Biography
Lawrence Miller, MD
Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery
Chairman Emeritus, Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery, Senior Orthopaedic Advisor, Cooper Bone & Joint Institute
Orthopaedic Surgery
Education and Training
| Medical School: | Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA |
| Internship: | General Surgery - Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, PA |
| Residency: | Orthopaedic Surgery - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA |
| Fellowship: | Sports Medicine - Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, CA |
Board Certifications
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Academy of Sports Physicians
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
Awards & Honors
Philadelphia Magazine Top Doc - 2019, Best Doctors In America - 2013, 2014, South Jersey Magazine Top Docs - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020 , SJ Magazine Top Docs for Kids - 2014, New Jersey Monthly Magazine Top Docs - 2014
About Me
Lawrence S. Miller, MD is Chairman Emeritus, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Cooper University Hospital, Senior Orthopaedic Advisor of Cooper Bone and Joint Institute, and Director, Sports Medicine.
He graduated from Haverford College in 1975 and then attended Jefferson Medical College, graduating in 1979. After his internship at The Bryn Mawr Hospital, he returned to Jefferson University Hospital, completing his orthopaedic residency in 1984. Dr. Miller then attended the world-renowned Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles for his sports medicine fellowship training from 1984 to1985. He joined the medical staff at Cooper University Hospital in 2002.
Over the past 25 years, Dr. Miller has developed one of the region's leading sports medicine practices, specializing in the treatment of injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee. Dr. Miller was team physician with the Philadelphia Wings Lacrosse Team for over 25 years. As a faculty member and clinical assistant professor, Dr. Miller has been instrumentally involved in the training and education of orthopaedic residents and sports medicine fellows.
Dr. Miller is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is a member of many medical societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Sports Physicians, and the Arthroscopy Society of North America.
Dr. Miller specializes in the management and treatment of shoulder injuries, shoulder instability and shoulder replacement, as well as cartilage restoration, meniscal transplantation, meniscal repair and meniscectomy. He has been recognized on numerous occasions as a “Top Doc” by Philadelphia magazine, South Jersey Magazine, SJ Magazine and NJ Magazine. He has also received many other recognitions, including induction into the American Orthopaedic Academy.