Lawrence O’Malley, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. Dr. O’Malley has experience treating athletes across several sports and levels of competitions., including providing care for all Clemson University athletics from 2013-2015 as well as Tulane University athletics from 2015-2016.
Dr. O’Malley earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2010, graduating with the highest honors. He completed his internship and residency in orthopaedic surgery at Greenville Health System – Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in 2015. He then completed his orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at Mississippi Sports Medicine/ Tulane University in Jackson, MS and New Orleans, LA in 2016.
Dr. O’Malley provides comprehensive care for a wide range of patients who have sports-related injuries — from the weekend warrior to the elite athlete. He specializes in both the operative and non-operative management of musculoskeletal injuries and offers a range treatment options.
Before coming to UAMS in 2017, Dr. O’Malley was the head team physician at the University of Tennessee-Martin and provided care for the Jackson Generals, the Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.