Payton Fennell, DO, was named Novant Health's primary care sports medicine director for the greater Charlotte, N.C., market, according to a June 22 announcement.
Dr. Fennell served as a U.S. Navy medical officer before joining Novant Health. There, he earned the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for meritorious service. He also worked as an assistant team physician for the Carolina Hurricanes and as team physician for Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C.
He received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia and earned an MBA from Auburn (Ala.). University.
Novant Health's greater Charlotte market has more than 35 orthopedic and sports medicine specialists across 27 clinics. Dr. Fennell will see patients at Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine - Cotswold in Charlotte.