Cole R. Morrissette, MD, MA

Sports medicine for athletes who throw, lift, and compete

Orthopaedic surgeon in training, focused on the shoulder, the elbow, and getting athletes back to the level they left. Covering physician for Columbia University Football.

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Clinical focus

Elbow

Ulnar collateral ligament injury and reconstruction in overhead and throwing athletes.

Shoulder

Instability, labral tears, and rotator cuff injuries in active patients.

Knee

ACL, meniscus, and cartilage injuries across field and court sports.

Return to play

Decisions grounded in outcomes data, not guesswork.

Training

  1. 2027–28
    Sports Medicine Surgery FellowshipHarvard / Mass General Brigham
  2. Current
    Covering Physician, Columbia University FootballSideline and training-room coverage as an orthopaedic surgery resident
  3. Current
    Executive Chief Resident, Orthopaedic SurgeryColumbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian

Research and technology

My research covers elbow ligament reconstruction in throwing athletes and the use of AI in orthopaedic care, with work published in JAMA and orthopaedic journals.

I am a Doximity AI Fellow and an AOA Emerging Leader, and I serve as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.

Contact

For research collaboration, speaking, or professional inquiries:

colemorrissette@gmail.com

I am not yet scheduling patient appointments. Practice details will be posted here when available. This site does not provide medical advice.