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Lawrence Lemak | |
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| Born | June 10, 1943 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Orthopedic Surgeon Sports Medicine |
| Known for | Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics American Sports Medicine Institute Alabama Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center |
| Spouse | Georgine Lemak |
| Children | 3 |
Dr. Lawrence J. Lemak, FAAOS, FCRSC (born 1943; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an orthopedic surgeon who practices at the Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics in Birmingham, Alabama. He is a sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon, specializing in arthroscopy and reconstruction of the knee, shoulder, hip and elbow.[1]
In 1986, Lemak and his partner James Andrews, M.D. founded the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center (ASMOC) as well as the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham. Lemak has played an integral role in sports medicine and arthroscopy research as a founder and member of the board of directors for the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI).[citation needed]
In 2001, Lemak founded the National Center for Sports Safety, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the importance of injury prevention and safety in youth sports.[2]
On October 8, 2009, the United Football League announced that Lemak would serve as Chief Medical Officer to the League.[3]
- ^ "SMART's Dr. Larry Lemak is name Sports Medicine Person of the Year". Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ ARON, JAIME. "Pop Warner: Doctor's OK Needed for Concussed Kids". Associated Press. Retrieved June 3, 2017.
- ^ "United Football League Announces Dr. Lawrence Lemak As Chief Medical Officer". 8 October 2009. Retrieved June 3, 2017.