Scott Mair, MD

Dr. Mair is an Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, with over 26 years of experience. Dr. Mair has been the orthopaedic team physician for the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team for the past 24 seasons, since he arrived in Lexington. He also takes care of the UK women’s basketball and volleyball teams, along with being a 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. He has given over 200 regional, national, and international talks and has been the Chairman of the SEC Physicians Meeting's Program Committee for the past 15 years. He is particularly known for his expertise in performing arthroscopic surgery for shoulder instability and rotator cuff tears.

Dr. Mair and his team at the UK Sports Medicine clinic take pride in caring for each patient. In many cases, the diagnosis and non-operative treatment plan are explained to improve symptoms without surgery. If surgery is necessary, Dr. Mair has the experience and skills needed to provide the best possible outcome.