Here are 94 team physicians for professional baseball teams. Information was not available for all surgeons or all teams. Please contact Heather Linder at hlinder@beckershealthcare.com with updates for this list.
Michael Brennan, MD (The Orthopedic Surgery Center of Arizona, Phoenix). Dr. Brennan completed his medical education at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee as well as a residency at University of Michigan and a fellowship at San Francisco General Hospital. In addition to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Dr. Brennan is a team physician for the Arizona Cardinals and a member of the National Football League Physician Association, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Arizona Orthopaedic Society.
J. Dodd Davis, MD (Sports & Orthopedic Specialists of Arizona, Gilbert). Dr. Davis began practicing sports medicine in 2005, joining SOS in 2009. In addition to his services to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Dr. Davis is also an assistant sports medicine consultant for Major League Baseball umpires. He is also a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians and Arizona Academy of Family Physicians.
Joe Chandler, MD (Resurgens Orthopaedics, Atlanta). Dr. Chandler is a member of the Shoulder and Elbow Society as well as the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta and completed his residency at Yale University in New Haven, Conn., and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Dr. Chandler has served as the chairman of the Major League Baseball Medical Advisory Board.
Xavier Duralde, MD (Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, College Park, Ga.). Dr. Duralde is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society, Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons and Major League Baseball Physicians Association. He earned his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York where he also completed a fellowship in elbow and shoulder surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Duralde has published several research articles in professional journals about the shoulder.
Peter Asnis, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston). Dr. Asnis was named the head team orthopedic for the Boston Red Sox this January after serving as a team physician since 2005. He is also the head team physician for the NHL's Boston Bruins and a team physician for the NFL's New England Patriots. Dr. Asnis completed his medical education at Cornell University Medical School with honors in research.
Thomas Holovacs, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston). Dr. Holovacs is the chief shoulder consultant for the Boston Red Sox. He received his medical degree from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University in New York City as well as an orthopedic surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., and fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Zurich in Switzerland.
George H. Theodore, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston). Dr. Theodore is the director of foot and ankle sports medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to his commitment as a consultant for the Boston Red Sox, Dr. Theodore is a team physician for the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins and New England Revolution. He earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School in Boston and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. His additional training includes a fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Erik Berkson, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston). Dr. Berkson serves as director of the MGH Sports Performance Center as well as a team physician for the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. He completed his medical education at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and a fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Arun Ramappa, MD (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston). Dr. Ramappa is the chief of sports medicine and shoulder surgery at BIDMC. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston and completed an internship at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is the director of the Sports Medicine Core Curriculum of the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency and the Sports Medicine Residency Rotation at BIDMC.
Stephen Adams, MD (Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago). Dr. Adams is a professor of medicine and emergency medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. He earned his medical degree at Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center, Northwestern University. Dr. Adams serves as the chief of the sports medicine division and chief emeritus of the emergency medicine division at Feinberg. He is the head team physician for the Cubs.
Stephen Gryzlo, MD (Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago). Dr. Gryzlo works within the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University. Dr. Gryzlo's clinical interests include ligament injuries, knee problems, shoulder and elbow reconstruction and sports medicine.
Michael Schafer, MD (Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago). Dr. Schafer's clinical interests include spine disorders, spinal reconstruction and sports medicine. He earned his medical degree at the University of Iowa in Iowa City and completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center, Northwestern University in Chicago. He is on the board of directors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is the associate editor for Spine as well as Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Charles A. Bush-Joseph, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Bush-Joseph, a professor and physician with Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, has a focus in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed his residency at Rush. He serves as a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery sports medicine examination committee. In addition to serving with the White Sox, Dr. Bush-Joseph is an associate team physician for the Chicago Bulls. He is an elected member of the Major League Baseball Medical Advisory Board and is president of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association.
Bernard R. Bach Jr., MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Bach has a focus in sports medicine, knee and shoulder care at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency at Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program in Boston. Dr. Bach has been director of sports medicine at Rush since 1986 and has published more than 375 scientific papers, abstracts and book chapters. Additionally, Dr. Bach previously served as president for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Gregory P. Nicholson, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Nicholson, a physician with Midwest Orthopedics at Rush in Chicago, has a focus in shoulder and elbow surgery. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his internship and residency at University Hospital of Cleveland. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to his work with the White Sox, he serves as a team physician for the Chicago Bulls. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Nicholson serves as associate professor at Rush University Medical Center.
Kathleen M. Weber, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Weber is the director of primary care/sports medicine and women's sports medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Weber received her medical degree from Rush Medical College and completed her internship and residency at Rush as well. In addition to serving as team physician for the White Sox, she is a team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Force Women's Football.
Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Cole is head of the Orthopedics Master's Program as well as section head of the Cartilage Restoration Center at Rush. He earned his degree from the University of Chicago and completed his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Cole has served on the board of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a team physician for the Chicago Bulls. Additionally, Dr. Cole is a professor in the department of orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center and co-hosts a weekly sports medicine program on ESPN Radio.
Anthony A. Romeo, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Romeo has a special interest in sports medicine, elbow and shoulder. He earned his medical degree from the Saint Louis School of Medicine and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons as well as the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Romeo serves as an associate professor and director of the shoulder and elbow section at Rush University Medical Center.
Timothy Kremchek, MD (Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Sharonville, Ohio). Dr. Kremchek practices with Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Sharonville, Ohio. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency at Tufts University in Boston. Dr. Kremchek's special interests include arthroscopic shoulder and knee repair as well as total joint reconstructions and replacements. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Sports Medicine Institute. He has also served as team consultant for the Washington Nationals.
Brian Donley, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Donley is the director of Cleveland Clinic's Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery. He has a special interest in fractures, bunions, reconstructive aspects of foot and ankle trauma, acquired deformities including flat feet, treatment of arthritis of the foot and ankle and sports injuries. He finished his medical education at University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. Dr. Donley also completed an internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Michigan Health System as well as a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tenn.
Rick Parker, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Parker is the chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery at Cleveland Clinic. In addition to his work with the Cleveland Indians, Dr. Parker has served as the head team physician for the Cleveland Cavaliers since 2000. He completed his medical education at the Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health. He went onto to complete a fellowship in sports medicine at Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City and a residency in orthopedic surgery at the now-closed Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland.
Mark Schickendantz, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Schickendantz is director of the Center for Sports Health at Cleveland Clinic. He earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. He is a member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association and has published several articles and book chapters on sports medicine topics. Dr. Schickendantz is also the head team physician for the Cleveland Browns.
Kim Stearns, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Stearns is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has served as a consultant for the World Wrestling Entertainment. He attended the Northwestern Ohio University College of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. His additional training includes a fellowship at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center in adult reconstructive and hip replacement surgery.
Zenos Vangelos, DO (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Vangelos is certified in sports medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practitioners and is a member of the Major League Team Physicians Association. Dr. Vangelos earned his medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens and completed his residency and fellowship at Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, La. In addition to his work with the Indians, he serves as a consulting physician for the U.S. Triathlon and the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Jim Williams, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Williams is a member of the Cleveland Clinic's section of sports medicine. He is also the director of Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery at Euclid Hospital and the director of the cartilage restoration center at Euclid. Dr. Williams graduated from the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. In addition to his work with the Indians, he serves as the team physician at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio, and a consultant for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Tom Graham, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Graham is a member of the Cleveland Clinic's department of orthopedic surgery. He completed his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and his residency in orthopedic surgery with the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor. Dr. Graham has a special interest in surgery of the hand and upper extremity, complex elbow disorders and fracture reconstruction. He has also served as the hand surgery consultant for all professional Cleveland sports teams as well as the Cleveland Symphony and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Tom Noonan, MD (Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver). Dr. Noonan is a physician with Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver and serves as the medical director for the Rockies. He earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., where he also completed his residency. Dr. Noonan has a special interest in shoulder, elbow and knee disorders and is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine as well as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Martin Boublik, MD (Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver). Dr. Boublik is a founding member and orthopedic surgeon at Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver. He earned his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Harvard University in Boston. His additional training includes two fellowships in trauma and sports medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo., respectively. In addition to his role as an assistant team physician for the Colorado Rockies, Dr. Boublik is a team physician for the Denver Broncos and a consultant to the United States Ski Team.
