CANANDAIGUA – Dr. Sarah Lander, a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, is now seeing patients of UR Medicine Thompson Health after joining its partner, UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance.
Dr. Lander also specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee and ankle as well as shoulder reconstruction and replacement. An assistant professor of orthopaedics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, she is extensively trained and treats a full spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes of all ages, including pediatric athletes. Dr. Lander has a special interest in sports-related knee injuries, including ACL and ligament tears, meniscal injuries, and cartilage restoration.
Dr. Lander was valedictorian of her class when she graduated from Fairfield University in Connecticut with a bachelor’s in biology. She received her medical degree from SUNY’s Upstate Medical University in Syracuse and did her residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Her fellowship in knee and shoulder sports medicine and arthroscopy was at Duke University in North Carolina.
Dr. Lander sees patients at Clinton Crossings in Rochester and at the UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance location at 7670 Omnitech Place in Victor, where Thompson Health has a Rehabilitation Services site. She performs surgeries in Rochester and at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua.
Thompson Health President/CEO Michael F. Stapleton, Jr. said, “So many people in our community enjoy active lifestyles, participating in sports at high school, collegiate, semi-pro, intramural and recreational levels. Having a fellowship-trained sports medicine surgeon within Thompson Health means we can serve the full spectrum of athletes’ healthcare needs right here, close to home.”
“Dr. Lander is a very welcome addition to our orthopaedic team,” Stapleton added. “We are thrilled her extensive training and skill sets will help our injured athletes heal, enabling them to continue pursuing their goals and fullest athletic potential.”
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Lander at the Victor orthopaedic clinic, call (585) 275-5321. To view her bio and those of other URMC orthopaedic physicians, visit www.urmc.rochester.edu/orthopaedics/team.cfm.