Here is a list of the orthopedic and sports medicine physicians who are team physicians for the National Football League. Information was not available for all of the teams.
Doug Freedberg, MD. Dr. Freedberg is a physician with the Arizona Sports Medicine Center in Scottsdale. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona and completed his orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. Freeberg's professional interest includes knee and shoulder surgery, specifically golf and throwing injuries. In addition to his practice, he serves as a team physician for several local high schools and serves as a mentor for medical students. In addition to his work with the Cardinals, Dr. Freedberg works with the Oakland Athletics, LPGA and PGA tours.
Gary Waslewski, MD. Dr. Waslewski is a physician with The Orthopedic Center of Arizona in Phoenix. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Dr. Waslewski's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. His professional interests include arthroscopic procedures for rotator cuff tears as well as ACL reconstructions and cartilage defects. He has an expertise in performing the Tommy John procedure for UCL tears. In addition to his work with the Cardinals, Dr. Waslewski is team physician for the Phoenix Coyotes and several area high schools.
Scott Gillogly, MD. Dr. Gillogly is a physician with Atlanta Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center. He earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., and completed his internship and orthopedic residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Gillogly's additional training includes a fellowship at Alabama Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham under James Andrews, MD. Dr. Gillogly has a professional interest in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle. His is a past-president of the American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society and current chairman of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons committee on sports medicine evaluation. Dr. Gillogly is a Lieutenant Colonel with the Army Medical Corps. In addition to his work with the Falcons, Dr. Gillogly serves as team physician for the Atlanta Thrashers.
Charles Garten, MD. Dr. Garten is a sports medicine physician with Atlanta Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dr. Garten's additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine primary care at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. He is affiliated with the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine and the American Sports Medicine Institute Fellowship Society. In addition to his work with the Falcons, Dr. Garten is a team physician for the Atlanta Thrashers.
Andrew Tucker, MD. Dr. Tucker is chief of sports medicine at Union Memorial Sports Medicine in Lutherville, Md. He earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University in Springfield and completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship at the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. Tucker completed a further internship at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Salem, N.C. He is a diplomat of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has published several articles related to sports medicine. He has a professional interest in upper and lower extremity injury treatment and treatment for sports-related concussions. His previous team affiliations include the Cleveland Browns. In addition to his work as head team physician for the Ravens, Dr. Tucker is affiliated with Coppin State University in and Loyola College, both in Baltimore.
John Marzo, MD. Dr. Marzo is a physician with University Sports Medicine in Amherst, N.Y. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse and completed a master's degree in anatomy at SUNY Buffalo. Dr. Marzo completed his residency in orthopedics surgery at SUNY Buffalo and a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery with The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Among his professional interests, Dr. Marzo cites sports medicine and shoulder arthroscopy. In addition to his practice, Dr. Marzo teaches anatomy and serves as director of the arthroscopy lab at University Sports Medicine. He is currently the medical director for the Bills and has worked as a team physician for the Buffalo Sabres, World University Games and the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid.
Leslie Bisson, MD. Dr. Bisson is a physician with University Sports Medicine in Amherst, N.Y. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Bisson completed additional training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. In addition to his practice, Dr. Bisson serves as clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Sports Medicine at Buffalo (N.Y). In addition to his work with the Bills, he serves as medical director and orthopedic surgeon for the Buffalo Sabres and team orthopedic surgeon for Buffalo State College.
Andrew Cappuccino, MD. Dr. Cappuccino is a physician with Buffalo Spine Surgery in Lockport, N.Y. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Medicine and completed a spine surgery fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University scoliosis and spine center in Baltimore. Dr. Cappuccino has published several articles about spine surgery techniques and presented his research around the world. He is a member of the Cervical Spine Research Society, North American Spine Society, Spinal Arthroplasty Society and a fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Adam W. Bennett, MD. Dr. Bennett is a physician with Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School McGaw Medical Center in Chicago, where he also completed his residency in family medicine. Dr. Bennett's additional training includes a primary care sports medicine fellowship with Northwestern University. He has a professional interest in treatment for overuse injuries and injury prevention. In addition to his practice, Dr. Bennett has authored several publications and serves as assistant professor at Northwestern. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Family Practice. In addition to his work with the Bears, Dr. Bennett is affiliated with the U.S. Soccer men's and women's national teams. He has previous associations with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Mark K. Bowen, MD. Dr. Bowen is a physician with Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in New York City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Bowen's additional training includes a sports medicine and shoulder fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Among his professional interests, Dr. Bowen cites ACL reconstruction, treatment of meniscal tears and total shoulder replacement. He has been named one of the best doctors in America by Woodward/White and received the James K. Stack Teaching Award for his work as a professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. He has previously been affiliated with the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, New York Giants and the Big Ten Conference.
Armen Kelikian, MD. Dr. Kelikian is a physician with Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute in Chicago. He earned his medical degree at the Northwestern University in Chicago, where he also completed his residency. Dr. Kelikian's professional interest includes total ankle replacement, fracture care and sports injuries. He has authored several publications on foot and ankle conditions and serves as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Northwestern, where he has received the James K. Stack Teaching Award multiple times. In addition to his work with the Bears, Dr. Kelikian serves as a team physician for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Gordon W. Nuber, MD. Dr. Nuber is a physician with the Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich., and completed his residency at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the National Athletic Health Institute in Inglewood, Calif. Dr. Nuber has a professional interest in performing ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repairs. In addition to his practice, Dr. Nuber has published several articles about sports medicine and is a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow. He has been recognized as a top physician by the Castle Connelly guide and Chicago Magazine. He has previously served as team physician for the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs and the Big Ten Conference.
