Sports Medicine | MSU Health Care | Michigan State University
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine • Lansing, MI
About
MSU Health Care is a nonprofit, multi-specialty medical practice affiliated with Michigan State University, partnering with Henry Ford Health. It covers sports medicine, primary care, and various specialty services for families, supported by 250+ health care professionals across MSU College of Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, and Nursing. Headquartered in East Lansing with three offices in Michigan (HQ at 909 Fee Rd, East Lansing). Key leadership includes Chief Medical Officer Mark Smith and Director-level executives. The organization emphasizes patient-centered recovery, education, and research, and engages in community programs (e.g., Mileage Club) and media outreach on sports medicine topics.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Address
909 Fee Rd, East Lansing, Michigan 48824, US
Phone
(517) 884-6100
financialassistanceapp@hfhs.org
Opening Hours
Walk-In Monday through Friday 8am-11am during sports seasons; Saturday Injury Walk-In Clinics offered in fall and spring semesters (seasonal); appointment scheduling line: (517) 884-6100
Website
https://healthcare.msu.edu/services/specialty-care/sports-movement/sports-medicine/index.aspx
Emergency Care
Emergency Action Planning Session and on-site coverage noted; emergency services not detailed
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What kind of an appointment do I need?
New Problem: Evaluation of new injuries or problems of the muscles, ligaments and joints which can wait for a convenient appointment. Urgent Care: New bone, ligament, or joint injuries or symptoms with onset in the last 48 hours that limit regular activity and need to be seen urgently. Follow Up: Return visit after a problem or injury has been evaluated by our team or to follow up after imaging such as MRI, CT or EMG.
Who is considered an athlete for MSU Health Care Sports Medicine?
Anyone who participates in organized sports, including coaches and referees. Tactical athletes such as law enforcement, EMS, members of the military and fire-fighting personnel are included.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
Patients praise
- Compassionate and skilled physicians
- Clear communication and thorough explanations of treatment plans
- Effective injury recovery results reported by patients
Common complaints
- Lower ratings found on some third-party aggregator sites (e.g., Yelp) compared to internal provider portals
"He's the most skilled and compassionate doctor that I've ever seen or heard of... He fixed my left arm twice. He was completely honest with me about the potential outcome. The outcome was so much greater than expected."
— WebMD Patient Review for Dr. Micah Lissy"All care providers were personable and engaging. They explained exactly what they were doing and why, in addition to checking if we had any questions."
— MSU Health Care Internal Patient Feedback PortalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- MSU Health Care Sports Medicine Hosts Emergency Action Planning Session and Celebrates Life-Saving Impact | MSU Health Care | Michigan State University — Aug 15, 2025
- Michael Straus, PA-C, ATC, MMSc - Michigan State University Health Care — Sep 22, 2025
- Michael Straus, PA-C, ATC, MMSc - Michigan State University Health Care — Sep 22, 2025
- Micah Lissy, MD, MS PT, ATC, CSCS - Michigan State University Health Care — Sep 29, 2025
- MSU Health Care Sponsors Successful 2025 Capital City River Run | MSU Health Care | Michigan State University — Sep 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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