Dr. Black completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University, where he trained alongside leaders in orthopedic surgery and developed a special interest in advanced shoulder care. He then completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the internationally recognized Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles.
During his fellowship, he helped care for athletes from professional sports organizations, including the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers, as well as collegiate athletes and PGA TOUR professionals. This experience further refined his expertise in arthroscopic surgery and advanced shoulder and knee treatment.
Since 1997, Dr. Black has proudly served patients across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Excellence Built on Trust
Dr. Black understands that choosing an orthopedic surgeon is an important decision built on trust. He believes that trust is earned through preparation, honesty, compassion, and consistently putting patients’ best interests first.
Whether recommending conservative treatment or surgery, his philosophy remains the same: provide the same advice he would want for himself or a member of his own family.
When surgery is necessary, patients can expect meticulous attention to detail, clear communication, and support throughout their recovery. When non-surgical treatment is the best option, Dr. Black is equally committed to helping patients achieve the best possible outcome.
He also recognizes that recovery is not always a straight path. His commitment to patients extends beyond the procedure itself, providing guidance and support through every stage of healing.
Beyond Medicine
Outside of his practice, Dr. Black enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and pursuing lifelong fitness. A personal philosophy that guides his approach to health is preparing to “win the decathlon at age 90″—a commitment to maintaining strength, endurance, and wellness throughout life.
What Patients Can Expect
Patients often describe Dr. Black as attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in their success. His goal is for every patient to feel heard, respected, and confident in their care plan.
The principles that have guided his career remain unchanged:
- Listen carefully
- Educate thoroughly
- Recommend honestly
- Treat each patient as an individual
- Hold himself to the highest standards
- Earn trust every day
At every visit, Dr. Arthur Black remains committed to delivering personalized shoulder and knee care built on trust, education, compassion, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.