Gary Sharpiro, MD. Dr. Sharpiro is a physician with the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from Health Science Center at Syracuse in New York and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He additionally received training through a spine fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery and training in thoracoscopic deformity surgery at Children's Hospital San Diego. Dr. Sharpiro has received the Lewis Clark Wagner Award for resident research and is appointed to the Foundation for Orthopaedics and Complex Spine. His area of professional interest includes IME and workers compensation cases. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Robert S. Heidt, Jr. MD. Dr. Heidt is a physician with Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine in Cincinnati. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he also completed his orthopedic residency. Dr. Heidt's additional training includes a knee and sports medicine fellowship at Memorial Hospital in Long Beach, Calif., a sports medicine fellowship at Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles and an internship at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He has served as past president of the NFL Physicians' Society and is a member of many organizations, including the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine and the International Society of Knee. In addition to serving as the Bengals' team physician, Dr. Heidt is affiliated with area high school teams and serves as assistant volunteer professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Alex D. Collins, DO. Dr. Collins is a physician with Sports Medicine Associates in Augusta, Ga. He earned his medical degree from Kirksville (Mo.) College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Doctors Hospital of Stark County in Massillon, Ohio. Dr. Collins' additional training includes an arthroscopic and reconstructive sports medicine fellowship at Wellington Orthopedic and Sports Medicine in Cincinnati as well as the University of Cincinnati Orthopedic and Sports Medicine. Dr. Collins' areas of professional interest include shoulder arthroplasty and treating articular cartilage injury in athletes. He is affiliated with the American College of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the American Osteopatic Association. In addition to his work with the Bengals, Dr. Collins is a team physician for the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Mighty Ducks and the University of Cinicinnati athletics department.
Richard Figler, MD. Dr. Figler is a physician with the orthopedic surgery division at Cleveland Clinic Sports health Center in Garfield Heights and Solon, Ohio. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland and completed his residency in family medicine at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, N.C. Dr. Figler's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University also in Greenville. Among his professional interests, Dr. Figler cites ankle injuries, athletic knee injury, care of young athletes and the elderly. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy for Family Physicians and the National Football League Physicians Society. In addition to serving as the head team physician for the Browns, Dr. Figler is affiliated with several local high school teams.
Daniel E. Cooper, MD. Dr. Cooper is a physician with The Carrell Clinic in Dallas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Cooper's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His professional interest includes minimally invasive arthroscopic and reconstructive surgical techniques for knee and shoulder surgery. Dr. Cooper is also an expert on treating complex knee ligament injuries involving the anterior and posterior cruciate and collateral ligaments. In addition to his work as head team physician for the Cowboys, Dr. Cooper serves as a team physician for the Dallas Stars.
Mark Muller, MD. Dr. Muller is a physician with The Carrell Clinic in Dallas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Muller's additional training includes serving in the USAF Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field (Fla.) Air Force Base and a sports medicine and shoulder fellowship with the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He has expertise in techniques for knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and ankle arthroscopy. Dr. Muller is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to his work with the Cowboys, Dr. Muller is a team physician wit the Dallas Stars.
Ted Schlegel, MD. Dr. Schlegel is a physician and fellowship director at Steadman Hawkins Clinic's Denver location. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Schlegel's additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. In addition to his practice, Dr. Schlegel is a clinical assistant professor in orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Colo. He has published several articles and serves as consulting reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine and the American Shoulder and Elbow Journal. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Schlegel has developed FDA-approved technology to assist in minimally invasive rotator cuff repairs. In addition to his work with the Broncos, Dr. Schlegel serves as the associate team physician for the Colorado Rockies.
Martin Boublik, MD. Dr. Boublik is a physician with the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Harvard University in Boston. Dr. Boublik's additional training includes a fellowship in clinical trauma at Massachusetts General Hospital and a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Among his clinical interests, Dr. Boublik's areas of interest include treatment of athletic injuries of the knee and shoulder. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association. In addition to his work with the Broncos, Dr. Boublik serves as a consultant for the U.S. Ski Team and team physician for the Colorado Rockies.
David Collon, MD. Dr. Collon practices with Sports Medicine of Michigan in Southfield. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and completed a general surgery residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich. His additional training includes an internship and orthopedic residency at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and service as a medical officer in the United States Navy. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Collon has previously served as the chairman of the orthopedic department and medical director of the bone and joint laboratory at Henry Ford Hospital. His professional focus is on sports medicine. In addition to his work with the Lions, Dr. Collon has been the team physician for the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings.
Kyle Anderson, MD. Dr. Anderson is an orthopedic surgeon with Michigan Orthopaedic Institute in Royal Oak. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Anderson's additional training includes a sports medicine and shoulder fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His professional interests include arthroscopic surgery and shoulder and elbow reconstruction. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Shoulder and Elbow Society, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Mid-American Orthopaedic Association. In addition to his work as head team physician with the Lions, Dr. Anderson has served as team physician for the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Redwings.
Patrick McKenzie, MD. Dr. McKenzie practices orthopedics in Green Bay, Wis. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and completed a fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. McKenzie has a professional interest in arthroscopic surgery and is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to his work as medical director and orthopedic surgeon for the Packers, Dr. McKenzie serves as the orthopedic physician for the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Titans teams. He is currently the president of the NFL Team Physician Society.
