Physicians
David Argo, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He received his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Vanderbilt University, Nashville Tennessee, where he was captain of the varsity soccer team. He earned his medical degree and completed an orthopaedic residency at the University of Tennessee.
Dr. Argo completed a prestigious orthopaedic sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship with the Mississippi Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Center, dedicated to state of the art advancements in the treatment of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. Dr. Argo is also an Associate Master Instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
He has worked extensively with athletes at the high school, college and professional level, including the College of Mount Saint Joseph, Oak Hills High School, East Central High School, Lawrenceburg High School and the Cincinnati Reds.
Todd E. Grime, M.D. is a board-certified sports medicine physician at Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine who specializes in primary care sports medicine. After completing medical school at the Medical College of Ohio and his residency at Barberton Citizens Hospital, he went on to complete a fellowship for Primary Care Sports Medicine at the University of Kentucky. He now has over 20 years of experience in nonsurgical treatments and athletic injury prevention.
Dr. Grime has an extensive background in serving as team physician for professional indoor lacrosse, college, and high school level sports as well as serving on the medical staff for NHL games. Notable teams that he served as the team physician for includes USA Boxing from 2015-2018, the University of Kentucky and the Cincinnati Reds. Dr. Grime has become very familiar with covering ski related injuries as he has over 11 years’ experience doing so. He has also worked with competitive dance and cheer teams, and at tae kwon do events.
Dr. Grime also has notable accomplishments in research and publications. Since 2001, he has published or presented over 14 research findings. His publications range from amino acid supplements, to common issues he sees in sports medicine, and why ACL injuries occur in female athletes.
Athletic Trainer
Amanda Merrell, Head Athletic Trainer of Beacon Orthopaedic for LHS
Amanda is the Head Athletic Trainer at Lawrenceburg High School. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio Amanda graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Cedarville University in 2020. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Exercise Science from Liberty University. Amanda is proud to serve the Lawrenceburg High School student athletes alongside the LHS staff.