North Carolina State University Athletics
Staff Directory
- Title:
- Team Orthopaedist
| Education: | Undergraduate - Duke University Medical - Duke Medical School Internship - University of Virginia Residency - University of Virginia Fellowship - American Sports Medicine Institute (Sports Medicine) | |
| Board Certification: | American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery | |
| Specialty: | Elbow, Hip, Knee, Knee Replacements, Shoulder, Sports Medicine - Hip, Sports Medicine - Knee, Sports Medicine - Soulder, ACL Reconstruction |
Dr. Lyman Smith joined Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic in 1991 after being fellowship-trained in sports medicine. Dr. Smith's interest in sports medicine started while playing four years of varsity football at Duke University. For two years, between college and medical school, he played professional football with the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings. He is the team physician for the NC State University football team and the Garner High School football team. In addition, he is the team physician for the Carolina Ballet. He has been a member of the North Carolina Medical Society Sports Medicine Committee for fifteen years.
BOARD CERTIFIED
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Professional Football Player (NFL), 1978-79
Clinical Instructor of Surgery (Orthopaedics)
Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Health
Wake County Council on Physical Fitness and Health
TEAM PHYSICIAN
North Carolina State University
Carolina Ballet
Carolina Cobras (1999)
Carolina Hurricanes (1997-98)
Garner Magnet School