Walter Lowe, MD. Dr. Lowe is the chairman of the department of orthopedics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and head of orthopedic surgery at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and LBJ general Hospital, all located in Houston. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and completed his residency at Tarrant County Affiliated Hospitals in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Lowe's additional training includes a fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles and an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. Among his professional interests, Dr. Lowe cites ACL reconstruction, SLAP lesion treatment and Tennis Elbow solutions. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and fellow with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to his work with the Texans, Dr. Lowe is affiliated with the University of Houston and the Houston Rockets.
David Lintner, MD. Dr. Lintner is the chief of sports medicine at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York where he also completed his residency. Dr. Lintner is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is a past president of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. Among his professional interests, Dr. Lintner includes arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He has given several lectures and published several articles on his subjects of interest. In addition to working with the Texans, Dr. Lintner serves as the head team physician for the Houston Dynamo and the Houston Astros.
Arthur C. Rettig, MD. Dr. Rettig is a sports medicine physician with Methodist Sports Medicine in Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from Yale University, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Rettig's additional training includes fellowships in sports medicine at Long Beach (Calif.) Memorial Hospital. and at the Indiana Hand Center in Indianapolis. Among his professional interests, Dr. Rettig cites treatment for hand, wrist, elbow and knee injuries. In 2003, Dr. Rettig received the Jerry "Hawk" Rhea Award from the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society for outstanding service to NFL players. Dr. Rettig is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, American Association of Hand Surgery and the International Arthroscopy Association.
Gary Misamore, MD. Dr. Misamore is a sports medicine physician with Methodist Sports Medicine in Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Misamore's additional training includes a fellowship in shoulder disorders at the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Misamore previously served as team physician for Butler University and for local high school teams. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Tom Klootwyk, MD. Dr. Klootwyk is a physician with Methodist Sports Medicine in Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The State University of New York at Syracuse. Dr. Klootwyk's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship with an emphasis on knee injury treatment at Methodis Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists. Among his professional interests, Dr. Klootwyk cites knee reconstruction and arthroscopic knee surgery and he has published 23 articles on knee surgery. Dr. Klootwyk is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the International Cartilage Repair Society.
Henry Feuer, MD, FACS. Dr. Feuer is a physician with Methodist Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists in Indianapolis, focusing on sports medicine and concussion management. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland in College Park and completed his residency in neurosurgery at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Dr. Feuer's additional training includes an internship with Indiana University School of Medicine. During his career, Dr. Feuer received the Sagamore of Wabash Award and was voted top physician by Indiana Monthly. Dr. Feuer has served as the clinical associate professor of neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine as well as on the Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Fund board. In addition to his work with the Colts, Dr. Feuer has been affiliated with Purdue University and the Indianapolis 500.
Doug Robertson, MD. Dr. Robertson is a physician with Methodist Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists in Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his orthopedic residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Methodist Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists. He is a member of the Indiana State Medical Association, Indiana Academy of Family Physicians and a charter member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He has worked with the Colts for more than 20 years and served as a team physician during the team's most recent Super Bowl victory. Dr. Robertson currently serves as a clinical assistant professor at Indiana University School of Medicine and as a committee member of the NFL subcommittee on mild traumatic brain injury.
Pat Kersey, MD. Dr. Kersey is a physician with Methodist Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists, focusing on sports medicine and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University Medical School in Indianapolis and his residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Dr. Kersey also completed a fellowship at Methodist Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists. He has served in the United States Navy in Newport, R.I., and is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine as well as the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to his practice, Dr. Kersey has served as a clinical assistant professor at Indiana University and Indiana State University. He is currently a member of the governor's council for fitness and sport. In addition to his work with the Colts, Dr. Kersey is a team physician at Indiana State University and Indiana University.
Carlos R. Tandron, MD. Dr. Tandron is a founding member and orthopedic surgeon with the Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute. He earned his medical degree from Emory University Medical School in Atlanta, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Tandron's areas of expertise include knee and shoulder arthroscopic reconstruction, joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. He also performs carticel reimplantation, ACL reconstructions and rotator cuff repairs. In addition to his work with the Jaguars, Dr. Tandron is a team physician for Jacksonville University and Florida Community College in Tallahassee.
Steven M. Crenshaw, MD. Dr. Crenshaw is a physician with Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash. Dr. Crenshaw has served as chief of orthopedic surgery service at Darnell Army Hospital in Fort Hood, Texas, and currently serves as the chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery at Baptist Center for Joint Replacement in Jacksonville. His areas of expertise include sports medicine and adult reconstruction with a professional interest in cartilage restoration surgery, carticel biopsy and arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction. In addition to his work with the Jaguars, Dr. Crenshaw is affiliated with Jacksonville University Athletics.
Kevin M. Kaplan, MD. Dr. Kaplan is physician with Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute. He earned his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine in New York City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. His additional training includes research in orthopedic trauma surgery at Harborview Hospital in Seattle and a sports medicine fellowship at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Kaplan's areas of interest include ACL reconstruction, treatment of cartilage injuries and elbow arthroscopy. He is affiliated with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to his work with the Jaguars, Dr. Kaplan is a physician for several local college and high school teams.
