Dr. Matthew J. Gilbert, ECS Eagles Team Physician

Education:
Rhodes College, Memphis, 2011
Med School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, 2017
Residency: University of Alabama Family Medicine, 2020

Fellowship:
University of Alabama Primary Care Sports Medicine, 2021

Background:
Dr. Gilbert is a fellowship trained sports medicine physician who specializes in the evaluation and non-surgical treatment in a range of patients including elite athletes, children, non-athletes, hurt-on-the-job patients, senior citizens, and everything in between. A Memphis native, Dr. Gilbert was a Houston High School graduate before he received his undergraduate degree from Rhodes College and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He completed residency and fellowship in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with the University of Alabama’s Family Medicine Residency and Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship programs. He is proficient in the evaluation and treatment of a variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions in patients of all ages. He is also experienced in the management of a number of general medical conditions like sports-related concussions, exertional heat illness, and cardiac issues in the athletic population. During his time in Tuscaloosa, Dr. Gilbert served as a member of the medical staff for the Crimson Tide, covering several programs including, among others, the women’s basketball team, the SEC champion gymnastics and softball teams, and the national championship football team. Apart from university athletics, Dr. Gilbert has experience in covering high school state championship events, regional and national endurance sporting events, and mixed martial arts and boxing matches. He also served as head team physician for Brookwood High School and Holt High School in the Tuscaloosa area. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

 

Carlos Dowell, MS, ATC, LAT

Education:
University of Tennessee at Martin, 2001
Austin Peay State University, 2002

Background:
Carlos is native of Covington, TN.  He is employed by Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics and started working at ECS the Fall of 2021. Carlos graduated from The University of Tennessee-Martin in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training.  In, 2002, he graduated from Austin Peay State University with a Master of Science in Exercise Science.  While at APSU, Carlos was a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the Governors baseball team. Prior to working at ECS, Carlos was an athletic trainer for Harding Academy of Memphis for 15 years and Briarcrest Christian School for one year.  He was an assistant athletic trainer at Livingstone College for 3 years working with the Blue Bears men’s and women’s basketball team.

 

Anastasia Stigall

Education:
B.S. in Athletic Training, Middle Tennessee State University
M.S., University of Idaho

Background:
A Memphis native and East High alum, Anastasia is a licensed Massage Therapist and certified Athletic Trainer with a strong background in sports medicine, human performance, and recovery. She approaches her work as both a skill and a calling, caring for the whole person.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Middle Tennessee State University and her Master of Science through a Division I graduate assistantship at the University of Idaho. Anastasia has served at multiple Division I institutions and with the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss, supporting athletes and service members with care rooted in discipline, compassion, and stewardship.

Now back in her hometown, she continues her work in orthopedic and sports medicine care with Campbell Clinic Orthopedics. Outside of work, Anastasia finds strength in her faith and enjoys caring for her clients, traveling, and meaningful time with family and friends.