About Dr. Mair, MD
UK Basketball team physician since 2001
UK Baseball team physician since 1998
Performed surgery on multiple current NBA, MLB, and PGA players
Georgetown College and Kentucky State University team physician
USA Basketball team physician for U-19 Team, Cairo, Egypt, 2017
US Ski and Snowboard team physician pool
Over 20 years of experience as a surgeon at UK
Fellowship trained in sports medicine and shoulder surgery
Southern Orthopaedic Association board member
Reviewer for 10 orthopaedic journals
Over 200 regional, national, and international sports medicine speaking engagements
Program Chair for Southeastern Conference Physicians’ Meeting
Scott D. Mair, MD
Scott Douglas Mair, MD
Professor, University of Kentucky
Shoulder and Sports Medicine Specialist
Dr. Mair is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Mair is the orthopaedic team physician for the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, now in his 19th season. He has been team physician for the UK baseball team since arriving in Lexington 21 years ago. He also takes care of the UK women’s basketball and volleyball teams, along with being team physician for Georgetown College and Kentucky State University. Dr. Mair has performed surgery on several current NBA players, along with current major league baseball and PGA athletes.
Dr. Mair is nationally known for his expertise in arthroscopic surgery, and has given over 200 regional, national and international talks. He has been the Chairman of the Program Committee for the SEC Physicians Meeting for the past 10 years. Dr. Mair is particularly known for his expertise in performing arthroscopic surgery for shoulder instability and for rotator cuff tears.
Dr. Mair and his team at the UK Sports Medicine clinic take pride in caring for each individual patient. In many cases, an explanation of the diagnosis and non-operative treatment plan is given to improve symptoms without surgery. If surgery is necessary, Dr. Mair has the experience and skills needed to provide the best possible outcome.
Education
Orthopaedic Residency
Duke University
Medical School
Duke University
Undergraduate
Stanford University
Fellowship
Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship
Steadman-Hawkins Clinic, Vail, Colorado
Orthopaedic Residency
Duke University
Current Appointments
University of Kentucky
Professor
Sports Medicine Clinic Director
Fellowship Director
Lexington VA Medical Center
Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery
Ratings & Reviews
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★★★★★
January, 2020
Dr.Mair and his staff and interns are the best orthopedic office I've ever been to. Knowledgable, friendly, professional, caring...Even if I'm in pain I look forward to my visit because I know they will do whatever can be done to improve my condition. Superior medical knowledge and interaction with me as a patient and a person.
★★★★★
December, 2019Wonderful provider - Wonderful experience. Very comforting to be in his care.
★★★★★
September, 2019Came to Dr. Marie (Mair) as a second opinion because I did not like the way I was treated at another practice. Dr. Marie (Mair) listened to my questions and gave me a wealth of knowledge to make an educated decision on what to do about my injury. I(I am taking this survey on my phone and it is auto correcting his name. I cannot fix the typos due to the formatting. )
ARTICLE
NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE ON YOUTH THROWING INJURIES
By SCOTT D. MAIR
Lexington, Ky.
THE baseball playoffs are in full swing, the first game of the World Series is on Wednesday and millions of young boys will be watching, dreaming of some day playing in the big leagues.
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