Andrea Spiker, MD, a nationally recognized leader in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, has been appointed the inaugural Dr. William G. Clancy Jr. Professor in Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH). This endowed professorship honors Dr. Spiker’s outstanding leadership, clinical innovation, and research contributions to the field of orthopedics.

She was formally recognized during the 2025 UW School of Medicine and Public Health Faculty Investiture Celebration on June 18, 2025. The event brought together more than 150 colleagues, supporters, and academic leaders to honor prestigious faculty and recognize the generous individuals who help make their pioneering work possible.

L-R: David Walsh (President of the Shapiro Foundation), Andrea Spiker, MD, William Clancy, MD, Tamara Scerpella, MD

An assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Dr. Spiker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with dual fellowship training in sports medicine and hip preservation. She serves as a team physician for Badger Athletics and is the head orthopedic surgeon for the UW Men’s Basketball team. She is the founder and director of the UW Health Hip Preservation Program – the only comprehensive program of its kind in Wisconsin.

Her clinical expertise includes the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of athletic injuries, with a focus on minimally invasive hip and knee procedures and hip preservation techniques. Nationally, Dr. Spiker is recognized for her work in hip arthroscopy and the management of complex sports injuries. She is a frequent invited speaker, an active contributor to clinical guidelines, and has authored 55 peer-reviewed publications – serving as first or senior author on 36.

Her current research focuses on patient-reported outcomes, hip biomechanics, and the evolution of pre-arthritic hip conditions. She serves as the site Principal Investigator for two Academic Network of Conservational Hip Outcome Research grants and was recently awarded a grant from the Arthroscopy Association of North America to study persistent post-hip arthroscopy pain using advanced imaging.

Beyond her clinical and research accomplishments, Dr. Spiker is a dedicated educator. She directs the Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, which will expand to include a second fellow in 2026, and mentors medical students through SMPH’s Shapiro Research Program. She is a recipient of both the SMPH Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) Stephen J. Snyder Excellence in Teaching Award for her dedication in teaching hip arthroscopic surgical techniques to fellow AANA surgeons.

“Dr. Spiker demonstrates excellence and innovation in her clinical practice and scholarly activity, and she continually goes above and beyond the norm in service, mentorship, and teaching in our field,” said Dr. Tamara Scerpella, the Dr. Andrew A. McBeath Professor and Chair of the UW Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation.

The Dr. William G. Clancy Jr. Professorship in Sports Medicine – made possible through the generous support of the Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation and more than 110 individual donors – honors Dr. William Clancy, a pioneer in sports medicine whose groundbreaking work at UW-Madison laid the foundation for advancements in orthopedic surgery and athlete care worldwide. Dr. Spiker’s appointment carries forward his legacy of innovation and excellence in the field.

Congratulations to Dr. Spiker on this well-deserved recognition.