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Dr. Lawrence Lemak, MD

Dr. Lawrence Lemak, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Lemak, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Vestavia, AL and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1969. He is affiliated with Grandview Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

5018 Cahaba River Rd Vestavia, AL 35243

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Dr. Lemak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lemak

4.5

34 ratings, 21 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Shane kay – Dec 19, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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May 09, 2022
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No results
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Great Orthopedists are Hard to Find – Feb 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Keith – Apr 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kim – Oct 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Patricia Fitzberger Gibson – Jun 26, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Tracie Bean – Jun 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patsy Blankenship – Jun 08, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Wes Allbritton – Feb 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Donna Rouse in Mount Olive, AL – Jun 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Paulette freeman in Elmore, AL – Nov 02, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Hadley Johns in Huntsville al – Sep 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Carolyn B in Prattville, AL – Aug 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon, I believe that the whole body cannot be healthy unless each part is healthy. I provide surgical musculoskeletal care to athletes at every level of competition as well as non-athlete patients.

biography

Dr. Lawrence Lemak, the Founder of Lemak Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, is a nationally renowned thought leader in the field of sports medicine who devotes his practice primarily toward knee replacement procedures. With a dedication to excellence,...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

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  • University Of Pittsburgh / Main Campus

    Residency Hospital, 1974
  • University Of Pittsburgh

    Residency Hospital, 1974
  • Carraway Methodist Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1971
  • University Of Alabama Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1970
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1969
  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1969
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American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Drayer Physical Therapy-Alabama LLC5018 Cahaba River Rd Vestavia, AL 35243
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
Lemak Health Partners LLC2215 Decatur Hwy Ste 117 Gardendale, AL 35071
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office720 Montclair Rd Ste 101 Birmingham, AL 35213
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Grandview Medical Center3690 Grandview Pkwy Birmingham, AL 35243
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