Dr. Tally E. Lassiter
Before joining Bassett, Dr. Lassiter was chief of orthopedics at Duke’s Durham Veterans Hospital and an associate consulting professor at Duke University. Prior to this he was head orthopedic team physician for the East Carolina University Pirates. He was awarded the North Carolina Sports Medicine Person of the Year award in 2002 by the state’s athletic trainers.
Exceptional Training & Credentials:
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery & Orthopedic Sports Medicine
- Internship/Residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Duke University
- Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, East Carolina University Sports Medicine
- A.O. Fellowship in Knee Trauma, Bern, Switzerland
- Masters Degree, Healthcare Administration, UNC at Chapel Hill
- Certificate in Public Health Core Curriculum, UNC- Chapel Hill
- Medical School Education at Harvard Medical School
Professional Associations: Fellow of The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, Member in American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American College of Physician Executives, American College of Healthcare Executives, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Highly Specialized Treatment for:
- Anterior Cruciate Reconstruction
- Athletic Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
- Meniscal Repair
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Clavicle Injuries
- Hip Labral Tear
- Knee Trauma
- Shoulder Replacement
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Multi-ligament Knee Reconstructions
- Elbow Arthroscopy
- Tommy John surgery for throwers
Practice Locations:
FoxCare: Alternate Wednesdays & Every Friday, (607) 547-3400
Oneonta Specialty Services: Mondays, (607) 433-6300
For more information call: (607) 547-3400