Bruce Steinberg, MD. Dr. Steinberg is a physician with Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. His additional training includes a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at the Indiana Hand Center in Indianapolis. Dr. Steinberg has a professional interest in joint replacement surgery and arthroscopy of the shoulder, elbow and wrist. In addition to his practice, he performs research on compartment syndrome and currently holds five patents. He teaches advanced arthroscopic techniques at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Ill.
Jon Browne, MD. Dr. Browne is a member of the Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic of Kansas City (Mo.). He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in Columbia, Mo., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Baylor college of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Browne's additional training includes a fellowship in knee surgery and orthopedic sports medicine at the University of Oregon in Eugene. In addition to his practice, Dr. Browne is the program director of the orthopedic sports medicine fellowship program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Cris Barnthouse, MD. Dr. Barnthouse is a physician with the Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic of Kansas City (Mo). He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City (Kan.), where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Barnthouse's additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at the Harvard School of Medicine in Boston. He is the co-director of the orthopedic sports medicine fellowship program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
George L. Caldwell, Jr., MD. Dr. Caldwell is the co-medical director of sports medicine at Broward Health Broward Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University, Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Caldwell's additional training includes a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh and a fellowship with the International Shoulder and Trauma program in Friborg, Switzerland. He has been named one of Florida's "Super Docs" by the New York Times. Dr. Caldwell serves on the NFL Physicians Society executive committee and formerly on the Florida Sports Foundation board of directors. He is the head team physician for the Dolphins and serves as team physician for the Florida Marlins and the Baltimore Orioles as well as team physician for several local schools.
Michael J. Pagnani, MD. Dr. Pagnani is a physician with Nashville (Tenn.) Knee & Shoulder. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, where he also completed a fellowship in sports medicine. Dr. Pagnani has a professional interest in knee and shoulder surgery and is a consultant for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and The American Journal of Sports Medicine. He is affiliated with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and was named Tennessee Sports Medicine Person of the Year by the Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society. In addition to his work with the Dolphins, Dr. Pagnani is a team physician for Tennessee State University.
Joel Boyd, MD. Dr. Boyd is a physician with TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Bloomington, Minn. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Boyd's additional training includes an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the University of Western Ontario in London and Ontario, Canada. His professional interests include knee trauma, hamstring injuries, multiple ligament injuries and total joint arthroplasty. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the NHL Team Physician Society. In addition to his work as head team physician for the Minnesota Vikings, Dr. Boyd is a team physician for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx and the Minnesota Swarm.
Chris Larson, MD. Dr. Larson is a physician and director of education with Minnesota Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute in Edina, Minn. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Dr. Larson's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship from the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center. His clinical interests include hip arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction and multiple-ligament knee injuries repair and reconstruction. He has been voted a top orthopedic surgeon in Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine and recognized as a top physician for women by Minnesota Monthly. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine. In addition to his work with the Vikings, Dr. Larson is a team physician for many local high schools.
Bertram Zarins, MD. Dr. Sarins is a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Harvard. His additional training includes an internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and a sports medicine fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. His areas of interest include treatment for knee and shoulder surgery with an emphasis on ACL reconstruction and cartilage injuries. During his career, Dr. Zarins started the sports medicine service at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. In addition to his work as head team physician for the Patriots, Dr. Zarins is affiliated with the New England Revolution and the Boston Bruins.
Thomas Gill, MD. Dr. Gill is the chief of sports medicine service at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. His additional training includes a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Dr. Gill's areas of interest include treatment for knee and shoulder injuries and joint preservation surgery for arthritis. He is also active in studying knee joint biomechanics and tissue engineering techniques for cartilage repair. He is affiliated with the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to his position as medical director for the Patriots, Dr. Gill is associated with the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins.
Eric Berkson, MD. Dr Berkson is a physician with Orthopedic Surgery of Quincy (Mass.). He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Berkson has a professional interest in treating sports medicine injuries, cartilage restoration procedures and rotator cuff repair. His current research interests include a biomechanics of pitching project with the Boston Red Sox, pediatric shoulder care, ACL injuries and minimally invasive total joint replacement. In addition to his work with the Patriots, Dr. Berkson is also a team physician with the Boston Red Sox.
Luke S. Oh, MD. Dr. Oh is a physician with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Oh's additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and an elbow and shoulder surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. His areas of interest include the Tommy John surgery, ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repair. He is affiliated with the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to his work with the Patriots, Dr. Oh is also affiliated with the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and the New England Revolution.
Deryk Jones, MD. Dr. Jones is the head of the sports medicine and cartilage restoration in the department of orthopedic surgery at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans. He earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed an internship in general surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Harvard Medical School in Boston and a sports medicine fellowship at the University Health Center of Pittsburgh. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He holds two patents for thyroid-derived chrondrocyte and has published several articles.
Misty Suri, MD. Dr. Suri is a physician at Ochsner Clinic Foundation's sports medicine department in New Orleans. He earned his medical degree from The Chicago Medical School and completed his residency at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Dr. Suri's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in Spartanburg, S.C. His professional interests include cartilage surgery, arthroscopic rotator cuff and ACL reconstruction. He is a candidate member of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. In addition to his work with the Saints, he has been affiliated with the Colorado Rockies and New Orleans Hornets.
Tim Finney, MD. Dr. Finney is a physician with Southern Orthopaedic Specialists in New Orleans. He earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and completed a sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at Sports Medicine West in Salt Lake City. Dr. Finney's professional interests include pathology of the shoulder and knee. He has received the NFL Team Physician Society's Outstanding Team Physician of the Year Award and served with the U.S. Olympic team physicians in 1996. In addition to his practice, he is a clinical professor at Louisiana State University.