Theodore Schlegel, MD (Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver). Dr. Schlegel is a founding member of Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He also completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. In addition to his role as associate team physician for the Rockies, he is the medical director for the Denver Broncos and a consultant for the US Ski Team. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
James Genuario, MD (Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver). Dr. Genuario is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive shoulder and knee arthroscopy, orthopedic trauma, hip, knee and shoulder replacements. He earned his medical degree at Northwestern University in Chicago and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. In addition to his role as the associate team physician of the Rockies, Dr. Genuario volunteers as a head team physician for a local high school and performs MAKOplasty partial knee resurfacing.
Jennifer Kummer, MD (Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver). Dr. Kummer is an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in treating hand and upper extremities disorders. She earned her medical degree at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Chicago. Her additional training includes a hand and upper extremities fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. In addition to her role as a consulting team physician for the Rockies, Dr. Kummer serves as a physician for the Denver Broncos. She is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Stephen Lemos, MD (DMC Sports Medicine, Warren, Mich.). Dr. Lemos is the leader of the DMC Sports Medicine Program and serves as the chief of orthopedic surgery at DMC Surgery Hospital at Madison Heights (Mich.). He has served as chair at the Lahey Clinic in Boston. Dr. Lemos earned his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Vermont in Burlington. He has published several articles in professional journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Lemos is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Wilderness Medical Society.
Thomas Mehlhoff, MD (Fondren Orthopedic Group, Houston). Dr. Mehlhoff practices with the Fondren Orthopedic Group in Houston. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed a fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Mehlhoff serves as chairman of the ethics committee for the Texas Orthopedic Hospital in Houston and is a member of the Association of Major League Baseball Team Physicians.
David Lintner, MD (Methodist Hospital, Houston). Dr. Lintner is an orthopedic sports medicine specialist in Houston and has served as the president of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry, where he also completed his residency. Dr. Lintner is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to working with the Astros, Dr. Lintner serves as the head team physician for the Houston Dynamo major league soccer team.
Steven Joyce, MD (Dickson-Diveley Midwest Orthopaedic Clinic, Kansas City, Mo.). Dr. Joyce practices with the Dickson-Diveley Midwest Orthopaedic Clinic. He earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Joyce is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.
Vincent Key, MD (The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kan.). Dr. Key is an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine, knee and hip surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma in Norma and completed his residency at the former Martin Luther King Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles. His additional training includes a fellowship at Wellington Ortho & Sports Medicine in Cincinnati. He treats several injuries and conditions, including osteoarthritis, sports injuries and nerve pain.
Joshua Nelson, MD (The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kan.). Dr. Nelson is an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine, knee and shoulder surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where he also completed his residency. His additional training includes a fellowship at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville. Dr. Nelson treats several conditions and injuries, including tendonitis, osteoarthritis and work-related injuries.
Bruce Toby, MD (The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kan.). Dr. Toby is an orthopedic surgeon at The University of Kansas Hospital with a professional interest in hand surgery and shoulder reconstruction. He earned his medical degree at Indiana University in Indianapolis and completed his residency at Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C. His additional training includes a fellowship at Duke University in Durham, N.C. In his clinical practice, Dr. Toby performs arthroscopic elbow and shoulder surgery, limb lengthening procedures and endoscopic carpal tunnel decompression.
Joseph Noland, MD (Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.). Dr. Noland is a non-surgical sports medicine physician at Kansas University Medical Center. He earned his medical degree at Kansas University, where he also completed his residency. In addition to his team physician responsibilities with the Kansas City Royals, he is a team physician for the Kansas City Brigade arena football team. He is also the head team physician for Kansas City Community College and assists at the Kansas Speedway.
Lewis Yocum, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Yocum has a professional interest in shoulder surgery and sports medicine. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago and completed his residency at Northwestern University in Chicago. During his time at Kerlan-Jobe, Dr. Yocum has worked with several professional athletes, often performing ulnar collateral ligament repair on major league pitchers such as Washington Nationals' ace Stephen Strasburg. Dr. Yocum is a diplomate for the National Board of Medical Examiners and American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as a fellow with the American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Orr Limpisvasti, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Limpisvasti is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed his residency at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. In addition to his work with the Angels, Dr. Limpisvasti is also affiliated with the LA Kings NHL team.
Steven Shin, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Shin is the director of hand surgery. He is a fellow with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He completed his residency at New York University School of Medicine and an internship at the New York University Hospital for Joint Disease. He received his medical degree from Brown University in Providence, R.I. Dr. Shin also does hand consultations with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Kings and Anaheim Ducks.
Steve Yoon, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Yoon specializes in non-operative sports medicine and spine disorders. He belongs to numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and completed his residency from the New York University Medical Center. Dr. Yoon consults for professional and collegiate teams including Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Sparks and Loyola Marymount University Athletics.
Daniel Kharrazi, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Kharrazi specializes in sports medicine, shoulder, elbow and knees. He's a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the California Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Kharrazi received his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco and his residency in orthopedic surgery from the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program in Boston. He also consults for the Los Angeles Lakers, Sparks, Dodgers and Kings.
Frank Jobe, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Jobe is a co-founder of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. He's a member of many professional societies and a founding member of the International Knee Society, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Dr. Jobe received his medical degree from Loma Linda (Calif.) University and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Los Angeles County Hospital. He's also a former consultant for the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Ronald Glousman, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Glousman specializes in sports medicine, shoulder, elbow and knees. He received the 2009 Los Angeles Times award for Best Doctors in Southern California and the 2012 Los Angeles Magazine award for Sports Medicine Super Doctor. He's the vice president of the Kerlan-Jobe Foundation and the Chairman of the Graduate Medical Education Committee for the foundation. He received his medical degree from the University of California Los Angeles and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Lee Kaplan, MD (UHealth Sports Medicine, Miami). Dr. Kaplan is the chief of UHealth Sports Medicine, a division of the department of orthopedics at the UHealth University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University and completed his residency with the University of Miami/Jackson in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Kaplan is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has written many articles focused on sports medicine and articular cartilage.
John A. Steubs, MD (TRIA Orthopaedic Center, Bloomington, Minn.). Dr. Steubs is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Dr. Steubs has a special interest in arthroscopy of the shoulder, elbow and knee as well as sports-related ankle injuries.
Dan Buss, MD (Sports and Orthopaedic Specialists, Edina, Minn.). Dr. Buss is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He completed his medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School and his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
L. Pearce McCarty III, MD (Sports and Orthopaedic Specialists, Edina, Minn.). Dr. McCarty is an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in shoulder, elbow, cartilage restoration and sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Tupelo and completed an orthopedic surgical residency at the Harvard Orthopaedic Residency Program in Boston. He also underwent further training in shoulder surgery and sports medicine at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. Prior to serving as a team physician for the Twins, Dr. McCarty offered his services to professional sports teams in Chicago.
