Andrew Duncan Named Chief Administrative Officer for Duke Orthopaedic Surgery, Administrative Vice President for Musculoskeletal & Rehabilitation Service Line
In his dual leadership role, Duncan will serve as the senior administrative leader for the Musculoskeletal & Rehabilitation Service Line while also providing executive administrative leadership for Duke Orthopaedic Surgery.
Tally Lassiter, MD, Named Head of Duke Orthopaedics Shoulder Section
Lassiter is known for his expertise in complex shoulder reconstruction, including reverse shoulder arthroplasty, total shoulder replacement, and arthroscopic shoulder procedures.
Tyler Pidgeon, MD, Named Inaugural Physician Vice President of Duke Health Musculoskeletal & Rehabilitation Service Line
Pidgeon will help strengthen integration across orthopaedics, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, ambulatory services and inpatient care throughout Duke Health.
Remembering orthopaedic surgery pioneer James R. Urbaniak, MD
James R. Urbaniak, MD, the Virginia Flowers Baker Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedic Surgery, died on July 18, 2026.
Duke Ortho Athletic Training Residency Earns National CAATE Accreditation
Duke Orthopaedics’ Athletic Training Residency Program has achieved a significant milestone, earning accredita
Honoring Memorial Day
While Memorial Day often signifies the unofficial start of summer and a time to relax, it also offers an important moment to pause and reflect on its deeper significance.
Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein Invited to Join National Bone Health Advisory Council
Jocelyn Wittstein, MD, associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, has been invited to join the Scientific and Medical Advisory Council (SMAC) of the
Joanne Farley Honored with Dean’s Professionalism and Integrity Staff Award
Joanne Farley, Senior Curriculum Coordinator for the Duke Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, has received the Dean’s Professionalism and Integ