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James R. Andrews, M.D.

Doctor James R. Andrews, orthopaedic surgeon, is one of the founding members of the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center (ASMOC) and the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama, located at St. Vincent's Hospital. He serves as Chairman and Medical Director of ASMI. Doctor Andrews is also a founding partner and Medical Director of the Andrews Institute located in Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Doctor Andrews is internationally known and recognized throughout the world for his scientific and clinic research contributions in knee, shoulder and elbow injuries, and his skill as an orthopaedic surgeon.

Doctor Andrews came to Birmingham in 1986 to help form the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. He has been the mentor for more than 150 orthopaedic/sports medicine fellows and more than 30 primary care sports medicine fellows who have trained under him through the American Sports Medicine Institute Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. Involved in education and research in sports medicine and orthopaedic surgery, he has made major presentations on every continent, and has authored numerous scientific articles and books.

Doctor Andrews graduated from Louisiana State University in 1963, where he was Southeastern Conference indoor and outdoor pole vault champion. He completed LSU School of Medicine in 1967, and completed his orthopaedic residency at Tulane Medical School in 1972. He had surgical fellowships in sports medicine at the University of Virginia Medical School in 1972 with Doctor Frank McCue, III, and at the University of Lyon, Lyon, France in 1972 with the late professor Albert Trillat, M.D., who was known as the Father of European Knee Surgery.

Doctor Andrews is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has served on the Board of Directors of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, and served as Secretary of that Board from May 2004 to May 2005. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Knee Society. He is Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Alabama Birmingham Medical School, the University of Virginia School of Medicine, the University of Kentucky Medical Center and the University of South Carolina Medical School. He has been awarded a Doctor of Laws Degree from Livingston University, Doctor of Science Degree from Troy State University and a Doctor of Science Degree from Louisiana State University.

At present, Doctor Andrews serves as Co-Medical Director for Intercollegiate Sports at Auburn University. He is Senior Orthopaedic Consultant for Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Alabama. He is the orthopaedic consultant for the athletic teams of Troy University, University of West Alabama, Tuskegee University and Grambling University. Doctor Andrews and his wife, Jenelle, have six children: Andy, Amy, Archie, Ashley, Amber, Abby and three grandchildren.

Yacht racing is one of Doctor Andrews' keen interests. His 50-foot racing sloop, Abracadabra III, won the 1990 International 50-Foot Yacht Association World Cup. He has also won many other yacht racing off shore regattas. His offshore racing sloop Abracadabra was recently named one of the best 100 vessels of the twentieth century by Sail Magazine. He served as President and Chairman of the Board of Aloha Racing Foundation, an America's Cup XXX Syndicate based in Honolulu, Hawaii, which challenged for the 2000 America's Cup contested in Auckland, New Zealand. His other hobbies include golfing and hunting.

Awards and Recognition

  • Senior Orthopaedic Consultant for the Washington Redskins Professional Football team.
  • Medical Director for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
  • Professional Baseball Team.
  • Team physician for the Birmingham Barons Double, A Professional Baseball Team, an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.
  • Co-Medical Director of the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
  • Member of the Sports Medicine Committee of the United States Olympic Committee having served during the last two previous quadrenniums.
  • Has served on the NCAA Competitive Safeguards in Medical Aspects of Sports Committee.
  • Currently serves on the Medical and Safety Advisory Committee of USA Baseball.
  • Currently serves as a National Medical Director for Physiotherapy Associates.
  • Serves on the Board of Directors of the following companies: FastHealth Corporation, and Robins Morton Construction Company. He is a member of Troy University's Board of Trustees.
  • Inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and was named recipient of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1992 Distinguished Sportsman Award. In 1996, Doctor Andrews was inducted into the LSU Alumni Hall of Distinction.

Dr. Lawrence J. Lemak

Dr. Lawrence J. Lemak, world renowned orthopaedic surgeon, is a founding partner of Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, one of the nation’s leading orthopaedic clinics. He has played an integral role in sports medicine and arthroscopy research as one of the founders and board members of the American Sports Medicine Institute, a research and education center.

Education/Specialty
Dr. Lemak is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical School and completed his orthopaedic residency at University of Pittsburgh. He specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopy and reconstruction of the knee, shoulder, hip and elbow. As a leader in the field of arthroscopy, Dr. Lemak has published articles in numerous medical journals and has given presentations in the United States, England, Europe, Japan and South America. Since April of 2005 Dr. Lemak has been acting Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Sports Medicine and Athletic Related Trauma (S.M.A.R.T) Institute at the University of South Florida. In addition, he is a Faculty Member of the Minimally Invasive Surgery and Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery Symposium, and a member of the Innovation Team of Smith+Nephew Orthopaedics.