Russell Warren, MD. Dr. Warren is a surgeon-in-chief at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Syracuse and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Warren's additional training includes a shoulder surgery fellowship at Columbia (N.Y.) Presbyterian Medical Center. Among his clinical interests, Dr. Warren cites rotator cuff disease, ligament reconstruction and joint replacement. He is a recipient of the Neer Award for shoulder research and has been inducted to the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine Hall of Fame. For the past two years, New York Magazine has named him one of the best doctors in New York.
Scott Rodeo, MD. Dr. Rodeo is a clinician-scientist in the department of orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City and completed his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Rodeo's professional interests include sports medicine, and he has an expertise in complex knee reconstruction, treatment of shoulder instability and rotator cuff tendon repair. In addition to his work at HSS, Dr. Rodeo is a professor of orthopedic surgery at Weill Cornell. He has been recognized as one of the best doctors in New York by New York Magazine for the past two years and received the excellence in research award from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Teena Shetty, MD. Dr. Shetty is an assisting attending neurologist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. She earned her medical degree from Brown University in Providence, R.I., and completed her residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Her additional training includes a fellowship at Harvard Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston as well as a research fellowship at the Institute of Neurology in Queen Square, London. She has a subspecialty in EMG/NCS, inter-operative monitoring, neuromuscular diseases and spinal disorder.
Roger Hartl, MD. Dr. Hartl is the chief of spinal surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. He earned his medical degree at the University of Munich (Germany) School of Medicine and a fellowship in neurocritical care at the Charite Hospital of the Humboldt University in Berlin. His additional training includes a neurosurgery residency at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Hartl has a professional interest in complex spine surgery and his research focuses on the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury.
Kenneth Montgomery, MD. Dr. Montgomery is the section chief of sports medicine at ProHEALTH Care Associates in Lake Success, N.Y. He earned his medical degree from the University of California at San Francisco and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His additional training includes a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Harvard University in Boston. Dr. Montgomery's professional interests include arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery. In addition to his work as head team physician for the Jets, he is affiliated with the New York Islanders and the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament.
Elliott Hershman, MD. Dr. Hershman is the chief of orthopedics at ProHEALTH Care Associates in Lake Success, N.Y. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester (N.Y.), and completed training in sports medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Hershman is the chairman of the NFL injury and safety panel. He is also the vice-chairman of the orthopedic surgery department at Lenox Hospital in New York City. Among his professional interests, he cites treatment for ACL injury and lateral and medial meniscus tears. Dr. Hershman has been named to New York Magazine's top doctors in America. In addition to his work as team orthopedist for the Jets, Dr. Hershman is affiliated with the New York Islanders.
Andrew Willis, MD. Dr. Willis is partner and director of sports medicine research and education with Tri-County Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine in Morristown, N.J. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University in New York City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery and a hand and elbow surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He has a professional interest in advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery, ligament reconstruction and cartilage restoration procedures. He has been named to "America's Top Orthopedists" by the Consumers' Research Council of America. In addition to his work with the Jets, Dr. Willis is affiliated with Drew University in Madison, N.J., and other local teams.
Warren King, MD. Dr. King is a physician with Palo Alto (Calif.) Foundation's sports medicine department. He received his medical degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where he also completed his residency at the university's Los Angeles County Medical Center. Dr. King's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles. He has a professional interest in performing ACL reconstructions, utilizing cartilage and bone reconstructions using human and biosynthetic materials and minimally invasive single compartment joint replacement. In addition to his work with the Raiders, Dr. Warren is a team orthopedic physician for the Golden State Warriors. He has past affiliations with the San Francisco Giants, San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Warren Strudwick, MD. Dr. Strudwick is a physician with Bay Area Orthopaedic Sports & Spine. He earned his medical degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and his master's degree from Stanford University. He has a professional interest in knee, elbow and shoulder injuries. Dr. Strudwick is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Sports Medicine. His past work with athletic teams includes affiliations with the Golden State Warriors, the U.S. Olympic Boxing team, the University of California at Berkley and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. In addition to his work with the Raiders, Dr. Strudwick serves as team physician for the U.S. Track and Field team.
Kendrick E. Lee, MD. Dr. Lee is a physician with Webster Orthopedics in Oakland, Calif., with a professional interest in hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Yale University in New Haven, Conn., where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Lee's additional training includes a hand surgery fellowship with the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore. He has a special interest in peripheral nerve surgery, bone and joint reconstruction and pediatric hand disorders. Dr. Lee has published several articles on hand surgery and is affiliated with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. In addition to his work as consultant with the Raiders, Dr. Lee is a consultant for the Oakland A's.
Peter DeLuca, MD. Dr. DeLuca is a sports medicine physician with the Rothman institute at Jefferson (Penn.). He earned his medical degree at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. DeLuca's additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Arthroscopic Association of North America. In addition to his role as head team physician for the Eagles, Dr. DeLuca is the head team physician for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Paul Marchetto, MD. Dr. Marchetto is a physician with the Rothman Institute in Voorhees, N.J. He earned his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Dr. Marchetto's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, American College of Sports Medicine and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. In addition to his work with the Eagles, Dr. Marchetto is the head team physician for Rutgers University athletics.
