Michael J. Leddy III to Chair AAOS Board of Councilors

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has named Michael J. Leddy III, M.D., as chair of its Board of Councilors (BOC).

An expert in sports medicine, arthroscopy and complex shoulder reconstruction, Dr. Leddy has been an active leader within the AAOS, serving as a member of the AAOS Board of Directors (BOD) since 2023. His dedication to advancing orthopedics has led to appointments on key AAOS committees, including the OrthoPAC Executive Committee, Education Council, Research and Quality Committee, and the Coding, Coverage and Reimbursement Committee.

Dr. Leddy’s leadership extends to the AAOS BOC, where he served as representative for Louisiana and was then elected to serve as chair-elect and secretary before becoming chair. His expertise and commitment to advancing orthopedic care have been instrumental in shaping policy, education and advocacy efforts within the organization.

In addition to his AAOS service, Dr. Leddy has played a significant role in state-level advocacy. He is a past president of the Louisiana Orthopaedic Association and has held numerous leadership positions within the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). His expertise has been sought after as a team physician for professional, collegiate, and high school athletic programs, where he has provided expert care for athletes at all levels. Dr. Leddy’s commitment to orthopedic excellence has earned him repeated recognition as a “Top Doctor” in Louisiana Life Magazine.

Dr. Leddy is senior partner of Mid State Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center in Alexandria, La. He earned his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine, followed by an orthopedic surgical residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. He pursued an orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at TRIA/The Orthopaedic Center in Minneapolis. Dr. Leddy is married to his wife Andree, a practicing attorney, with whom he has two daughters, Anna Clare and Mary Caitlin. Both girls attend Louisiana State University.

With more than 39,000 members, the AAOS is the world’s largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The AAOS is the trusted leader in advancing musculoskeletal health, providing comprehensive education to help orthopedic surgeons and allied health professionals best treat patients. The AAOS is the source of information on bone and joint conditions, treatments, and related musculoskeletal healthcare issues; and it leads the healthcare discussion on advancing quality.