Robert Thompson, MD, of Washington University School of Medicine of St. Louis, will evaluate New York Mets closer Jeurys Familia's right shoulder, ESPN reports.
Here's what you should know.
1. Another physician found an arterial clot in Mr. Familia's right shoulder.
2. Mr. Familia could potentially undergo surgery after Dr. Thompson's evaluation.
3. The Mets will develop a course of action after Mr. Familia's evaluation.
4. Dr. Thompson is a vascular surgeon specializing in thoracic outlet syndrome.