William D. Prickett, MD
As a fellowship-trained subspecialist in sports medicine and shoulder surgery, Dr. Prickett provides the full breadth of orthopaedic care using the most advanced, minimally invasive techniques available.
Area of Expertise
Adult and Pediatric Sports Medicine
Shoulder and Knee Reconstruction

Bio
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education & Training
Fellowship
Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery - Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery - Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Internship
General Surgery - Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Medical School
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
M.D. License
Arizona, Missouri, New York
Recognized as Top Doctor
2009-2018
Community Involvement
University of Arizona Athletic Department (Orthopaedic Consultant)
Canyon Del Oro High School (Team Physician)
Canyon Del Oro High School (Team Physician)
Awards
Newsweek America's Leading Doctors (Sports Medicine) - 2025
Readers' Choice Award for Best Orthopedic Surgeon (via Arizona Daily Star) - 2017
Readers' Choice Award for Best Orthopedic Surgeon (via Arizona Daily Star) - 2017
Affiliations
Medical Director of Sports Medicine at Northwest Medical Center
Languages
English
Physician Assistants
Sonrisa Lathen, PA-C
Physician Assistant with Dr. William D. Prickett
Education
MHS: Physician Assistant Program, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
BHS: Physiology, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Accreditation
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Locations
Northwest Office
Oro Valley Office (beginning 04/28/21)
Articles
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