Isaac L. Mitchell, M.D.

A Specialist in Shoulder Replacement Surgery

Dr. Mitchell specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and shoulder replacements—and is one of the nation’s leading shoulder surgeons. He often travels across the country and internationally to conduct training seminars to instruct other surgeons on shoulder replacement techniques.

Recently, Dr. Mitchell and his team became the first ever to perform reverse shoulder replacement surgery live for a nationally broadcast National Medical Association training seminar. When comparing a reverse shoulder replacement to a regular shoulder replacement, Dr. Mitchell says: “A reverse shoulder replacement can provide patients who have rotator cuff tears or arthritis with the relief they can’t get from a regular shoulder replacement.”

Dr. Mitchell has lived in Lake County for over nine years and is involved in several local mentoring programs. “The youth are our future,” he says. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to inspire future Lake County doctors.” Cou

Alfred J. Cook, M.D.

A Specialist in Sports Medicine

Dr. Cook specializes in sports medicine. He completed his fellowship in shoulder and sports medicine at Duke University and focuses his practice on minimally invasive shoulder and knee procedures.

His expertise allows him to bring cutting-edge surgical techniques to Lake County, including a minimally invasive shoulder surgery for patients who have massive rotator cuff tears. This procedure uses tissue graft augmentation to reconstruct the patient’s rotator cuff, allowing for a greater reduction of pain and increased functionality.

Dr. Cook also offers an alternative surgical technique for patients who suffer from knee pain: cartilage restoration. “Cartilage restoration can provide relief for patients who suffer from chronic knee pain or who have focused cartilage loss,” Dr. Cook explains. “For some, it may even be a viable alternative to a knee replacement.”

John T.