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{{short description|American orthopedic surgeon}}
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'''James Rheuben Andrews''' (born 1942 in ]) is an American ] ] who practices in ] at the Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center. He also practices one day a week at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in ], ]. Andrews is arguably the most renowned orthopedic surgeon in his profession for knee, elbow, and shoulder injuries.<ref name="small">{{cite news |first=Gay |last=Jervey |title=The Secret Capitals of Small Business. |url=http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2005/09/01/8277772/index.htm |publisher=] / ] |date=September 1, 2005 |accessdate=2007-10-13 }}</ref><ref name="shoulder1hero">{{cite web |url=http://www.shoulder1.com/hero/hero.cfm/12/1 |title=Dr. James Andrews: Lessons for the Public From a Leading Pioneer |accessdate=2007-10-13 |publisher=Shoulder1 |work=Shoulder1 Heros }}</ref><ref name="blading">{{cite news |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCO/is_5_3/ai_81826833 |title=Blading for real: Dr. James Andrews—the surgeon to the superstars—talks about how he puts all your favorite wrestlers back together again |accessdate=2007-10-13 |publisher=Wrestling Digest | first=Steve | last=Anderson | year=2002 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070922230914/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCO/is_5_3/ai_81826833 <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-09-22}}</ref> He has also been credited with performing some of the earliest ].<ref name="shoulder1hero" /> Some of the most common procedures performed by Andrews are ] and the repair of knee damage, and generally he is considered a top specialist in repairing damaged ]. '''James Andrews''' (born May 2, 1942) is retired American ] ]. He is a surgeon for knee, elbow, and shoulder injuries<ref name="small">{{cite news|url=https://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_archive/2005/09/01/8277772/index.htm|title=The Secret Capitals of Small Business.|last=Jervey|first=Gay|date=September 1, 2005|publisher=] / ]|access-date=October 13, 2007}}</ref><ref name="shoulder1hero">{{cite web|url=http://www.shoulder1.com/hero/hero.cfm/12/1|title=Dr. James Andrews: Lessons for the Public From a Leading Pioneer|publisher=Shoulder1|access-date=October 13, 2007|work=Shoulder1 Heros}}</ref><ref name="blading">{{cite news|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCO/is_5_3/ai_81826833|title=Blading for real: Dr. James Andrews—the surgeon to the superstars—talks about how he puts all your favorite wrestlers back together again|last=Anderson|first=Steve|publisher=Wrestling Digest|year=2002|access-date=October 13, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070922230914/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCO/is_5_3/ai_81826833|archive-date=September 22, 2007|url-status=dead}}</ref> and is a specialist in repairing damaged ]. Practicing in ], Andrews has become one of the best-known and most popular orthopedic surgeons and has performed on many high-profile athletes. He also is the team doctor for the ], ], and ].


==Career and education==
In 1986, Andrews and his partner Larry Lemak, M.D., founded the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center (ASMOC) as well as the ] (ASMI) in Birmingham. He practiced at ASMOC until 2005 when he moved to ] from the ]. ASMOC and ASMI had had a long lasting relationship with Birmingham-based ] and its downtown medical center, where it had been since 1986. His new practice at St. Vincent's Hospital is called Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center.
Andrews received his undergraduate and medical degrees from ], where he was an athlete, winning a ] Championship in ]. He completed his residency at ] and completed fellowships at the ] and the ].{{citation needed|date=August 2020}}


Andrews is known for performing ] on high-profile athletes from a wide array of sports.<ref>{{cite news |first=John |last=Helyar |title=Andrews still surgeon to the sports stars |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/news/story?id=3024046 |publisher=] |date=September 20, 2007 |access-date=October 13, 2007 }}</ref>
In 2007, Andrews, along with Baptist Health Care, opened the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Florida. This new facility is all-inclusive housing diagnostic imaging, an ambulatory surgery center, an outpatient rehabilitation center, and is home to Athletes' Performance Florida. Andrews also appointed Dr. Lonnie Paulos as the medical director for his research and education division located at the Andrews Institute. The Andrews-Paulos Research & Education Institute focuses on research and education on prevention of injuries in various types of athletics.


