Star Power: Dr. Andrews' Patient List is a Veritable Who's Who of Sports

Click to view th Star Map 

1. JOHN SMOLTZ, Tommy John surgery, shoulder surgery;

After undergoing Tommy John, he missed the entire 2000 season. He came back strong in 2002 as the Braves closer, recording 55 saves, eventually becoming the only MLB pitcher ever to pass both 200 wins and 150 saves. He's earned $71 million in salary since his operation, but shoulder problems sent the 41-year-old back to Andrews for surgery in June and he may never return to the mound again.

2. MICHAEL JORDAN, shoulder exam;

Michael Jordan: In 1994, while Jordan was trying his hand at AA baseball in Andrews' hometown of Birmingham, he dove for a ball and hurt his shoulder. Andrews determined that he didn't need surgery, just physical therapy, and Jordan returned to the Bulls for another "three-peat" in 1996, 1997, and 1998.

3. PAVEL BURE, knee consultation;

The right-winger sought a second opinion on his knee from Andrews in 2002 after he landed with the New York Rangers. He played only 39 games in his final season, 2002-2003, scoring 30 points and earning $10 million.

4. SCOTTIE PIPPEN, elbow surgery;

Elbow surgery in the twilight of his career enabled Pippen to play two more seasons for an additional $25 million.

5. BARRY ZITO, biomechanics lab;

The flaky lefty has clearly benefited from the time he spent in Andrews' biomechanics lab in 2002: He won the Cy Young Award that year after finishing 23-5 with a 2.75 ERA, and he became the highest-paid pitcher in baseball last year when he signed a seven-year, $126 million contract with the San Francisco Giants.

6. KENNY ROGERS, Tommy John;

Andrews reconstructed his elbow in 1987, two years before he made the majors. Rogers has put that reconstructed arm to good use setting the all-time pickoff record; he also pitched a perfect game in 1994 and won his 200th game in 2006. Now in his 20th season, the five-time Gold Glove is baseball's oldest player. His career earnings total nearly $75 million.

7. PAUL MOLITOR, shoulder surgery;

While playing for the Blue Jays in October 1995, the longtime Brewer and future hall of famer had his right shoulder scoped by Andrews. In 1996, Molitor, then 40, gave new meaning to the term Silver Slugger: He won the hitting award at the DH position with 225 hits and a .341 batting average.

8. DWYANE WADE, shoulder consultation;

Dwayne Wade: Vacillating about whether to have surgery after seriously dislocating his arm in February 2007, Wade sought a second opinion from Andrews. (Based on the consultation, he opted for therapy, although he ultimately changed his mind.)

9. TIGER WOODS, knee consultation;

Dr. Andrews is not El Tigre's orthopedic surgeon -- that's Dr. Thomas Rosenberg in Park City, Utah -- but the golfing great did seek Andrews' second opinion early in his career when he first experienced knee problems.

10. DEREK JETER, shoulder consultation;

Dislocated his left shoulder in April 2003. On Andrews' recommendation, he was treated with physical therapy alone, and he was back in the lineup six weeks later.

11. VINCE CARTER, knee exam;

Andrews examined Carter's ailing left knee in November 2002. He didn't find any structural damage in the MRI and Carter returned to the court TK weeks later. Since then, Carter has earned $64 million and has been a go-to workhorse for both the Raptors and the Nets. In the 2006-07 season, he scored over 2,000 points, averaging 25.2 per game, and led the league in games played.

12. DONOVAN MCNABB, knee surgery;

After surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in November 2006, McNabb made a stronger-than-expected return, finishing the 2007 season with a solid 89.9 quarterback rating and another $5.5 million in his bank account.

13. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL, shoulder consultation;

Superman visited Andrews for a consultation on an ailing shoulder while he was still playing college hoops for LSU, the doc's alma mater. Shaq has gone on to win four NBA championships (three of which he was Finals MVP) and earn more than $250 million in salary in what's been a 16-year pro career so far. Good meeting.