Diane L. Dahm, MD (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.). Dr. Dahm is an orthopedic surgeon involved with the Mayo Clinic's Sports Medicine Center and Sports Performance Training Program. She completed her medical education at the University of Virginia as well as an orthopedics residency at the Mayo Clinic and sports medicine fellowship at Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center. In addition to sports medicine, Dr. Dahm has a special interest in arthroscopy and reconstruction of knee and shoulder.
Neal ElAttrache, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. ElAttrache is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where he also completed his residency. He has authored 32 textbook chapters and 60 journal articles in professional publications. In addition to his work with the Dodgers, he serves as orthopedic consultant to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, St. Louis Rams, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Kings professional hockey team.
Brian Shafer, MD (Arizona Bone & Joint Specialists, Scottsdale). Dr. Shafer is the spring training team physician and orthopedic consultant for the Los Angeles Dodgers as well as a member of the medical staff for the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and Insight Bowl college football games. He earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed his residency at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. In his clinical practice, Dr. Shafer has a professional interest in treating shoulder and elbow injuries.
William Raasch, MD (Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee). Dr. Raasch is a professor of orthopedic surgery and director of the sports medicine division at Medical College of Wisconsin. He earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago and completed his residency at the University of Chicago hospitals. Dr. Raasch's clinical interests include arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle and hip. In addition to his work with the Brewers, Dr. Raasch serves as the company physician for the Milwaukee Ballet Company.
Mark Niedfeldt, MD (Modern Med, Waukesha, Wis.). Dr. Niedfeldt is the associate director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he also completed his residency in family medicine and fellowship in primary care sports medicine. In addition to his work with the Brewers, Dr. Niedfeldt is a team physician for the Milwaukee Wave professional indoor soccer team, US National Snowboarding Team and Milwaukee Ballet.
Craig Young, MD (Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee). Dr. Young is a professor of orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Young has received fellowship awards from both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Sports Medicine. In addition to serving with the Brewers, Dr. Young is team physician for the US National Snowboard Team.
David Altchek, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Altchek is the medical director for the Mets and a medical consultant for the National Basketball Association. He earned his medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City and completed his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery and New York Presbyterian Hospital in NYC. He also completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at HSS. Dr. Altchek is the co-chief of the sports medicine and shoulder service at HSS and has received several awards for his research, including the Charles S. Neer Award from American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Struan H. Coleman, MD, PhD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Coleman is the head team physician for the Mets. He earned his medical degree at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. His additional training includes a residency and fellowship at HSS. Among other organizations, Dr. Struan is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. In addition to his work with the Mets, Dr. Coleman serves as a consulting physician for the PGA tour and the association of tennis professionals.
Andrew D. Pearle, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Pearle is the director of the computer assisted surgery center at Hospital for Special Surgery. He earned his medical degree at Stanford (Calif.) Medical School and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and fellowship in sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Pearle is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His clinical interests include arthroscopic and computer aided surgery of the shoulder, knee and ankle.
Christopher Ahmad, MD (Columbia Orthopaedics, New York City). Dr. Ahmad practices with Columbia Orthopedics in New York and is head team physician for the Yankees. He received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital. Dr. Ahmad serves as the chief of adolescent and pediatric sports medicine as well as the director of biomechanics research at the center for orthopedic research. His special interests include treating shoulder instability and labral tears, ACL injuries and Tommy John surgery. He is a member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Allan Pont, MD (California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco). This is Dr. Pont's 28th year with the Oakland Athletics organization as the club's team physician. He serves as the co-chairman of the Department of Medicine at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Dr. Pont received his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he also completed his internship and residency. His subspecialty work in endocrinology was done at Harvard University.
Jon Dickinson, MD (California Pacific Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, San Francisco). Dr. Dickinson is the head team orthopedist with the Athletics. He's an associate clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of California in San Francisco. He earned his medical degree at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed additional training in orthopedic surgery at UCSF. He previously served as an orthopedic consultant to the San Francisco Ballet.
Lewis Yocum, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Yocum has a professional interest in shoulder surgery and sports medicine. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago and completed his residency at Northwestern University in Chicago. During his time at Kerlan-Jobe, Dr. Yocum has worked with several professional athletes, often performing ulnar collateral ligament repair on major league pitchers such as Washington Nationals' ace Stephen Strasburg. Dr. Yocum is a diplomate for the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as a fellow with the American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is also a team physician for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Will Workman, MD (Walnut Creek Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Walnut Creek, Calif.). Dr. Workman is the sole physician of Walnut Creek Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and is associate team orthopedist with the Athletics. He earned his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his orthopedic residency at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Workman is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, International Society for Hip Arthroscopy and International Cartilage Repair Society.
Douglas Freedberg, MD (Arizona Sports Medicine Center, Phoenix). Dr. Freedberg has a professional interest in performing knee and shoulder arthroscopy, total joint arthroplasty and surgery for throwing injuries. He serves as the spring training orthopedic surgeon and an orthopedic consultant for the Athletics and their minor league affiliates. He earned his medical degree at the University of Arizona and completed his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. He has also provided medical coverage for the Professional Golf Association, Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Coyotes professional hockey team.
Michael Ciccotti, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Ciccotti is a physician with the Rothman Institute in Pennsylvania and serves as the director of the sports medicine division. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University Medical School in Washington, D.C. Dr. Ciccotti is a member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association and serves on the board of directors for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to his work with the Phillies, Dr. Ciccotti is orthopedic consultant to the US Women's National Soccer Team, Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia Eagles.
Marc I. Harwood, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Harwood is a non-surgical sports medicine physician with Philadelphia's Rothman Institute. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in and completed his residency in family medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, both in Philadelphia. Dr. Harwood is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association.
Peter C. Vitanzo, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Vitanzo is a non-surgical sports medicine physician with Philadelphia's Rothman Institute. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency in family medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Dr. Vitanzo is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and American College of Sports Medicine.
Robert Frederick, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Frederick is the associate director of the center for sports medicine at Rothman Institute. He earned his medical degree at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and completed his residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. His additional training includes a fellowship in arthroscopy and sports medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. In addition to his responsibilities with the Phillies, Dr. Frederick is an assistant team physician with the Philadelphia Flyers professional hockey team and an orthopedic consultant for the US Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team.
Steven B. Cohen, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Cohen is the director of sports medicine research at Rothman Institute and an assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He earned his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Virginia Health Center in Charlottesville. He also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In addition to his work with the Phillies, Dr. Cohen is a medical director for the Philadelphia marathon. He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Patrick DeMeo, MD (West Penn Allegheny Health System, Pittsburgh). Dr. DeMeo currently serves as chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery at Allegheny General Hospital and is the Pirates' medical director. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. His additional training includes a fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.
Edward Snell, MD (West Penn Allegheny Health System, Pittsburgh). Dr. Snell is the director of primary sports medicine fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Penn State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Mararet's Memorial Hospital in Pittsburgh. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Cleveland Clinic. He has served as the president of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association and is the Pirates' head physician.
Dennis Phillips, MD (Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh). Dr. Phillips is the director of arthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder surgery at Allegheny General Hospital. He earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at the Louisiana State University Hospital. Dr. Phillips is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Additionally, he serves as an assistant professor in orthopedic surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine.
Robert Schilken, MD (Allegheny Orthopaedic Associates, Pittsburgh). Dr. Schilken is an instructor in orthopedic surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. He earned his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh, completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital and earned a fellowship at the Hershey Medical Center, Penn State University in Philadelphia.
