Dr. Lewis Yocum, one of the country's most noted surgeons, passed away on Saturday night.

Yocum was 65.

He was the longtime team orthopedist for the Angels.

"The Angels family and Major League Baseball have lost one of baseball's finest gentlemen and truly outstanding professionals with the passing of Dr. Lewis Yocum earlier this weekend," the Angels said in a statement.

"His talents extended the careers of countless professional athletes, and provided extended quality of life for so many others he advised, treated and operated on during his distinguished career."