James P. Bradley, MD. Dr. Bradley practices at Burke & Bradley Orthopedics and is affiliated with the UPMC center for sports medicine in Pittsburgh. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington D.C., and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. Dr. Bradley's additional training includes a fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Bradley has a professional interest in sports medicine.
Joseph Maroon, MD. Dr. Maroon is a neurosurgeon, vice chairman and professor of the department of neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he also completed his residency. His additional neurosurgical training includes time at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., Oxford University in England and the University of Vermont in Burlington. Dr. Maroon co-developed the ImPACT test for concussion screening and has served as consultant to several professional and college athletes. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American College of Sports Medicine and the Research Society of Neurological Surgeons. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Maroon serves on the editorial board for The Physician and Sportsmedicine as well as Neurological Research.
David Chao, MD. Dr. Chao practices sports medicine and orthopedic surgery in San Diego, Calif. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago. He is the founder and president of the San Diego Sports Medicine Foundation and a board member of the San Diego International Sports Council. He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to his work as head team physician for the Chargers, Dr. Chao is the chief medical officer for ESPN's X Games and a team physician for the USA Sevens rugby team.
Tal David, MD. Dr. David is a physician with the Arthroscopy & Orthopedic Sports Medicine Associates in San Diego. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed an orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for
Sports Medicine, the Arthrosocopic Association of North America and the NFL Team Physicians Society. In addition to his practice, he serves on the board of editors of Orthopedics. In addition to his work with the Chargers, Dr. David an orthopedic consultant for the PGA and AVP Tours.
Dan Garza, MD. Dr. Garza is a clinical assistant professor at Stanford School of Medicine in Palo Alto, Calif. He earned his medical degree at Stanford University, where he also completed his residency and a fellowship in hand surgery. His clinical interests include treating trauma in athletes and overuse injuries. Dr. Garza's research interests include biomechanical analysis of the effects of modified landing techniques on cruciate and collateral ligaments. He is currently leading a study about the biomechanics of football players involving the 49ers players.
Timothy McAdams, MD. Dr. McAdams is a physician with Stanford School of Medicine, based in Redwood City, Calif. He earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed his residency at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. McAdams' additional training includes a traveling fellowship with the Arthroscopy Association of North America as well as a fellowship with the Santa Monica Orthopaedic Group. His professional interests include knee, shoulder and elbow arthroscopy as well as treatment for hand and upper extremity injuries. Among his current research topics, Dr. McAdams cites MRI evaluation of SLAP lesions and the biomechanical comparison of techniques for elbow reconstruction. In addition to his work with the 49ers, Dr. McAdams is affiliated with the Stanford men's basketball team.
Gary Fanton, MD. Dr. Fanton is a physician with Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, Calif. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Madison and completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic. His additional training includes a fellowship at the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Fanton has a professional interest in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder including rotator cuff tears and cartilage injuries. He was co-founder and board member of Oratec Interventions, a medical device company for minimally invasive spine and joint procedures purchased by Smith & Nephew. Dr. Fanton also co-founded the SOAR Clinic in Redwood City, Calif. In addition to his work with the 49ers, Dr. Fanton is affiliated with the Ballet San Jose of Silicon Valley professional ballet company.
Gerald P. Keane, MD. Dr. Keane is a physiatrist with the SOAR Clinic in Redwood, Calif. He received his medical degree from Brown University Medical School in Providence, R.I., and completed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif. Dr. Keane has a professional interest in spine related disorders. He is an assistant clinical professor in the department of functional restoration at Stanford University and previously served as a team physician for the U.S. Figure Skating Association. In addition to his work with the 49ers, Dr. Kean is currently affiliated with the University of California, Berkley.
William Maloney, MD. Dr. Maloney is a physician with the Joint Replacement Center in Redwood City, Calif. He earned his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City and completed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif. Dr. Maloney's additional training includes a fellowship with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. His clinical interests include total hip and knee replacement, uncompartmental knee replacement and revision replacement. He recently earned a spot on the AAHKS President's Honor Roll, Gold Level from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and was recognized by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for his volunteer work.
Stan Herring, MD. Dr. Herring is a clinical professor in the department of rehabilitative medicine, orthopedics, sports medicine and neurosurgery at the University of Washington Medical Center. He is also the medical director of spine care at UW Medicine and co-director of the Seattle Sports Concussion Program. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed his residency at the UW department of rehabilitation medicine. He has a professional interest in non-operative musculoskeletal and sports medicine, specifically spine disorders and sports concussion. In addition to his work with the Seahawks, Dr. Herring is team physician for the Seattle Mariners.
Robert Brophy, MD. Dr. Brophy is a physician and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Brophy's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at HSS. He has a clinical interest in arthroscopic treatment of cartilage injuries, soccer related injuries and shoulder injuries. He has been listed among America's best doctors for the past two years by Best Doctors, Inc. In addition to his practice, Dr. Brophy is a reviewer for Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research and has written several journal articles.
Mark Halstead, MD. Dr. Halstead is a physician and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison, where he also completed his residency in pediatrics. His additional training includes a fellowship with Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Halstead's clinical interests includes treating pediatric and adolescent sports injuries, managing concussions and treating throwing injuries. He has been listed among the best doctors in America by Best Doctors, Inc. In addition to his practice, Dr. Halstead has published articles on youth sports medicine.