Mitchel Storey, DO (The Sports Medicine Clinic, Seattle). Dr. Storey is a physician with The Sports Medicine Clinic in Seattle. He earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed internships at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, Penn., as well as The Sports Medicine Clinic. Dr. Storey's special interests include non-surgical treatment of sports injuries and treating throwing injuries. He is a founding member of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine and has been the president of the American Osteopathic Association for Sports Medicine.
E. Edward Khalfayan, MD (OPA Ortho, Seattle). Dr. Khalfayan practices with OPA Ortho and is the medical director for the Seattle Mariners. He earned his medical degree at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Naval Regional Medical Center in Oakland, Calif. Dr. Khalfayan is a fellow with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine. In addition to practicing with the Mariners, Dr. Khalfayan serves as the Seattle Seahawks head team physician.
Heinz Hoenecke, MD (Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, Calif.). Dr. Hoenecke is an instructor in the sports medicine fellowship program at Scripps Clinic. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University's Science Center. Among other organizations, Dr. Hoenecke is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is head team physician for the Padres and serves as team physician for many other San Diego sports clubs.
Walter A. Thomas, MD (Westlake Specialty Surgery Center, Westlake Village, Calif.). Dr. Thomas is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in California with a focus on sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda (Calif.) University, where he completed his residency. Dr. Thomas has professional interest in arthroscopy of all joints. In addition to his work with the Padres, Dr. Thomas is associated with the Team USA Waterpolo and several San Diego State University teams.
Jan Fronek, MD (Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, Calif.). In addition to working with the Padres, Dr. Fronek is a team physician of the US Pro Ski Tour. He earned his medical degree at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Fronek also completed a sports medicine fellowship with the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
Michael Dillingham, MD (SOAR, Redwood City, Calif.). Dr. Dillingham practices with Sports Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Medicine Associates. He earned his medical degree from Stanford (Calif.) University, where he also completed his residency. Dr. Dillingham serves as an adjunct clinical professor of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at Stanford. He is a former team physician for the San Francisco 49ers.
George A. Paletta, Jr., MD (The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis). In addition to his work was head team physician and medical director of the Cardinals, Dr. Paletta has been the head team physician for the St. Louis Rams and an associate team physician for the New York Mets. He earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association.
Lyndon B. Gross, MD, PhD (The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis). Dr. Gross is the assistant team physician. He has a professional interest in shoulder, knee and elbow treatment. He earned his medical degree at State University of New York in Brooklyn and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute in Birmingham, Ala. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Society of North America.
Michael J. Milne, MD (The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis). Dr. Milne is a physician with The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis and is a member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed a sports medicine fellowship at the former Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Dr. Milne affiliates with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In the past he has served as a team physician with the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies and US Ski Team.
James Andrews, MD (Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, Ala.). Dr. Andrews is the medical director for the Rays and is the founder of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane Medical School, both in New Orleans. Dr. Andrews serves on the medical and safety advisory committee of USA Baseball and on the board of Little League Baseball. In addition to the Rays, he serves as the senior orthopedic consultant for the Washington Redskins and has served as co-medical director of the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
Michael Reilly, MD (Broward Health, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.). Dr. Reilly is the director of the center for knee, shoulder and hip at Broward Orthopaedic Specialists. He earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed an internship at the University of Utah at Salt Lake City. He has authored several journal articles and is an assistant clinical professor for the University of Florida residency training program in Gainesville. Dr. Reilly also serves as a team physician for the United States Swimming Team.
Koco Eaton, MD (Eaton Orthopaedics, St. Petersburg, Fla.). Dr. Eaton is the founder of Eaton Orthopaedics. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins Medical School and completed his residency at Memorial Hospital, both in Baltimore. Dr. Eaton completed a sports medicine fellowship in Birmingham and has received a patent for knee surgery utilizing minimally invasive incisions. Among his other accomplishments, Dr. Eaton has written many orthopedic articles and currently is a faculty member at the University of South Florida.
Keith Meister, MD (Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, Arlington). Dr. Meister is the director of Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. He earned his medical degree from the Boston University Combined BA/MD Program and completed his residency at the Boston University Medical Center. He has completed fellowships in sports medicine, hand surgery and knee surgery. Dr. Meister is a member of the American Orthopaedics Society for Sports Medicine and the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Society. He is the head team physician for the Texas Rangers and has served as head team physician with the Dallas Stars professional hockey team.
Allan Gross, MD (Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto). Dr. Gross is head of the orthopedic surgery division at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. He received his medical degree from the University of Toronto. Dr. Gross has a special interest in reconstruction of the lower extremity and has published on the use of the allograft bone in revision arthroplasty of the hip and knee. Currently, Dr. Gross holds a full professorship in the department of surgery at the University of Toronto.
Steven Mirabello, MD (Meadow Lane Surgery Center, New Port Richey, Fla.). Among his many affiliations, Dr. Mirabello is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of The American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston and completed an internship in the UCLA training program. Dr. Mirabello has published several articles on shoulder surgery. He serves as a consulting physician for the Philadelphia Phillies and is an associate member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association.
John Theodoropoulos, MD (Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto). Dr. Theodoropoulos is a physician affiliated with the University of Toronto and Mount Sinai Hospital, both in Toronto. He earned his medical degree at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, and completed his residency at McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Theodoropoulos is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine as well as the Canadian Orthopedic Association. He has an interest in sports medicine and arthroscopy.
Ron Taylor, MD (Mount Sinai Medical Center, Toronto). During his medical career, Dr. Taylor helped found the S.C. Cooper Sports Medicine Center at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Toronto. He earned his medical degree at the University of Toronto School of Medicine. Prior to medical school, he was a major league relief pitcher and he played on the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals and 1969 New York Mets World Series teams. He has been a team physician for the Blue Jays for more than three decades, including the 1992 and 1993 World Series championship teams.
Jason Smith, MD (Rouge Valley Centenary, Toronto). Dr. Smith is on the surgical team at Rouge Valley Centenary in Toronto. He completed his medical residency in sports orthopedic surgery at the American Sports Medical Institute in Birmingham, Ala. In addition to his experience with the Blue Jays, he has worked with members of the Washington Redskins and several college athletes.
Wiemi Douoguih, MD (MedStar SportsHealth, Washington, D.C.). Dr. Douoguih practices orthopedics at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Charlottesville and completed his fellowship in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Douoguih's areas of interest include the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. In addition to his work with the Nationals, Dr. Douoguih is affiliated with the U.S. Judo team, University of Maryland athletics and Baltimore Ravens.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Michael Lee, MD (Arizona Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists, Phoenix). Dr. Lee is a member of the Arizona Medical Association and the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. In his private practice, Dr. Lee has treated several professional athletes and served as an orthopedic consultant for the Arizona Cardinals. During his career, Dr. Lee has participated in multiple medical mission trips, including one to El Salvador with Medical Hands for Healing.Michael Brennan, MD (The Orthopedic Surgery Center of Arizona, Phoenix). Dr. Brennan completed his medical education at Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee as well as a residency at University of Michigan and a fellowship at San Francisco General Hospital. In addition to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Dr. Brennan is a team physician for the Arizona Cardinals and a member of the National Football League Physician Association, Orthopaedic Trauma Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Arizona Orthopaedic Society.
J. Dodd Davis, MD (Sports & Orthopedic Specialists of Arizona, Gilbert). Dr. Davis began practicing sports medicine in 2005, joining SOS in 2009. In addition to his services to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Dr. Davis is also an assistant sports medicine consultant for Major League Baseball umpires. He is also a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians and Arizona Academy of Family Physicians.
