Areas of Care:
- Arthritis
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
Board Certification:
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine (2012)
Education & Training:
- Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD
Professional Experience:
- Former medical staff for the Baltimore Ravens
- Primary physician for several Division I college and high school teams
- Head physician for the New Jersey All-Star High School Football team for 3 years
- Current physician for numerous local high school and college teams at Gotham City Orthopedics
Clinical Interests:
- Arthroscopy and minimally invasive techniques
- Management of sports-related injuries
- Treatment of severe traumatic injuries in children and adults
Personal Background:
- Illinois high school state champion in swimming and soccer
- NCAA Division I athlete until a knee injury led to surgery
- Member of the New York Road Runners club, completed NYC Marathons in 2011 and 2013
Professional Philosophy:
- Dr. Lager is committed to helping athletes return to their sports as quickly as possible, drawing from his own experiences as a patient and athlete. He is known for his compassionate care and thorough communication with patients.
Practice website: www.gothamcityorthopedics.com