Chad D. Lavender, MD, is an accomplished orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He practices in the Charleston, WV, area and is affiliated with Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.
Education and Training
- Medical Degree: West Virginia University
- Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
- Fellowship: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Research of Virginia
Academic Appointment
Dr. Lavender is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University.
Certifications and Licensure
Dr. Lavender is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in Orthopaedic Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He holds or has held medical licenses in the following states:
- WV State Medical License 2011 - 2026
- OH State Medical License 2020 - 2026
- VA State Medical License 2013 - 2014
Clinical Practice
Dr. Lavender treats injuries of the musculoskeletal system and conducts sports physicals.
He sees patients at Marshall Health-Teays Valley, located at 300 Corporate Center Drive in Scott Depot, West Virginia. New patients and referrals are being accepted; appointments can be scheduled by calling 304-691-6710.
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Dr. Lavender serves as a team physician for Marshall University, the University of Charleston and numerous local high schools.
Research and Publications
Dr. Lavender is actively involved in clinical trials and has contributed to numerous publications and presentations in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine. Here are some selected publications:
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Augmentation With Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate, Demineralized Bone Matrix, and Suture Tape Shows No Difference in Outcome... Chad D Lavender, Andrew L Schaver, Shane Taylor, Richard Peluso, Galen BerdisArthroscopy. 2025-05-01
- An Apparent Achilles Heel of the NFL: Have Achilles Tendon Injuries Significantly Increased to Unacceptably High Incidence Levels in the NFL and if so, why? A Clinical... Timothy E Hewett, Chad D Lavender, Andrew L SchaverInternational Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 2024-01-01
- Social Media Behavior Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals: An American Society of Pain and Neuroscience NEURON Project. Anthony Giuffrida, Christy Saia-Owenby, Chris Andriano, Douglas Beall, Ashley Bailey-ClassenJournal of Pain Research.
Selected Publications:
- Lavender C, Taylor S, Macaskill M, Peluso R, Hewett T, Jasko J. 2022. Rotator Cuff Repair Using a Needle Arthroscope Through a Dual-Lumen Flexible Cannula. Arthrosc Tech.
- Hewett TE, Lavender CD, Webster KE. 2022. Is there a biomechanical "Rule of Thirds" after ACL injury and reconstruction? J Orthop.
- Lavender C, Adil S, Patel T, Bullock M, Oliashirazi A. 2021. Incisionless Synovium and Bone Biopsy of a Painful Total Knee Arthroplasty. Arthrosc Tech.
- Adil A, Bullock M, Oliashirazi A, Lavender C. 2021. Incisionless Synovium and Bone Biopsy of a Painful Total Knee Arthroplasty. Biologic and Nanoarthroscopic Approaches in Sports Medicine.
- Lavender C, Lycans D, Kopiec A, Sayan A. 2020. Nanoscopic Single-Incision Anterior Labrum Repair. Arthrosc Tech.
- Lavender C, Lycans D, Sina Adil SA, Berdis G. 2020. Single-Incision Rotator Cuff Repair With a Needle Arthroscope. Arthrosc Tech.
- Lavender C, Oliashirazi A,.. 2020.
- Lavender C, Lycans D, Sina Adil SA, Kopiec A, Schmicker T. 2020. Incisionless Partial Medial Meniscectomy. Arthrosc Tech.
- Lavender C, Johnson B, Singh V, Dennis E, Torres L. 2019. The Lavender Fertilized Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Quadriceps Tendon All-Inside Reconstruction Fertilized With Bone Marrow Concentrate, Demineralized Bone Matrix, and Autograft Bone. Arthrosc Tech.
- Lavender C, Bishop C. 2019. The Fertilized ACL.
- Lavender C, Johnson B, Kopiec A. 2018. Augmentation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Bone Marrow Concentrate and a Suture Tape. Arthrosc Tech.
- Lavender CD, Hanzlik SR, Caldwell PE, Pearson SE. 2016. Transosseous Medial Meniscal Root Repair Using a Modified Mason-Allen Suture Configuration. Arthrosc Tech.
- Lavender CD, Hanzlik SR, Pearson SE, Caldwell PE. 2016. Arthroscopic Reverse Remplissage for Posterior Instability. Arthrosc Tech.
- Lavender C, Boukhemis K, Grasu B, Jasko J, Giangarra C. 2013.
Clinical Trials
Dr. Lavender is involved in the following clinical trials:
- Outcomes of the Nanoscopic Partial Meniscectomy Versus Standard Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy
- Start of enrollment: 2022 Dec 01
- Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
- Return to Play After ACL Reconstruction With Bone Marrow Aspirate, DBM, and an Internal Brace
- Start of enrollment: 2024 Feb 26
- RecruitingRoles: Contact
Using the BEAR Procedure for ACL Repairs | Duke Health
Table: Chad Lavender's Certifications & Licensure
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| License Type | Years |
|---|---|
| WV State Medical License | 2011 - 2026 |
| OH State Medical License | 2020 - 2026 |
| VA State Medical License | 2013 - 2014 |
| American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery | N/A |
| American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine | N/A |
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