Atlanta Braves
Joe Chandler, MD (Resurgens Orthopaedics, Atlanta). Dr. Chandler is a member of the Shoulder and Elbow Society as well as the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta and completed his residency at Yale University in New Haven, Conn., and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Dr. Chandler has served as the chairman of the Major League Baseball Medical Advisory Board.
Xavier Duralde, MD (Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic, College Park, Ga.). Dr. Duralde is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Society, Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons and Major League Baseball Physicians Association. He earned his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York where he also completed a fellowship in elbow and shoulder surgery. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Duralde has published several research articles in professional journals about the shoulder.
Boston Red Sox
Peter Asnis, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston). Dr. Asnis was named the head team orthopedic for the Boston Red Sox this January after serving as a team physician since 2005. He is also the head team physician for the NHL's Boston Bruins and a team physician for the NFL's New England Patriots. Dr. Asnis completed his medical education at Cornell University Medical School with honors in research.
Thomas Holovacs, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston). Dr. Holovacs is the chief shoulder consultant for the Boston Red Sox. He received his medical degree from the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University in New York City as well as an orthopedic surgery residency at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., and fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Zurich in Switzerland.
George H. Theodore, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston). Dr. Theodore is the director of foot and ankle sports medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to his commitment as a consultant for the Boston Red Sox, Dr. Theodore is a team physician for the New England Patriots, Boston Bruins and New England Revolution. He earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School in Boston and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. His additional training includes a fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
Erik Berkson, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston). Dr. Berkson serves as director of the MGH Sports Performance Center as well as a team physician for the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. He completed his medical education at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and a fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Arun Ramappa, MD (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston). Dr. Ramappa is the chief of sports medicine and shoulder surgery at BIDMC. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston and completed an internship at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is the director of the Sports Medicine Core Curriculum of the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency and the Sports Medicine Residency Rotation at BIDMC.
Chicago Cubs
Stephen Adams, MD (Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago). Dr. Adams is a professor of medicine and emergency medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. He earned his medical degree at Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center, Northwestern University. Dr. Adams serves as the chief of the sports medicine division and chief emeritus of the emergency medicine division at Feinberg. He is the head team physician for the Cubs.
Stephen Gryzlo, MD (Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago). Dr. Gryzlo works within the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He earned his medical degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University. Dr. Gryzlo's clinical interests include ligament injuries, knee problems, shoulder and elbow reconstruction and sports medicine.
Michael Schafer, MD (Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago). Dr. Schafer's clinical interests include spine disorders, spinal reconstruction and sports medicine. He earned his medical degree at the University of Iowa in Iowa City and completed his residency at McGaw Medical Center, Northwestern University in Chicago. He is on the board of directors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is the associate editor for Spine as well as Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Chicago White Sox
Charles A. Bush-Joseph, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Bush-Joseph, a professor and physician with Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, has a focus in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed his residency at Rush. He serves as a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery sports medicine examination committee. In addition to serving with the White Sox, Dr. Bush-Joseph is an associate team physician for the Chicago Bulls. He is an elected member of the Major League Baseball Medical Advisory Board and is president of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association.
Bernard R. Bach Jr., MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Bach has a focus in sports medicine, knee and shoulder care at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency at Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program in Boston. Dr. Bach has been director of sports medicine at Rush since 1986 and has published more than 375 scientific papers, abstracts and book chapters. Additionally, Dr. Bach previously served as president for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Gregory P. Nicholson, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Nicholson, a physician with Midwest Orthopedics at Rush in Chicago, has a focus in shoulder and elbow surgery. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his internship and residency at University Hospital of Cleveland. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to his work with the White Sox, he serves as a team physician for the Chicago Bulls. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Nicholson serves as associate professor at Rush University Medical Center.
Kathleen M. Weber, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Weber is the director of primary care/sports medicine and women's sports medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Weber received her medical degree from Rush Medical College and completed her internship and residency at Rush as well. In addition to serving as team physician for the White Sox, she is a team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Force Women's Football.
Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Cole is head of the Orthopedics Master's Program as well as section head of the Cartilage Restoration Center at Rush. He earned his degree from the University of Chicago and completed his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Cole has served on the board of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a team physician for the Chicago Bulls. Additionally, Dr. Cole is a professor in the department of orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center and co-hosts a weekly sports medicine program on ESPN Radio.
Anthony A. Romeo, MD (Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago). Dr. Romeo has a special interest in sports medicine, elbow and shoulder. He earned his medical degree from the Saint Louis School of Medicine and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons as well as the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Romeo serves as an associate professor and director of the shoulder and elbow section at Rush University Medical Center.
Cincinnati Reds
Timothy Kremchek, MD (Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Sharonville, Ohio). Dr. Kremchek practices with Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Sharonville, Ohio. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his residency at Tufts University in Boston. Dr. Kremchek's special interests include arthroscopic shoulder and knee repair as well as total joint reconstructions and replacements. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and the American Sports Medicine Institute. He has also served as team consultant for the Washington Nationals.
Cleveland Indians
Brian Donley, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Donley is the director of Cleveland Clinic's Center for Foot and Ankle Surgery. He has a special interest in fractures, bunions, reconstructive aspects of foot and ankle trauma, acquired deformities including flat feet, treatment of arthritis of the foot and ankle and sports injuries. He finished his medical education at University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor. Dr. Donley also completed an internship in general surgery and residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Michigan Health System as well as a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tenn.
Rick Parker, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Parker is the chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery at Cleveland Clinic. In addition to his work with the Cleveland Indians, Dr. Parker has served as the head team physician for the Cleveland Cavaliers since 2000. He completed his medical education at the Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health. He went onto to complete a fellowship in sports medicine at Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City and a residency in orthopedic surgery at the now-closed Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cleveland.
Mark Schickendantz, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Schickendantz is director of the Center for Sports Health at Cleveland Clinic. He earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. He is a member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association and has published several articles and book chapters on sports medicine topics. Dr. Schickendantz is also the head team physician for the Cleveland Browns.
Kim Stearns, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Stearns is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has served as a consultant for the World Wrestling Entertainment. He attended the Northwestern Ohio University College of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. His additional training includes a fellowship at the University of California, San Diego Medical Center in adult reconstructive and hip replacement surgery.
Zenos Vangelos, DO (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Vangelos is certified in sports medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practitioners and is a member of the Major League Team Physicians Association. Dr. Vangelos earned his medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens and completed his residency and fellowship at Brentwood Hospital in Shreveport, La. In addition to his work with the Indians, he serves as a consulting physician for the U.S. Triathlon and the U.S. Soccer Federation.
Jim Williams, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Williams is a member of the Cleveland Clinic's section of sports medicine. He is also the director of Cleveland Clinic Orthopaedic Surgery at Euclid Hospital and the director of the cartilage restoration center at Euclid. Dr. Williams graduated from the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. In addition to his work with the Indians, he serves as the team physician at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio, and a consultant for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Tom Graham, MD (Cleveland Clinic). Dr. Graham is a member of the Cleveland Clinic's department of orthopedic surgery. He completed his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and his residency in orthopedic surgery with the University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor. Dr. Graham has a special interest in surgery of the hand and upper extremity, complex elbow disorders and fracture reconstruction. He has also served as the hand surgery consultant for all professional Cleveland sports teams as well as the Cleveland Symphony and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Colorado Rockies
Tom Noonan, MD (Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver). Dr. Noonan is a physician with Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver and serves as the medical director for the Rockies. He earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., where he also completed his residency. Dr. Noonan has a special interest in shoulder, elbow and knee disorders and is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine as well as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Martin Boublik, MD (Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver). Dr. Boublik is a founding member and orthopedic surgeon at Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver. He earned his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Harvard University in Boston. His additional training includes two fellowships in trauma and sports medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo., respectively. In addition to his role as an assistant team physician for the Colorado Rockies, Dr. Boublik is a team physician for the Denver Broncos and a consultant to the United States Ski Team.