Matt Matava, MD. Dr. Matava is an orthopedic surgeon and associate professor with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in Atlanta. Dr. Matava's additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center. His areas of interest include ligament injuries of the knee, sports-related injuries in children and pediatric orthopedic knee disorders. Dr. Matava has been named among the best doctors in American for four years by Best Doctors, Inc. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Matava has published several articles on knee surgery.
Rick W. Wright, MD. Dr. Wright is an orthopedic physician and associate professor with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Wright's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center. His professional interests include treating orthopedic knee ligament injuries and shoulder rotator cuff disease. Dr. Wright has been the recipient of the Albert Key Award for resident research by the Mid-American Orthopedic Association and listed as one of the best doctors in America by Best Doctors, Inc.
Mike Chicoine, MD. Dr. Chicoine is a neurosurgeon and assistant professor at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine and completed his neurosurgery residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri. Dr. Chicoine's additional training includes a fellowship with Skull Base Neurosurgery at Good Samaritan Hospital & University of Cincinnati. His areas of interest include cranial base surgery and degenerative disease of cervical and lumbar spine. He has earned a spot on the best doctors in America list from Best Doctors, Inc., every year since 2002 and has appeared on Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors.
Kevin Elder, MD. Dr. Elder is a physician with HealthPoint Medical Group in Tampa, Fla. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of Ohio/University of Toledo and completed a family practice residency and sports medicine fellowship at Bayfort Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Fla. Dr. Elder has a professional interest in treatment of overuse injuries and non-operative orthopedic sports medicine problems. In addition to his practice, Dr. Elder is affiliate assistant professor of family medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Thomas Byrd, MD. Dr. Byrd, of Nashville (Tenn.) Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, practices sports medicine with an emphasis on less invasive surgical techniques. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville and completed training at the University of Louisville (Ky.). Dr. Byrd's additional training includes a sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery fellowship under James Andrews, MD, in Birmingham. In addition to his work with the Titans, Dr. Byrd has served as a physician for the U.S. Olympic team and is a consultant for several other professional teams. He has authored several publications on arthroscopic surgery and is active in clinical research. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Burton F. Elrod, MD. Dr. Elrod is a physician with Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Nashville, Tenn. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Elrod continued his studies in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation in Los Angeles. His professional interests include arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder and elbow. He is the head team physician for the Titans as well as the team physician for D1 Sports Therapy/Training in Tennessee. In addition to his practice, Dr. Elrod has published several articles and served as a master clinical instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the International Society for Sports Medicine and the National Football League Team Physicians Society.
James Andrews, MD. Dr. Andrews is the founder of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Ala. He earned his medical degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his orthopedic residency at Tulane University in New Orleans. Dr. Andrews' additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and at the University of Lyon in France. He is nationally recognized as a leader in sports medicine for his work with professional athletes from around the country. He is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Andrews is a past president of the American Orthoapaedic Society for Sports Medicine and has served on the board of directors for the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Knee Society. In addition to his work with the Redskins, Dr. Andrews is the medical director for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Arizona Cardinals
Doug Freedberg, MD. Dr. Freedberg is a physician with the Arizona Sports Medicine Center in Scottsdale. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona and completed his orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. Freeberg's professional interest includes knee and shoulder surgery, specifically golf and throwing injuries. In addition to his practice, he serves as a team physician for several local high schools and serves as a mentor for medical students. In addition to his work with the Cardinals, Dr. Freedberg works with the Oakland Athletics, LPGA and PGA tours.
Gary Waslewski, MD. Dr. Waslewski is a physician with The Orthopedic Center of Arizona in Phoenix. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Dr. Waslewski's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. His professional interests include arthroscopic procedures for rotator cuff tears as well as ACL reconstructions and cartilage defects. He has an expertise in performing the Tommy John procedure for UCL tears. In addition to his work with the Cardinals, Dr. Waslewski is team physician for the Phoenix Coyotes and several area high schools.
Atlanta Falcons
Scott Gillogly, MD. Dr. Gillogly is a physician with Atlanta Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center. He earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., and completed his internship and orthopedic residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Gillogly's additional training includes a fellowship at Alabama Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham under James Andrews, MD. Dr. Gillogly has a professional interest in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, elbow and ankle. His is a past-president of the American Sports Medicine Fellowship Society and current chairman of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons committee on sports medicine evaluation. Dr. Gillogly is a Lieutenant Colonel with the Army Medical Corps. In addition to his work with the Falcons, Dr. Gillogly serves as team physician for the Atlanta Thrashers.
Charles Garten, MD. Dr. Garten is a sports medicine physician with Atlanta Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and completed his family medicine residency at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dr. Garten's additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine primary care at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. He is affiliated with the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine and the American Sports Medicine Institute Fellowship Society. In addition to his work with the Falcons, Dr. Garten is a team physician for the Atlanta Thrashers.
Baltimore Ravens
Andrew Tucker, MD. Dr. Tucker is chief of sports medicine at Union Memorial Sports Medicine in Lutherville, Md. He earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University in Springfield and completed a primary care sports medicine fellowship at the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. Tucker completed a further internship at the Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Salem, N.C. He is a diplomat of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has published several articles related to sports medicine. He has a professional interest in upper and lower extremity injury treatment and treatment for sports-related concussions. His previous team affiliations include the Cleveland Browns. In addition to his work as head team physician for the Ravens, Dr. Tucker is affiliated with Coppin State University in and Loyola College, both in Baltimore.
