James "Jim" Bradley
| James "Jim" Bradley | |
|---|---|
| File:JimBradley.jpgJimBradley.jpg Dr. James Bradley | |
| Born | 1953 Washington, D.C., United States |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Georgetown University School of Medicine (MD), Florida Institute of Technology (MS), Penn State University (B.S.) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Bea |
| 👶 Children | Callee |
James P. "Jim" Bradley is an American Orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine research and treatments. As an educator, he has contributed advancements in surgical techniques and patents for medical devices. He is a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.[1] Bradley has published numerous peer reviewed articles for medical journals and medical textbook chapters.
He was recently awarded the 2014 Jerry “Hawk” Rhea Award as the Outstanding NFL Team Physician for his dedication and commitment to the medical care of the Pittsburgh Steelers. [2] Bradley most recently has been named as one of the Top 19 U.S. Sports Medicine Specialists in the United States in Orthopedics This Week, published by RRY Publications LLC.[3] He has also been included as one of the “65 Outstanding Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists” in Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine, and Pain Management Review. [4] At a local level he also is a consultant to local high school and college athletic athletes. [5]
As of 2014, Bradley has been the Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 23 years, and is a past president of the National Football League Physicians Society.[6] He has served as president of the Herodicus Society.[citation needed] He is currently Chairman of the National Football League’s Medical Research Peer Review Committee and also serves on the NFL injury and Safety Panel Committee.[citation needed]
Bradley specializes in reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow, and hamstring. [7] He is one of the first practitioners of sports medicine to practice latelet-rich plasma treatments. [8]
Education & medical training[edit]
Bradley graduated from Penn State University where he completed his undergraduate education. He was a defense back for the Penn State football team from 1971 to 1975, winning the 1975 Dapper Dan College Football award. [7] Although he only played for them briefly, Bradley was also recruited for a trial with the NFL Cincinnati Bengals. [7] He continued and completed his medical school training at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Bradley was then accepted into the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s residency program for Orthopedic Surgery. Upon the completion of his residency, he was accepted into the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles for a Sports Medicine Fellowship. He became a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is currently a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
In an interview in 2008 with The Tribune Democrat in Johnstown he was quoted as saying, “…It was a blessing in disguise that I didn’t go Jack Ham’s path. Day-in and day-out, I can impact a high-performance athlete’s life. The feeling is indescribable to watch an elite athlete perform at that level. It’s that satisfying.” [7]
Professionally he is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopedic Association, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, the Pennsylvania Orthopedic Society, the Twentieth-Century Orthopedic Association, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, of which he is also a board member.
Personal life[edit]
Bradley was born in Washington D.C., United States. He was raised in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and is the oldest of seven children. He graduated from Bishop McCort High School in Johnstown, PA in 1971, where he played football and achieved all-state honors. He currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA. [7]
His father, Sam Bradley, played basketball for the University of Pittsburgh [9] and his younger brothers Tom and Matt both played for the Nittany Lions from 1975 to 1978 and 1979 to 1981, respectively. Tom was the longtime Defensive Coordinator at Penn State and is currently a broadcaster for CBS Sports. His two sisters, Patty and Cassy were outstanding All-American track athletes at Villanova.[10] In 2008 Dr. Bradley joined his brother, Tom Bradley and sister, Patty Bradley-Marino into the Cambria county Sports Hall of Fame. [7]
See also[edit]
Other articles of the topic Biology : Biology
References[edit]
- ↑ "Find a Doctor".
- ↑ "Steelers team doctor wins NFL honor".
- ↑ "Top 19 U.S. Sports Medicine Specialists" (PDF).
- ↑ "Top 19 U.S. Sports Medicine Specialists".
- ↑ "June Featured Author".
- ↑ "Steelers' doc named president of NFL physicians group". Pittsburgh Business Times. 2003-03-05. Retrieved 2014-03-07.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 MIKE MASTOVICH AND MATT JORDAN (July 17, 2008). "Release from Bengals opened world of medicine to Bradley". The Tribune Democrat.
- ↑ "New Idea: Healing Injuries, Arthritis With Blood". ABC News. 2009-02-18. Retrieved 2014-03-07.
- ↑ "Penn State's next coach?". San Francisco Chronicle. 2007-10-23. Retrieved 2007-10-23.
- ↑ Frank Bodani. "Lions can count on "Scrap"". York Daily Record. Retrieved 2007-09-03.
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