Theodore Schlegel, MD (Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver). Dr. Schlegel is a founding member of Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He also completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. In addition to his role as associate team physician for the Rockies, he is the medical director for the Denver Broncos and a consultant for the US Ski Team. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
James Genuario, MD (Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver). Dr. Genuario is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive shoulder and knee arthroscopy, orthopedic trauma, hip, knee and shoulder replacements. He earned his medical degree at Northwestern University in Chicago and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. In addition to his role as the associate team physician of the Rockies, Dr. Genuario volunteers as a head team physician for a local high school and performs MAKOplasty partial knee resurfacing.
Jennifer Kummer, MD (Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver). Dr. Kummer is an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in treating hand and upper extremities disorders. She earned her medical degree at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Chicago. Her additional training includes a hand and upper extremities fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. In addition to her role as a consulting team physician for the Rockies, Dr. Kummer serves as a physician for the Denver Broncos. She is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Detroit Tigers
Stephen Lemos, MD (DMC Sports Medicine, Warren, Mich.). Dr. Lemos is the leader of the DMC Sports Medicine Program and serves as the chief of orthopedic surgery at DMC Surgery Hospital at Madison Heights (Mich.). He has served as chair at the Lahey Clinic in Boston. Dr. Lemos earned his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Vermont in Burlington. He has published several articles in professional journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Lemos is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Wilderness Medical Society.
Houston Astros
Thomas Mehlhoff, MD (Fondren Orthopedic Group, Houston). Dr. Mehlhoff practices with the Fondren Orthopedic Group in Houston. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed a fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Mehlhoff serves as chairman of the ethics committee for the Texas Orthopedic Hospital in Houston and is a member of the Association of Major League Baseball Team Physicians.
David Lintner, MD (Methodist Hospital, Houston). Dr. Lintner is an orthopedic sports medicine specialist in Houston and has served as the president of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and Dentistry, where he also completed his residency. Dr. Lintner is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to working with the Astros, Dr. Lintner serves as the head team physician for the Houston Dynamo major league soccer team.
Kansas City Royals
Steven Joyce, MD (Dickson-Diveley Midwest Orthopaedic Clinic, Kansas City, Mo.). Dr. Joyce practices with the Dickson-Diveley Midwest Orthopaedic Clinic. He earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. Joyce is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.
Vincent Key, MD (The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kan.). Dr. Key is an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine, knee and hip surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Oklahoma in Norma and completed his residency at the former Martin Luther King Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles. His additional training includes a fellowship at Wellington Ortho & Sports Medicine in Cincinnati. He treats several injuries and conditions, including osteoarthritis, sports injuries and nerve pain.
Joshua Nelson, MD (The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kan.). Dr. Nelson is an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in sports medicine, knee and shoulder surgery. He earned his medical degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where he also completed his residency. His additional training includes a fellowship at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville. Dr. Nelson treats several conditions and injuries, including tendonitis, osteoarthritis and work-related injuries.
Bruce Toby, MD (The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kan.). Dr. Toby is an orthopedic surgeon at The University of Kansas Hospital with a professional interest in hand surgery and shoulder reconstruction. He earned his medical degree at Indiana University in Indianapolis and completed his residency at Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C. His additional training includes a fellowship at Duke University in Durham, N.C. In his clinical practice, Dr. Toby performs arthroscopic elbow and shoulder surgery, limb lengthening procedures and endoscopic carpal tunnel decompression.
Joseph Noland, MD (Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan.). Dr. Noland is a non-surgical sports medicine physician at Kansas University Medical Center. He earned his medical degree at Kansas University, where he also completed his residency. In addition to his team physician responsibilities with the Kansas City Royals, he is a team physician for the Kansas City Brigade arena football team. He is also the head team physician for Kansas City Community College and assists at the Kansas Speedway.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Lewis Yocum, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Yocum has a professional interest in shoulder surgery and sports medicine. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago and completed his residency at Northwestern University in Chicago. During his time at Kerlan-Jobe, Dr. Yocum has worked with several professional athletes, often performing ulnar collateral ligament repair on major league pitchers such as Washington Nationals' ace Stephen Strasburg. Dr. Yocum is a diplomate for the National Board of Medical Examiners and American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as a fellow with the American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Orr Limpisvasti, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Limpisvasti is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and completed his residency at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. In addition to his work with the Angels, Dr. Limpisvasti is also affiliated with the LA Kings NHL team.
Steven Shin, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Shin is the director of hand surgery. He is a fellow with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He completed his residency at New York University School of Medicine and an internship at the New York University Hospital for Joint Disease. He received his medical degree from Brown University in Providence, R.I. Dr. Shin also does hand consultations with the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Kings and Anaheim Ducks.
Steve Yoon, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Yoon specializes in non-operative sports medicine and spine disorders. He belongs to numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham and completed his residency from the New York University Medical Center. Dr. Yoon consults for professional and collegiate teams including Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Sparks and Loyola Marymount University Athletics.
Daniel Kharrazi, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Kharrazi specializes in sports medicine, shoulder, elbow and knees. He's a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the California Orthopaedic Association. Dr. Kharrazi received his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco and his residency in orthopedic surgery from the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program in Boston. He also consults for the Los Angeles Lakers, Sparks, Dodgers and Kings.
Frank Jobe, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Jobe is a co-founder of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. He's a member of many professional societies and a founding member of the International Knee Society, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Dr. Jobe received his medical degree from Loma Linda (Calif.) University and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Los Angeles County Hospital. He's also a former consultant for the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Ronald Glousman, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Glousman specializes in sports medicine, shoulder, elbow and knees. He received the 2009 Los Angeles Times award for Best Doctors in Southern California and the 2012 Los Angeles Magazine award for Sports Medicine Super Doctor. He's the vice president of the Kerlan-Jobe Foundation and the Chairman of the Graduate Medical Education Committee for the foundation. He received his medical degree from the University of California Los Angeles and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Miami Marlins
Lee Kaplan, MD (UHealth Sports Medicine, Miami). Dr. Kaplan is the chief of UHealth Sports Medicine, a division of the department of orthopedics at the UHealth University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University and completed his residency with the University of Miami/Jackson in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Kaplan is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has written many articles focused on sports medicine and articular cartilage.
Minnesota Twins
John A. Steubs, MD (TRIA Orthopaedic Center, Bloomington, Minn.). Dr. Steubs is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. Dr. Steubs has a special interest in arthroscopy of the shoulder, elbow and knee as well as sports-related ankle injuries.
Dan Buss, MD (Sports and Orthopaedic Specialists, Edina, Minn.). Dr. Buss is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He completed his medical degree at the University of Minnesota Medical School and his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
L. Pearce McCarty III, MD (Sports and Orthopaedic Specialists, Edina, Minn.). Dr. McCarty is an orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in shoulder, elbow, cartilage restoration and sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Tupelo and completed an orthopedic surgical residency at the Harvard Orthopaedic Residency Program in Boston. He also underwent further training in shoulder surgery and sports medicine at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. Prior to serving as a team physician for the Twins, Dr. McCarty offered his services to professional sports teams in Chicago.
