Dr. Lyman Smith joined Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic in 1991 after being fellowship-trained in sports medicine. Dr. Smith’s interest in sports medicine started while playing four years of varsity football at Duke University. For two years, between college and medical school, he played professional football with the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings. He is the team physician for the NC State University football team and the Garner High School football team. In addition, he is the team physician for the Carolina Ballet. He has been a member of the North Carolina Medical Society Sports Medicine Committee for fifteen years.