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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}}</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> 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}}</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>

===Malpractice lawsuit===
In May 2023, it was announced that attorneys on behalf of NFL ] ] had filed a ] lawsuit against Andrews over a 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 == == Notable patients ==

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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 an 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.

Malpractice lawsuit

In May 2023, it was announced that attorneys on behalf of NFL offensive tackle Taylor Lewan had filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Andrews over a 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. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  6. "Medical Advisory Board – Tenex Health".
  7. "Taylor Lewan sues Dr. James Andrews over ACL repair". ESPN.com. May 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  8. ^ "Will Dr. James Andrews fix my kickball injury?". SBNation.com. Retrieved May 3, 2017.
  9. "Identical strangers with the same name and job took DNA test". January 11, 2023.

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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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