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A ‘tremendous’ impact: Tributes abound for Dr. Freddie Fu

Tributes to Dr. Freddie Fu, the pioneering sports medicine doctor and orthopedic surgeon, poured in Saturday following his death at age 70 on Friday. Athletes, government officials and healthcare leaders paid respects to the man who helped treat star athletes and everyday alike for injuries, concussions and other conditions.

“Dr. Freddie Fu, thank you for what you did for my knee and my career,” Andrew McCutchen, the former Pirates and current Phillies outfielder, wrote on Twitter. “My heart hurts knowing your life was cut short due to cancer. Literally talked to you less than a month ago. May your legacy live on! I’m going to miss those random pics of nature you would send me daily. RIP… Continue reading.

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There really aren’t many awards that Freddie Fu, M.D. has NOT received during his distinguished career at the University of Pittsburgh. But a few of his ardent admirers have found a new way to honor him. Dr. Fu has been appointed as a Distinguished Service...

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Freddie Fu, M.D. Inducted Into AOSSM Hall of Fame

The legendary Chair of “Pitt” orthopedics, Freddie H. Fu, M.D., was recently inducted into the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s (AOSSM) Hall of Fame during the Society’s 2016 Annual Meeting. Dr. Fu is a Past AOSSM President...

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Freddie Fu received the George D. Rovere Award for education at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine meeting in Seattle. The annual award recognizes a society member’s contribution to sports-medicine education. Fu is the David Silver Professor...

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The work of the prolific Dr. Fu is known around the globe, as is evidenced by his multitudes of awards. Now, Freddie Fu, M.D., chair of the department of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, has been recognized by yet another international...

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