Campbell Clinic Continues Partnership with University of Memphis Tigers Athletics, Names New Head Team Physician

MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Campbell Clinic is proud to announce the continued partnership between its sports medicine team and University of Memphis Tigers Athletics, with Dr. Frederick M. Azar named Head Team Physician. Dr. Azar succeeds Campbell Clinic’s Dr. Barry Phillips, who has served the University and its student-athletes with distinction for the past 39 years.

The appointment reflects Campbell Clinic’s longstanding commitment to providing exceptional orthopaedic and sports medicine care to the Memphis community and University of Memphis student-athletes. Dr. Azar will work alongside Campbell Clinic partners Dr. Austin T. Hardaway and Dr. J. Houston Dove, who will also serve as team physicians. Together, they bring extensive clinical experience and a collaborative approach to supporting the health, safety, and performance of Tigers student-athletes.

Campbell Clinic’s sports medicine team brings decades of experience caring for athletes at every level, from youth and collegiate programs to professional sports. Dr. Azar has provided team physician coverage for University of Memphis Athletics for more than three decades, reflecting a longstanding commitment to the University and its student-athletes. His experience also includes more than 25 seasons with the NBA.

At Campbell Clinic, Dr. Azar previously served as Chief of Staff and currently serves as the Harold B. Boyd Professor and Chair of the University of Tennessee Health Science - Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering and the Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. His professional leadership includes service as President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), as well as Senior Director of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).

“It is a privilege for Campbell Clinic to continue serving the University of Memphis and its outstanding student-athletes,” said Dr. Azar. “Our focus is on delivering comprehensive, high-quality medical care, emphasizing injury prevention and evidence-based treatment, and helping student-athletes safely return to competition. We are fortunate to have an experienced team committed to supporting Tigers Athletics.”

Campbell Clinic has maintained a strong partnership with the University of Memphis for decades, providing comprehensive orthopaedic care, advanced surgical techniques, rehabilitation services, and on-field medical coverage for Tigers Athletics. Through this continued collaboration, Campbell Clinic remains committed to advancing sports medicine and supporting student-athletes both on and off the field.

About Campbell Clinic
Founded by the late Willis C. Campbell, M.D. in 1909, Campbell Clinic is a full-service orthopaedic clinic that operates 30 locations in the southeast region fueled by a team of 140+ providers and more than 1,200 employees. Campbell Clinic is recognized as a national and international leader in the field of orthopaedics. Campbell Clinic physicians care for patients by integrating the latest orthopaedic treatment interventions and medical advancements in musculoskeletal care. Campbell Clinic specialists are experts in their fields, leaders in clinical research, and innovators of advanced modalities, treating all adult and pediatric musculoskeletal conditions. Campbell Clinic is proud to offer a full spectrum of care for all types of orthopaedic conditions including sports medicine, hip, knee, spine, shoulder and elbow, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, orthopaedic oncology, orthopaedic trauma, pediatric orthopaedics, general orthopaedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and urgent ortho care. For more information, visit www.campbellclinic.com.

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