Sports Medicine
Many professional sports organizations call upon Dr. Lemak’s expertise as he serves as Medical Director for Major League Soccer, Professional Golf Association and the Ladies Professional Golf Association. He is also Team Physician for many colleges and universities including Auburn University, Samford University, Birmingham- Southern College, Alabama State University, Miles College and the University of Montevallo.

Professional Affiliations
Dr. Lemak’s professional affiliations include the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine among others. Dr. Lemak is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of Virginia. In addition, Dr. Lemak serves as a National Medical Director for Physiotherapy Associates.

American Sports Medicine Institute Fellowship Program
In an effort to continuously provide the best healthcare in orthopaedics, American Sports Medicine Institute and the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center developed an internationally recognized fellowship program. More than 100 physicians and surgeons have studied under the leadership of Dr. Lemak and his practice.

Making A Difference
As a champion of volunteerism, Dr. Lemak has accomplished many great things for the state of Alabama and the Southeast. As the founder and chairman of the Alabama Sports Foundation, he helped bring the 1996 Olympic Soccer Games to Birmingham as well as many other events. Dr. Lemak also founded the National Center for Sports Safety, an organization dedicated to sports safety through education and research, particularly injury prevention and emergency response skills for youth coaches. As an expert in sports medicine and safety, Dr. Lemak serves as a member of the NFL Youth Safety Development Team.

Civic Involvement
Dr. Lemak has been involved with many other projects and organizations through his civic duties including the following: Chair for the Alabama High School Athletic Association Medical Advisory Committee; Board of Trustees and Vice Chairman for the Sports Development Board for the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce; Board of Trustees for Alabama State University; Vice Chairman and Founder of the American Sports Medicine Institute; Chairman and Founder of Alabama Sports Foundation; Board Member for the Metropolitan Development Board; Executive Board Birmingham Area Council for the Boy Scouts of America; Co- chairman for the Lung Association Birmingham Chapter. In 2004, Dr. Lemak was also appointed as Chairman of the Alabama Sports Commission by Governor Bob Riley.

Awards And Recognition
Dr. Lemak’s dedication to the community has brought him numerous awards and recognitions during his career including: Alabama Hall of Fame Inductee; Greater Birmingham Ministry’s Annual “Builder of Birmingham” Award; Business Council of Alabama Recognition Award; City of Birmingham Volunteer Service Award, Birmingham Magazine Birminghamian of the Year; Birmingham Business Journal Businessman of the Year; State of Alabama Outstanding Alabamian Award; March of Dimes Citizen of the Year; American Red Cross Clara Barton Society Inductee, Southern Women’s Committee of Fifty Man of the Year; Big Brother/Big Sisters 2003 Sports Gala Honoree, Dr. Ernst Jokl Sports Medicine Award Recipient.

Dr. Lemak’s excellent surgical skills, administrative and business abilities combined with his commitment to the community and civic duties make him an asset to the medical field and to the state of Alabama. Dr. Lemak and his wife have three sons and six grandchildren.


Kevin Wilk, D.P.T.

Kevin Wilk has been a physical therapist, researcher and educator for more than 20 years. Kevin is currently Clinical Director for Champion Sports Medicine ( a Physiotherapy Associates Facility) in Birmingham, AL. He is also Vice President of Education for Physiotherapy Associates.

In addition, he is the Director of Rehabilitative Research at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham and is Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Dr. Wilk is also the Rehabilitation Consultant for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' Baseball Team. Dr. Wilk received his physical therapy from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, IL, and his DPT from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of HealthCare Professions in Boston, MA.

Dr. Wilk has published over 110 journal articles, over 60 book chapters and has lectured at over 320 professional and scientific meetings. Dr. Wilk is on the review boards of 6 journals and has received numerous professional awards. In 2004, he received the prestigious Ron Peyton Award for career achievement from the Sports Physical Therapy Section of the APTA. He has also received the James Andrews Award for achievement in the area of Baseball science.

Dr. Wilk has given grand rounds at several medical facilities and has lectured internationally. He has edited 5 textbooks: The Athletes' Shoulder; Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete (2nd Ed.); Injuries in Baseball; Orthopaedic Rehabilitation(2nd Ed.); and The Orthopaedic Toolbox (2nd Ed.).

He was recently elected as President of the Sports Section of the APTA, and has served as Vice-President, Education Program Chairman and Editor of the Home Study Course for the Sports Physical Therapy Section of the APTA for 7 years. And he has served on numerous committees for the APTA. Dr. Wilk was the first non-physician named to a committee for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).

Dr. Wilk is a clinician, researcher and educator and is considered to be one of the leading physical therapists in the care of shoulder, knee, and elbow joint injuries. He is active daily with patient care, research and educational activities. Kevin WilK, D.P.T.