Diane L. Dahm, MD (Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.). Dr. Dahm is an orthopedic surgeon involved with the Mayo Clinic's Sports Medicine Center and Sports Performance Training Program. She completed her medical education at the University of Virginia as well as an orthopedics residency at the Mayo Clinic and sports medicine fellowship at Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center. In addition to sports medicine, Dr. Dahm has a special interest in arthroscopy and reconstruction of knee and shoulder.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Neal ElAttrache, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. ElAttrache is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where he also completed his residency. He has authored 32 textbook chapters and 60 journal articles in professional publications. In addition to his work with the Dodgers, he serves as orthopedic consultant to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, St. Louis Rams, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Kings professional hockey team.
Brian Shafer, MD (Arizona Bone & Joint Specialists, Scottsdale). Dr. Shafer is the spring training team physician and orthopedic consultant for the Los Angeles Dodgers as well as a member of the medical staff for the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and Insight Bowl college football games. He earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed his residency at the University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. In his clinical practice, Dr. Shafer has a professional interest in treating shoulder and elbow injuries.
Milwaukee Brewers
William Raasch, MD (Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee). Dr. Raasch is a professor of orthopedic surgery and director of the sports medicine division at Medical College of Wisconsin. He earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago and completed his residency at the University of Chicago hospitals. Dr. Raasch's clinical interests include arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle and hip. In addition to his work with the Brewers, Dr. Raasch serves as the company physician for the Milwaukee Ballet Company.
Mark Niedfeldt, MD (Modern Med, Waukesha, Wis.). Dr. Niedfeldt is the associate director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he also completed his residency in family medicine and fellowship in primary care sports medicine. In addition to his work with the Brewers, Dr. Niedfeldt is a team physician for the Milwaukee Wave professional indoor soccer team, US National Snowboarding Team and Milwaukee Ballet.
Craig Young, MD (Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee). Dr. Young is a professor of orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Young has received fellowship awards from both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Sports Medicine. In addition to serving with the Brewers, Dr. Young is team physician for the US National Snowboard Team.
New York Mets
David Altchek, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Altchek is the medical director for the Mets and a medical consultant for the National Basketball Association. He earned his medical degree at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City and completed his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery and New York Presbyterian Hospital in NYC. He also completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at HSS. Dr. Altchek is the co-chief of the sports medicine and shoulder service at HSS and has received several awards for his research, including the Charles S. Neer Award from American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Struan H. Coleman, MD, PhD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Coleman is the head team physician for the Mets. He earned his medical degree at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. His additional training includes a residency and fellowship at HSS. Among other organizations, Dr. Struan is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. In addition to his work with the Mets, Dr. Coleman serves as a consulting physician for the PGA tour and the association of tennis professionals.
Andrew D. Pearle, MD (Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City). Dr. Pearle is the director of the computer assisted surgery center at Hospital for Special Surgery. He earned his medical degree at Stanford (Calif.) Medical School and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery and fellowship in sports medicine at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Pearle is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His clinical interests include arthroscopic and computer aided surgery of the shoulder, knee and ankle.
New York Yankees
Christopher Ahmad, MD (Columbia Orthopaedics, New York City). Dr. Ahmad practices with Columbia Orthopedics in New York and is head team physician for the Yankees. He received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital. Dr. Ahmad serves as the chief of adolescent and pediatric sports medicine as well as the director of biomechanics research at the center for orthopedic research. His special interests include treating shoulder instability and labral tears, ACL injuries and Tommy John surgery. He is a member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Oakland Athletics
Allan Pont, MD (California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco). This is Dr. Pont's 28th year with the Oakland Athletics organization as the club's team physician. He serves as the co-chairman of the Department of Medicine at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. Dr. Pont received his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he also completed his internship and residency. His subspecialty work in endocrinology was done at Harvard University.
Jon Dickinson, MD (California Pacific Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, San Francisco). Dr. Dickinson is the head team orthopedist with the Athletics. He's an associate clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of California in San Francisco. He earned his medical degree at Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed additional training in orthopedic surgery at UCSF. He previously served as an orthopedic consultant to the San Francisco Ballet.
Lewis Yocum, MD (Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles). Dr. Yocum has a professional interest in shoulder surgery and sports medicine. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago and completed his residency at Northwestern University in Chicago. During his time at Kerlan-Jobe, Dr. Yocum has worked with several professional athletes, often performing ulnar collateral ligament repair on major league pitchers such as Washington Nationals' ace Stephen Strasburg. Dr. Yocum is a diplomate for the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as a fellow with the American College of Surgeons and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He is also a team physician for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Will Workman, MD (Walnut Creek Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Walnut Creek, Calif.). Dr. Workman is the sole physician of Walnut Creek Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and is associate team orthopedist with the Athletics. He earned his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his orthopedic residency at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Workman is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, International Society for Hip Arthroscopy and International Cartilage Repair Society.
Douglas Freedberg, MD (Arizona Sports Medicine Center, Phoenix). Dr. Freedberg has a professional interest in performing knee and shoulder arthroscopy, total joint arthroplasty and surgery for throwing injuries. He serves as the spring training orthopedic surgeon and an orthopedic consultant for the Athletics and their minor league affiliates. He earned his medical degree at the University of Arizona and completed his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. He has also provided medical coverage for the Professional Golf Association, Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Coyotes professional hockey team.
Philadelphia Phillies
Michael Ciccotti, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Ciccotti is a physician with the Rothman Institute in Pennsylvania and serves as the director of the sports medicine division. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University Medical School in Washington, D.C. Dr. Ciccotti is a member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association and serves on the board of directors for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to his work with the Phillies, Dr. Ciccotti is orthopedic consultant to the US Women's National Soccer Team, Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia Eagles.
Marc I. Harwood, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Harwood is a non-surgical sports medicine physician with Philadelphia's Rothman Institute. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in and completed his residency in family medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, both in Philadelphia. Dr. Harwood is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association.
Peter C. Vitanzo, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Vitanzo is a non-surgical sports medicine physician with Philadelphia's Rothman Institute. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency in family medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Dr. Vitanzo is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and American College of Sports Medicine.
Robert Frederick, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Frederick is the associate director of the center for sports medicine at Rothman Institute. He earned his medical degree at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and completed his residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. His additional training includes a fellowship in arthroscopy and sports medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. In addition to his responsibilities with the Phillies, Dr. Frederick is an assistant team physician with the Philadelphia Flyers professional hockey team and an orthopedic consultant for the US Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team.
Steven B. Cohen, MD (Rothman Institute, Philadelphia). Dr. Cohen is the director of sports medicine research at Rothman Institute and an assistant professor at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He earned his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed his orthopedic residency at the University of Virginia Health Center in Charlottesville. He also completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In addition to his work with the Phillies, Dr. Cohen is a medical director for the Philadelphia marathon. He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Patrick DeMeo, MD (West Penn Allegheny Health System, Pittsburgh). Dr. DeMeo currently serves as chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery at Allegheny General Hospital and is the Pirates' medical director. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. His additional training includes a fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.
Edward Snell, MD (West Penn Allegheny Health System, Pittsburgh). Dr. Snell is the director of primary sports medicine fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital. He earned his medical degree from Penn State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Mararet's Memorial Hospital in Pittsburgh. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Cleveland Clinic. He has served as the president of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association and is the Pirates' head physician.
