Amendola named to Callaghan Chair
Dr. Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, UI professor of orthopaedics and rehabilitation, has been named to the John and Kim Callaghan Chair in Sports Medicine. The endowed John and Kim Callaghan Chair in Sports Medicine was established in 2007 through a leadership gift from John J. and Kim L. Callaghan of Iowa City, along with key support from other UI contributors.
The Callaghan Chair is a five-year appointment that supports a distinguished clinician, scientist and teacher in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation who has earned national and international recognition in the field of sports medicine.
“Ned is a leader in the field of sports medicine. His expertise covers all clinical aspects of the discipline, his research is advancing the treatment and prevention of sports injuries, and his commitment to the care of competitive and recreational athletes of all ages is outstanding. His appointment to the John and Kim Callaghan Chair is well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of sports medicine,” said Dr. Joseph Buckwalter, UI professor and head of orthopaedics and rehabilitation who holds the Dr. Arthur A. Steindler Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery.
Amendola, who is director of UI Sports Medicine, is an internationally recognized expert in arthroscopic surgery, particularly knee and ankle reconstruction. His clinical and research interests focus on improving the understanding, prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of sports- and activity-related injuries. Amendola also has long-standing experience providing medical care for athletes at all levels of competition. He currently is head team physician for the UI Hawkeye teams including football. He was team physician for the Canadian national rugby team from 1995 to 2000. He also provides orthopedic consultation for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors and the NHL Players Association.