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W. Ben Kibler, M.D., FACSM Orthopedics/Sports Medicine Lexington Clinic Orthopedics-Sports Medicine Center Dr. W. Ben Kibler is the Medical Director for Lexington Clinic Sports Medicine Center in Lexington, KY. He is a team physician for numerous professional teams, colleges, and high schools in the Lexington area. Currently, Dr. Kibler serves on the Sports Medicine Sub Committee of the U.S. Tennis Association and is a founding member of the Society of Tennis Medicine and Science. Dr. Kibler is a Fellow and former Vice President for the American College of Sports Medicine. Dr. Kibler has presented and written prolifically on all areas of sports medicine. He specializes in the upper extremity, shoulder pathology, scapula, and biomechanics of tennis. Dr. Kibler has been affiliated with Lexington Clinic since July 1977. Dr. Kibler can be reached at (859) 258-8575.
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David Dome, M.D., ATC Orthopedics/Sports Medicine Lexington Clinic Orthopedics-Sports Medicine Center Dr. David Dome received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky. He completed a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Greenville Hospital System in Greenville, South Carolina and a fellowship in Orthopedics Sports Medicine at Lipscomb Clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Dome is a team physician for numerous professional teams, colleges and high schools in the Lexington area. He began his sports medicine career as a Certified Athletic Trainer and currently maintains that certification. Dr. Dome’s interest lies in the arthroscopy of the shoulder and elbow. He has been affiliated with Lexington Clinic since August 2000. Dr. Dome can be reached at (859) 258-8575. The Fax number is (859) 258-8562.
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Peter Hester, M.D. Orthopedics/Sports Medicine Lexington Clinic Orthopedics-Sports Medicine Center Dr. Peter Hester received his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He completed a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky and a fellowship in Sports Medicine at University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky and The Hughston Clinic, Columbus, Georgia. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Hester is a team physician for numerous professional teams, colleges and high schools in the Lexington area. Dr. Hester’s interest lies in arthroscopy of knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, elbow, and sports injuries. He has been affiliated with Lexington Clinic since August 2002. Dr. Hester can be reached at (859) 258-8576.
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Jennifer Copeland, M.D. Orthopedics/Sports Medicine Lexington Clinic East Dr. Copeland received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. She completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship at the University of Kentucky and a residency in Family Medicine at St. Vincent Hospital in Indiana. Dr. Copeland is board certified in family practice, board eligible in sports medicine, and is primary care sports medicine eligible. Her professional interests include international medicine, sports medicine, and family medicine. Dr. Copeland has been affiliated with Lexington Clinic since August 2006. Dr. Copeland can be reached at (859) 258-5714. |
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Harry Derderian, M.D. General Orthopedics and Joint Care Lexington Clinic East Dr. Harry Derderian received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed an orthopedic internship at the Medical College of Wisconsin and residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Derderian's professional interests include total hip and knee replacement and arthroscopic surgery of the knee. Dr. Derderian has been affiliated with Lexington Clinic since July 1983. Dr. Derderian can be reached at (859) 258-5225.
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David N. Burandt, M.D. General Orthopedics and Joint Care Lexington Clinic Orthopedics-Sports Medicine Center Dr. David Burandt received his medical degree from the University of Michigan. He completed a residency at the Henry Ford Hospital in Michigan and a fellowship in Knee and Sports Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Burandt’s interests include all aspects of knee surgery, including joint replacement. Dr. Burandt has been affiliated with Lexington Clinic since February 2001. Dr. Burandt can be reached at (859) 258-8561. The Fax number is (859) 258-8565.
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Christian Christensen, M.D. General Orthopedics and Joint Care Lexington Clinic Orthopedics-Sports Medicine Center Dr. Christian P. Christensen received his medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He completed a General Thoracic Surgery internship and an Orthopedic Surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in hip and knee reconstruction at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He then was Head of Joint Replacement Service at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland for four years. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Christensen’s professional interests include complex revision and primary hip and knee replacement, alternatives to joint replacement, and accelerated rehabilitation following joint replacement. Results based on satisfaction survey data from Dr. Chistensen’s practice – three months after joint replacement surgery – 92% of patients were satisfied. Patients surveyed three months after hip replacement surgery, 94% of patients were satisfied. He has been affiliated with Lexington Clinic since August 2003. Dr. Christensen can be reached at (859) 258-8561.
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Stephen Umansky, M.D. Orthopedics/Hand Surgery Lexington Clinic Orthopedics-Sports Medicine Center Dr. Stephen Umansky received his medical degree from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (formerly Rutgers Medical School), Piscataway, New Jersey. He completed a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Indiana Hand Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Umansky's interest lies in hand surgery. He has been affiliated with Lexington Clinic since August 2002. Dr. Umansky can be reached at (859) 258-8566. The Fax number is (859) 258-8239.
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Karl M. Larsen, M.D. Orthopedics/Hand Surgery Lexington Clinic Orthopedics-Sports Medicine Center Dr. Larsen received his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. He completed an internship in General Surgery and a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Wilford Hall Medical Center and a Hand and Microvascular Surgery fellowship at The Indiana Hand Center. Dr. Larsen is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. His military service has included three years as a flight surgeon for Air Force Special Operations in Europe and multiple deployments overseas. He spent six years at the United State Air Force Academy and held positions as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Deputy Chief of the medical staff. Dr. Larsen can be reached at (859) 258-8566.
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