Dennis Phillips, MD (Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh). Dr. Phillips is the director of arthroscopic and reconstructive shoulder surgery at Allegheny General Hospital. He earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at the Louisiana State University Hospital. Dr. Phillips is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Additionally, he serves as an assistant professor in orthopedic surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine.
Robert Schilken, MD (Allegheny Orthopaedic Associates, Pittsburgh). Dr. Schilken is an instructor in orthopedic surgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. He earned his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh, completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital and earned a fellowship at the Hershey Medical Center, Penn State University in Philadelphia.
Seattle Mariners
Mitchel Storey, DO (The Sports Medicine Clinic, Seattle). Dr. Storey is a physician with The Sports Medicine Clinic in Seattle. He earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed internships at Community General Osteopathic Hospital in Harrisburg, Penn., as well as The Sports Medicine Clinic. Dr. Storey's special interests include non-surgical treatment of sports injuries and treating throwing injuries. He is a founding member of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine and has been the president of the American Osteopathic Association for Sports Medicine.
E. Edward Khalfayan, MD (OPA Ortho, Seattle). Dr. Khalfayan practices with OPA Ortho and is the medical director for the Seattle Mariners. He earned his medical degree at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Naval Regional Medical Center in Oakland, Calif. Dr. Khalfayan is a fellow with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine. In addition to practicing with the Mariners, Dr. Khalfayan serves as the Seattle Seahawks head team physician.
San Diego Padres
Heinz Hoenecke, MD (Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, Calif.). Dr. Hoenecke is an instructor in the sports medicine fellowship program at Scripps Clinic. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University's Science Center. Among other organizations, Dr. Hoenecke is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is head team physician for the Padres and serves as team physician for many other San Diego sports clubs.
Walter A. Thomas, MD (Westlake Specialty Surgery Center, Westlake Village, Calif.). Dr. Thomas is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in California with a focus on sports medicine. He earned his medical degree from Loma Linda (Calif.) University, where he completed his residency. Dr. Thomas has professional interest in arthroscopy of all joints. In addition to his work with the Padres, Dr. Thomas is associated with the Team USA Waterpolo and several San Diego State University teams.
Jan Fronek, MD (Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, Calif.). In addition to working with the Padres, Dr. Fronek is a team physician of the US Pro Ski Tour. He earned his medical degree at the University of Rochester (N.Y.) School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Fronek also completed a sports medicine fellowship with the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
San Francisco Giants
Michael Dillingham, MD (SOAR, Redwood City, Calif.). Dr. Dillingham practices with Sports Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Medicine Associates. He earned his medical degree from Stanford (Calif.) University, where he also completed his residency. Dr. Dillingham serves as an adjunct clinical professor of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at Stanford. He is a former team physician for the San Francisco 49ers.
St. Louis Cardinals
George A. Paletta, Jr., MD (The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis). In addition to his work was head team physician and medical director of the Cardinals, Dr. Paletta has been the head team physician for the St. Louis Rams and an associate team physician for the New York Mets. He earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed his residency at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association.
Lyndon B. Gross, MD, PhD (The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis). Dr. Gross is the assistant team physician. He has a professional interest in shoulder, knee and elbow treatment. He earned his medical degree at State University of New York in Brooklyn and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Institute in Birmingham, Ala. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Society of North America.
Michael J. Milne, MD (The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis). Dr. Milne is a physician with The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis and is a member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed a sports medicine fellowship at the former Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Dr. Milne affiliates with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In the past he has served as a team physician with the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies and US Ski Team.
Tampa Bay Rays
James Andrews, MD (Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Birmingham, Ala.). Dr. Andrews is the medical director for the Rays and is the founder of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center. He earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Tulane Medical School, both in New Orleans. Dr. Andrews serves on the medical and safety advisory committee of USA Baseball and on the board of Little League Baseball. In addition to the Rays, he serves as the senior orthopedic consultant for the Washington Redskins and has served as co-medical director of the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
Michael Reilly, MD (Broward Health, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.). Dr. Reilly is the director of the center for knee, shoulder and hip at Broward Orthopaedic Specialists. He earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed an internship at the University of Utah at Salt Lake City. He has authored several journal articles and is an assistant clinical professor for the University of Florida residency training program in Gainesville. Dr. Reilly also serves as a team physician for the United States Swimming Team.
Koco Eaton, MD (Eaton Orthopaedics, St. Petersburg, Fla.). Dr. Eaton is the founder of Eaton Orthopaedics. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins Medical School and completed his residency at Memorial Hospital, both in Baltimore. Dr. Eaton completed a sports medicine fellowship in Birmingham and has received a patent for knee surgery utilizing minimally invasive incisions. Among his other accomplishments, Dr. Eaton has written many orthopedic articles and currently is a faculty member at the University of South Florida.
Texas Rangers
Keith Meister, MD (Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine & Orthopedics, Arlington). Dr. Meister is the director of Texas Metroplex Institute for Sports Medicine and Orthopedics. He earned his medical degree from the Boston University Combined BA/MD Program and completed his residency at the Boston University Medical Center. He has completed fellowships in sports medicine, hand surgery and knee surgery. Dr. Meister is a member of the American Orthopaedics Society for Sports Medicine and the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Society. He is the head team physician for the Texas Rangers and has served as head team physician with the Dallas Stars professional hockey team.
Toronto Blue Jays
Allan Gross, MD (Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto). Dr. Gross is head of the orthopedic surgery division at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. He received his medical degree from the University of Toronto. Dr. Gross has a special interest in reconstruction of the lower extremity and has published on the use of the allograft bone in revision arthroplasty of the hip and knee. Currently, Dr. Gross holds a full professorship in the department of surgery at the University of Toronto.
Steven Mirabello, MD (Meadow Lane Surgery Center, New Port Richey, Fla.). Among his many affiliations, Dr. Mirabello is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of The American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston and completed an internship in the UCLA training program. Dr. Mirabello has published several articles on shoulder surgery. He serves as a consulting physician for the Philadelphia Phillies and is an associate member of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association.
John Theodoropoulos, MD (Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto). Dr. Theodoropoulos is a physician affiliated with the University of Toronto and Mount Sinai Hospital, both in Toronto. He earned his medical degree at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, and completed his residency at McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Theodoropoulos is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine as well as the Canadian Orthopedic Association. He has an interest in sports medicine and arthroscopy.
Ron Taylor, MD (Mount Sinai Medical Center, Toronto). During his medical career, Dr. Taylor helped found the S.C. Cooper Sports Medicine Center at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Toronto. He earned his medical degree at the University of Toronto School of Medicine. Prior to medical school, he was a major league relief pitcher and he played on the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals and 1969 New York Mets World Series teams. He has been a team physician for the Blue Jays for more than three decades, including the 1992 and 1993 World Series championship teams.
Jason Smith, MD (Rouge Valley Centenary, Toronto). Dr. Smith is on the surgical team at Rouge Valley Centenary in Toronto. He completed his medical residency in sports orthopedic surgery at the American Sports Medical Institute in Birmingham, Ala. In addition to his experience with the Blue Jays, he has worked with members of the Washington Redskins and several college athletes.
Washington Nationals
Wiemi Douoguih, MD (MedStar SportsHealth, Washington, D.C.). Dr. Douoguih practices orthopedics at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Charlottesville and completed his fellowship in sports medicine at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Douoguih's areas of interest include the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. In addition to his work with the Nationals, Dr. Douoguih is affiliated with the U.S. Judo team, University of Maryland athletics and Baltimore Ravens.