Andrews has co-founded or chaired multiple research bodies and medical centers, including the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in ], the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), the Andrews Institute in ], and the Andrews Research and Education Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.andrewssportsmedicine.com/physicians/james-r-andrews-md|title=James Andrews AL {{!}} Orthopaedic Surgeon {{!}} Sports Physician|website=www.andrewssportsmedicine.com|language=en|access-date=May 3, 2017|archive-date=November 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108044223/https://www.andrewssportsmedicine.com/physicians/james-r-andrews-md|url-status=dead}}</ref> He created the HealthSouth Sports Medicine Council and was behind the ].{{citation needed|date=August 2014}} He serves on the medical advisory board for Tenex Health, Inc., a medical device company that manufactures and markets the Tenex Health TX System for the treatment of chronic tendon and fascia pain.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tenexhealth.com/about-us/medical-advisory-board|title = Medical Advisory Board – Tenex Health}}</ref> In 2023, Andrews announced his retirement.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Spencer |first1=Steve |title=After Over 50 Years in Medicine, Andrews Turns Over the Reins |url=https://www.birminghammedicalnews.com/article/8917/after-over-50-years-in-medicine-andrews-turns-over-the-reins |website=BirminghamMedicalNews.com |access-date=25 September 2024}}</ref>
==Career and Education==


===2018 Malpractice lawsuit===
Andrews received his degree from ], and served his residency at ]. He also has fellowships at the ] and the ]. Andrews is well known for performing ] on high-profile athletes from a wide array of sports. He created the HealthSouth Sports Medicine Council and was the driving force behind the successful ]. He was also an athlete himself, winning a ] Championship in ] at ]. Andrews was the subject of an ].com article that praised his talents and listed some of his notable clients. One excerpt from the magazine stated that " is the alpha doc at the center of a sports-medicine network that extends well beyond doctors. Every athletic trainer, physical therapist, strength-and-conditioning coach in the land seems to have Andrews' cell phone number".<ref>{{cite news |first=John |last=Helyar |title=Andrews still surgeon to the sports stars |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=3024046 |publisher=] |date=September 20, 2007 |accessdate=2007-10-13 }}</ref> "As far as I know he's like the Jay-Z of the rap world. He's the best. He's smooth. He's smooth as butter." remarked ], Lions running back, on surgeon Dr. James Andrews who performed his ACL reconstruction.<ref><http://detnews.com/article/20100625/OPINION03/6250351/Jon-Jansen-not-conceding-starting-spot-as-Lions-right-tackle#ixzz0rrgz8YPy</ref> He consulted on ] after his third knee surgery, ] with his shoulder surgery,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-nflrep24-2008oct24,0,4948760.story | work=The Los Angeles Times | title=Dr. Andrews says Brady getting better | first=Sam | last=Farmer | date=2008-10-24}}</ref> and most recently worked with ] surgery on his right elbow. He also did a surgical repair of New Orleans Saints quarterback ]'s throwing shoulder when he sustained a 360 tear of the labrum and additional rotator cuff damage.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4582672</ref> He has also worked with professional wrestlers such as ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Renown orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews updates the WWE Universe on @CMPunk's condition|url=http://www.tout.com/m/t0sulk|work=1/6/2013|publisher=WWE|accessdate=6 January 2013}}</ref> He also consulted U.S. women's national soccer team goalkeeper ] on her major shoulder surgery.
In November 2018, retired ] ] filed a $180 million ] lawsuit against Andrews for causing him debilitating muscle and nerve damage after performing an unpermitted knee surgery on him in September 2016.<ref>{{cite web|work=SI.com|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/11/07/minnesota-vikings-sharrif-floyds-180-million-lawsuit-against-dr-james-andrews|title=A Deep Dive Into Sharrif Floyd's $180 Million Lawsuit Against Dr. James Andrews|first=Michael|last=McCann|date=November 6, 2018|accessdate=August 4, 2023}}</ref>
Andrews serves as the team doctor for ], ], and the ] ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Lars|title=How Dr. James Andrews went from sports fan to the sports surgeon |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/the_bonus/11/23/dr.andrews/index.html|publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref>


===2023 Malpractice lawsuit===
Andrews' patients also include ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], Curt Casali, ], ], ], ], ], and ] among others. <ref></ref>
In May 2023, it was announced that attorneys on behalf of ] ] had filed a ] lawsuit against Andrews over an October 2020 surgery Andrews performed to repair Lewan's torn right ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37417832/taylor-lewan-sues-dr-james-andrews-acl-repair|work=ESPN.com|title=Taylor Lewan sues Dr. James Andrews over ACL repair|date=May 4, 2023|accessdate=August 4, 2023}}</ref>


==Notable patients==
Andrews' career has enjoyed notable press coverage.<ref>http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=3024046</ref>
Andrews has performed surgery on many high-profile athletes. He first became known among athletes when ]'s agent advised the pitcher to visit Andrews in 1985.<ref name=SB>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/9/15/4723700/nfl-injuries-dr-james-andrews|title=Will Dr. James Andrews fix my kickball injury?|work=SBNation.com|access-date=May 3, 2017}}</ref> Andrews provided a second opinion to team doctors, performed a successful surgery on a torn ], and Clemens made a full recovery. Andrews would gain a reputation as an "athlete-centric" doctor, operating on athletes including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name=SB/> Unusually, he has treated two baseball players with the same name, ]. Both had the same injury and have a similar appearance, among other coincidental similarities.<ref name="l436">{{cite web | last=Herz | first=Jane | title=We’re identical strangers with the same name and job | website=New York Post | date=2023-01-11 | url=https://nypost.com/2023/01/11/identical-strangers-with-the-same-name-and-job-took-dna-test/ | access-date=2024-10-15}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 04:51, 29 November 2024

