Dr. Brian Bacot

An Alabama native, Dr. Bacot graduated summa cum laude from Alabama A & M and then continued on to The University of Alabama-Birmingham’s School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fla.

During his residency, Dr. Bacot’s research pursuits included corrective procedures for children with Blount’s disease, a progressive bowing of the legs, and surgical outcomes research for patients with cervical fusions.

Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Bacot accepted a Fellowship in Arthritis and Adult Reconstruction at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham. There he received further training, and helped develop innovations in joint reconstruction and arthritis care, including the latest in techniques in minimally invasive hip and knee replacements.

Prior to moving to St. Thomas Dr. Bacot was the founder of a very successful state of the art practices in Atlanta GA. With his pleasant and caring bedside manner, innovative and minimally invasive techniques, emphasis on pain management; which all leads to rapid recovery and reduced pain has made him a surgeon of choice through out the US. During his years in private practice Dr. Bacot has had a steady flow of patients who travel from all over the world to see him.

Dr. Bacot cares about his patients as people and is committed to creating a physician-patient relationship that enhance restorations and recovery. His goal is not simply to run the race, but to set the standard and providing the best in orthopedic health care to be the orthopedic care provider of choice.

When not working, Dr. Bacot enjoys outdoor activities such as kayaking, biking, traveling, and NASCAR racing. He also loves spending time with his beautiful young daughter and wife.