Jeffrey R. Dugas, MD - Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center

Jeffrey R. Dugas, MD: A Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Sports Injuries

Jeffrey R. Dugas, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating sports injuries at Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama. He is known for his expertise in treating injuries of the shoulder, elbow, and knee.

Education and Training

Dr. Dugas graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and then went on to earn his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in 1994. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Following his orthopedic training, he accepted a fellowship in sports medicine at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama, under the direction of James R. Andrews, M.D., and William G. Clancy, Jr., M.D.

Competencies and Specialties

Dr. Dugas is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and the sub-specialty of sports medicine. He has a particular interest in injuries related to throwing athletes and has contributed significantly to the research of sports medicine, publishing articles and textbook chapters related to injuries of the shoulder and elbow in throwing athletes, vascular injuries in throwers, and rotator cuff injuries. He has also published manuscripts on the treatment of knee ligament injuries and the treatment of cartilaginous defects.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Dugas’s expertise lies in the treatment of sports injuries, including those of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. His experience as an athlete, combined with his medical training, has given him a unique perspective on the health and injury prevention of youth baseball players. He maintains a special interest in throwing athletes and has conducted research in this area.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Dugas is a member of numerous medical societies, including the American Orthopaedic Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, American Medical Association, Medical Association of Alabama, and the Jefferson County Medical Society. He also serves on the Board of Trustees at the American Baseball Foundation (ABF) and American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI), where he conducts research and serves as director for the ASMI Sports Medicine Fellowship Program.

Professional Service

Dr. Dugas serves as medical director for USA Cheer, the national governing body for cheerleading, and he is on the National Concussion Task Force for the prevention of concussions in youth sports. He also serves as Associate Medical Director for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Dr. Dugas is a team physician for Troy University, Vestavia Hills High School, Bessemer Academy, Calera High School, Clay-Chalkville High School, Cordova High School, Gardendale High School, Oakman High School, and Shades Valley High School. He also provides sports medicine assistance for the Birmingham Barons, the AA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, and the Alabama Ballet.

Personal Interests

Dr. Dugas enjoys golf, baseball, fishing, and playing guitar. He is married to Tracie and they have two children, Christopher and Caroline.