American orthopedic surgeon
James Andrews
Andrews in 2019
Born (1942-05-02) May 2, 1942 (age 82)
Homer, Louisiana, U.S.
EducationLouisiana State University (B.S., M.D.)
OccupationOrthopedic surgeon
Known forAndrews Institute
Andrews Research & Education Foundation
Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center
American Sports Medicine Institute
Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
SpouseJenelle Andrews
Children6

James Andrews (born May 2, 1942) is retired American orthopedic surgeon. He is a surgeon for knee, elbow, and shoulder injuries and is a specialist in repairing damaged ligaments. Practicing in Gulf Breeze, Florida, Andrews has become one of the best-known and most popular orthopedic surgeons and has performed on many high-profile athletes. He also is the team doctor for the Tampa Bay Rays, Auburn Tigers, and Washington Commanders.

Career and education

Andrews received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Louisiana State University, where he was an athlete, winning a Southeastern Conference Championship in polevaulting. He completed his residency at Tulane Medical School and completed fellowships at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the University of Lyon.

Andrews is known for performing orthopedic surgery on high-profile athletes from a wide array of sports.

Andrews has co-founded or chaired multiple research bodies and medical centers, including the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama, the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida, and the Andrews Research and Education Foundation. He created the HealthSouth Sports Medicine Council and was behind the Go For It! Roadshow. He serves on the medical advisory board for Tenex Health, Inc., a medical device company that manufactures and markets the Tenex Health TX System for the treatment of chronic tendon and fascia pain. In 2023, Andrews announced his retirement.

2018 Malpractice lawsuit

In November 2018, retired defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd filed a $180 million medical malpractice lawsuit against Andrews for causing him debilitating muscle and nerve damage after performing an unpermitted knee surgery on him in September 2016.

2023 Malpractice lawsuit

In May 2023, it was announced that attorneys on behalf of offensive tackle Taylor Lewan had filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Andrews over an October 2020 surgery Andrews performed to repair Lewan's torn right ACL.

Notable patients

Andrews has performed surgery on many high-profile athletes. He first became known among athletes when Roger Clemens's agent advised the pitcher to visit Andrews in 1985. Andrews provided a second opinion to team doctors, performed a successful surgery on a torn labrum, and Clemens made a full recovery. Andrews would gain a reputation as an "athlete-centric" doctor, operating on athletes including Drew Brees, Bo Jackson, Michael Jordan, Jack Nicklaus, John Smoltz, Triple H, Brett Favre, Chris Godwin, Chase Young, Marcus Lattimore, and Adrian Peterson. Unusually, he has treated two baseball players with the same name, Brady Feigl. Both had the same injury and have a similar appearance, among other coincidental similarities.

References

  1. Jervey, Gay (September 1, 2005). "The Secret Capitals of Small Business". Fortune / CNN. Retrieved October 13, 2007.
  2. "Dr. James Andrews: Lessons for the Public From a Leading Pioneer". Shoulder1 Heros. Shoulder1. Retrieved October 13, 2007.
  3. Anderson, Steve (2002). "Blading for real: Dr. James Andrews—the surgeon to the superstars—talks about how he puts all your favorite wrestlers back together again". Wrestling Digest. Archived from the original on September 22, 2007. Retrieved October 13, 2007.
  4. Helyar, John (September 20, 2007). "Andrews still surgeon to the sports stars". ESPN. Retrieved October 13, 2007.
  5. "James Andrews AL | Orthopaedic Surgeon | Sports Physician". www.andrewssportsmedicine.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  6. "Medical Advisory Board – Tenex Health".
  7. Spencer, Steve. "After Over 50 Years in Medicine, Andrews Turns Over the Reins". BirminghamMedicalNews.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  8. McCann, Michael (November 6, 2018). "A Deep Dive Into Sharrif Floyd's $180 Million Lawsuit Against Dr. James Andrews". SI.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  9. "Taylor Lewan sues Dr. James Andrews over ACL repair". ESPN.com. May 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  10. ^ "Will Dr. James Andrews fix my kickball injury?". SBNation.com. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  11. Herz, Jane (January 11, 2023). "We're identical strangers with the same name and job". New York Post. Retrieved October 15, 2024.

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NCAA Gerald R. Ford Award winners
*Note: The 2011 Gerald R. Ford Award was originally awarded to Joe Paterno, but the NCAA later revoked the award after the Penn State child sex abuse scandal.
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