Dr. Annunziato (Ned) Amendola is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He serves as the Chief of Sports Medicine at Duke University and was named President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in 2025. Dr. Amendola has made significant contributions to arthroscopic and biologic repair techniques for cartilage replacement and repair, particularly for ankle and knee injuries. He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Excellence in Research Award and the Kappa Delta Ann Doner Vaughn Award.