“He explained the procedure I needed and also how the condition was caused, and all my questions were answered so I could understand them.”
Wayne R.
Yuri M. Lewicky, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
“I am committed to serving my patients’ orthopaedic needs by providing the highest quality of treatment and service possible.”
Specialties
Arthroscopic treatment of massive rotator cuff tears, Arthroscopic treatment of rotator cuff disease and impingement, Arthroscopic treatment of shoulder dislocations, instability and labral injury, Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction, Cartilage replacement/transplantation in young, active patients
Meniscus injury repair, Meniscus transplantation, Arthritis of the shoulder and knee
Dr. Yuri, is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, he is a Flagstaff native, Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery of the Shoulder and Knee. He is a sports medicine, knee and shoulder specialist whose passion lies in the ability to reconstruct a damaged shoulder through skin portals the size of a ball tip pen. He has authored numerous scientific articles pertaining to the Arthroscopic treatment of sports injuries as well as a chapter on the Arthroscopic treatment of massive rotator cuff tears. Of recent he has turned his love of nature photography into one of shoulder arthroscopy image capture and has had several images portrayed as the cover image for the prestigious Journal of Arthroscopy. He has assisted in the care of Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres, San Diego Gulls Hockey, as well as several Division I university athletic teams. He currently is one of the Orthopaedic team physicians for NAU Athletics and is a consultant for the High Altitude Training Center in Flagstaff.
Dr. Lewicky and his wife, Paola, enjoy spending time outdoors with their two sons, Diego and Marco. Together, they go skiing, hiking and take time to enjoy beautiful sunsets.
Education
- Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship University of California, San Diego, CA
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency University of Arizona Health Sciences Center,Tucson, AZ
- Doctor of Medicine University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
Professional Affiliations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Arizona Orthopaedic Society
- American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
Community Service
- Orthopaedic Team Physician, Northern Arizona University
Patient Testimonials
“I was happy with my care (at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics).”
JoAnn S.
“He (Dr. Yuri M. Lewicky at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics) took time to address my questions.”
Henderson T.
“He took time to talk with me about my injury, asked questions, and listened.”
Marsha M.
“He did the best he could with my surgery and explaining what was involved.”
Courtney M.
“He (Dr. Yuri M. Lewicky) answered all the questions I had with my injury and wanted to ensure I understood before I left.”
Anonymous
“He listened to me and did not seem to rush me along. Plus he did not jump right to surgery, and injected my knee right then, which really helped.”
Gail B.
“He is a physician and took and oath to take care of his patients.”
Nancy H.
“He was really understanding and really helpful. He (Dr. Yuri M. Lewicky at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics) also wasn't quick to do surgery, but instead wanted to try alternative treatments and use surgery as a last result.”
Megan B.
“He (Dr. Yuri M. Lewicky) takes time to explain the injury, surgery, and the results.”
William S.