Education
- B.S., Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, 1977
- M.D., Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 1980
residency
- General Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 1982
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 1986
began practice at OSOR
1986
board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 1988
Re-Certified, 1998 - Federal Licensing Examination, 1981
professional distinctions
- Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery
- Diplomat American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Active Member American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
- Tennessee Hand Society
- Tennessee Orthopaedic Society
- Tennessee Medical Association
- Roane-Anderson County Medical Association (Past President)
special interests
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Joint Replacement
- Hand Surgery

Office info
OSOR:
865-481-2541
Appointments:
865-425-4227
90 Vermont Ave.
Ste. 300
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Clifford Lewis Posman, M.D.
Clifford L. Posman, M.D., has been in practice with Orthopedic Surgeons of Oak Ridge since 1986. Dr. Posman received his undergraduate degree from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut in 1977. He completed his Medical Degree at Michigan State University in 1980. He completed his residencies in general and orthopedic surgery in Detroit, Michigan at Wayne State University from 1981 through 1986.
Dr. Posman is board certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has served as a faculty member of A.A. O.S. Instructional courses. His memberships include the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society and the Tennessee Hand Society.
Dr. Posman's clinical interests include arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, and hand surgery. He is credentialed in Endoscopic and Laser Surgery. He enjoys fly fishing, bicycling, and downhill skiing.


