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An Experienced, Board Certified Orthopaedic Shoulder, Knee & Sports Medicine Surgeon Dedicated to Providing High Quality Orthopaedic Care

Lance E. LeClere

Lance E. LeClere, M.D., CAPT MC USNR

  • Board Certified Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery specialist
  • Program Director Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery Fellowship
  • Chief Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Head Team Orthopaedic Surgeon, Tennessee Titans
  • Medical Director and Head Team Physician, Nashville Predators Hockey Club

Dr. Lance E. LeClere, CAPT MC USN (Ret) is the Head Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Tennesee Titans, Medical Director and Head Team Physician for the Nashville Predators Hockey Club in the NHL, and Professor Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Fellowship Director, and Division Chief for Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

  • ABOS
  • U.S. Naval Academy
  • SOMOS
  • White House Medical Unit
SportsMedicine
Dr. LeClere Leadership
Dr. LeClere Leadership

CAPT Lance LeClere, MD is a retired Naval Officer with 15 years of Active Duty service and 9 years as a Reservist in the US Navy. He is past president of the Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons and Head Team Physician for the US Naval Academy. He is currently the Division Chief for Vanderbilt Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, the Sports Medicine Fellowship Director at Vanderbilt, Head Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Tennessee Titans, and Medical Director and Head Team Physician for the Nashville Predators.

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    I was about ready to give up with my shoulder issues. After 5 years, and two surgeries that did not help, my doctor referred me to Vanderbilt. From the first appointment with Dr. LeClere, he was compassionate and understanding. He listened to me and never made me feel like I was an inconvenience ...
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    Labrum (Shoulder) Repair

    Hands Down, Dr. LeClere performed the most outstanding surgery I've ever received while in the Navy and in my life. He is knowledgeable, caring, available after hours for questions and concerns, and nearly two years later, my shoulder is back to full functionality. W...
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    Shoulder Blue plate special (Subcromial and Tenodesis)

    Great work prior to surgery to attempt rehabilitation. Surgical process was explained well and follow ups were professional and prompt. Surgery went without issue and recovery is ongoing.
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    Right doctor at the right time

    The care my son received from Dr. Leclerc at the United States Naval Academy has been a life changer. Dr. Leclerc's knowledge, surgical skill, and 'bedside manner' are unsurpassed
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    Excellent surgeon who cares for his patients

    Dr. Leclere performed our daughter's ACL surgery at the US Naval Academy. He is an outstanding surgeon with extensive expertise and training in his field. His comforting bedside manner, thorough and understandable communication, and his concern a...
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Exercises
Restoring the Physical, Sensory, Intellectual, Psychological and Social Function

Rehabilitation is a treatment method designed to facilitate recovery after a serious injury, illness or surgery. It is aimed at restoring the physical, sensory, intellectual, psychological and social function of the patient.

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  • AOA