Lafi S. Khalil, MD

Dr. Khalil is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine at Henry Ford Health, primarily servicing Macomb county. Dr. Khalil treats musculoskeletal injuries of the knee, shoulder, hip, elbow , and ankle. He is a Michigander and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor followed by medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He then remained in Detroit for five additional years of residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He spent an additional year completing his fellowship specializing in Sports Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic, where he had the opportunity to work with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, including Cleveland State University, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Guardians. Dr. Khalil has expertise in complex sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Khalil dedicates time to research, publishing over 50 manuscripts, and serves as Associate Editor of the Arthroscopy Journal. He is a Fellow of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (FAANA), a Clinical Assistant Professor at Wayne State University School of Medicine and Michigan State University, and core faculty for the Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. His research on blood flow restriction therapy after ACL reconstruction received the 2024 AOSSM William A. Grana Award for Best Original Research in the Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine.

His research interests include advancing sports medicine and arthroscopic techniques, improving patient outcomes, and investigating risk factors for treatment failures. He has several publications in respected journals such as the Arthroscopy Journal, JSES, AJSM, and OJSM. He is passionate about helping athletes and non-athletes alike return to a high-functioning, pain-free and active lifestyle. Dr. Khalil is honored and privileged to serve his hometown of Macomb county.

In the News

Dr. Khalil understands the drive, the passion, and the aspirations of athletes and active patients. His mission is to keep you in the game and pursuing your personal best! With an individualized treatment plan and long-term injury management, he helps you stay strong, resilient, and ready for what’s next.

Dr. Lafi Khalil at a powerlifting competition
Dr. Lafi Khalil competing at a USAPL powerlifting national championship
Dr. Lafi Khalil squatting at a powerlifting meet

Stay in the GAME

Dr. Khalil understands how important it is to get you back in the game as quickly as possible! Movement is medicine.

PUSH your limits.

Dr. Khalil understands what it means to physically challenge your body daily - and how to safely work through injuries to stay in the grind.