Buffalo Bills
John Marzo, MD. Dr. Marzo is a physician with University Sports Medicine in Amherst, N.Y. He earned his medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse and completed a master's degree in anatomy at SUNY Buffalo. Dr. Marzo completed his residency in orthopedics surgery at SUNY Buffalo and a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder surgery with The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Among his professional interests, Dr. Marzo cites sports medicine and shoulder arthroscopy. In addition to his practice, Dr. Marzo teaches anatomy and serves as director of the arthroscopy lab at University Sports Medicine. He is currently the medical director for the Bills and has worked as a team physician for the Buffalo Sabres, World University Games and the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid.
Leslie Bisson, MD. Dr. Bisson is a physician with University Sports Medicine in Amherst, N.Y. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Bisson completed additional training in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. In addition to his practice, Dr. Bisson serves as clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at the University of Sports Medicine at Buffalo (N.Y). In addition to his work with the Bills, he serves as medical director and orthopedic surgeon for the Buffalo Sabres and team orthopedic surgeon for Buffalo State College.
Andrew Cappuccino, MD. Dr. Cappuccino is a physician with Buffalo Spine Surgery in Lockport, N.Y. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Buffalo (N.Y.) School of Medicine and completed a spine surgery fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University scoliosis and spine center in Baltimore. Dr. Cappuccino has published several articles about spine surgery techniques and presented his research around the world. He is a member of the Cervical Spine Research Society, North American Spine Society, Spinal Arthroplasty Society and a fellow with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Chicago Bears
Adam W. Bennett, MD. Dr. Bennett is a physician with Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School McGaw Medical Center in Chicago, where he also completed his residency in family medicine. Dr. Bennett's additional training includes a primary care sports medicine fellowship with Northwestern University. He has a professional interest in treatment for overuse injuries and injury prevention. In addition to his practice, Dr. Bennett has authored several publications and serves as assistant professor at Northwestern. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Family Practice. In addition to his work with the Bears, Dr. Bennett is affiliated with the U.S. Soccer men's and women's national teams. He has previous associations with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Mark K. Bowen, MD. Dr. Bowen is a physician with Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in New York City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Bowen's additional training includes a sports medicine and shoulder fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Among his professional interests, Dr. Bowen cites ACL reconstruction, treatment of meniscal tears and total shoulder replacement. He has been named one of the best doctors in America by Woodward/White and received the James K. Stack Teaching Award for his work as a professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. He has previously been affiliated with the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, New York Giants and the Big Ten Conference.
Armen Kelikian, MD. Dr. Kelikian is a physician with Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute in Chicago. He earned his medical degree at the Northwestern University in Chicago, where he also completed his residency. Dr. Kelikian's professional interest includes total ankle replacement, fracture care and sports injuries. He has authored several publications on foot and ankle conditions and serves as a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Northwestern, where he has received the James K. Stack Teaching Award multiple times. In addition to his work with the Bears, Dr. Kelikian serves as a team physician for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Gordon W. Nuber, MD. Dr. Nuber is a physician with the Northwestern Orthopaedic Institute in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Mich., and completed his residency at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the National Athletic Health Institute in Inglewood, Calif. Dr. Nuber has a professional interest in performing ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repairs. In addition to his practice, Dr. Nuber has published several articles about sports medicine and is a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow. He has been recognized as a top physician by the Castle Connelly guide and Chicago Magazine. He has previously served as team physician for the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs and the Big Ten Conference.
Gary Sharpiro, MD. Dr. Sharpiro is a physician with the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from Health Science Center at Syracuse in New York and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He additionally received training through a spine fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery and training in thoracoscopic deformity surgery at Children's Hospital San Diego. Dr. Sharpiro has received the Lewis Clark Wagner Award for resident research and is appointed to the Foundation for Orthopaedics and Complex Spine. His area of professional interest includes IME and workers compensation cases. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Cincinnati Bengals
Robert S. Heidt, Jr. MD. Dr. Heidt is a physician with Wellington Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine in Cincinnati. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where he also completed his orthopedic residency. Dr. Heidt's additional training includes a knee and sports medicine fellowship at Memorial Hospital in Long Beach, Calif., a sports medicine fellowship at Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles and an internship at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He has served as past president of the NFL Physicians' Society and is a member of many organizations, including the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine and the International Society of Knee. In addition to serving as the Bengals' team physician, Dr. Heidt is affiliated with area high school teams and serves as assistant volunteer professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Alex D. Collins, DO. Dr. Collins is a physician with Sports Medicine Associates in Augusta, Ga. He earned his medical degree from Kirksville (Mo.) College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Doctors Hospital of Stark County in Massillon, Ohio. Dr. Collins' additional training includes an arthroscopic and reconstructive sports medicine fellowship at Wellington Orthopedic and Sports Medicine in Cincinnati as well as the University of Cincinnati Orthopedic and Sports Medicine. Dr. Collins' areas of professional interest include shoulder arthroplasty and treating articular cartilage injury in athletes. He is affiliated with the American College of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the American Osteopatic Association. In addition to his work with the Bengals, Dr. Collins is a team physician for the Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Mighty Ducks and the University of Cinicinnati athletics department.
Cleveland Browns
Richard Figler, MD. Dr. Figler is a physician with the orthopedic surgery division at Cleveland Clinic Sports health Center in Garfield Heights and Solon, Ohio. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland and completed his residency in family medicine at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, N.C. Dr. Figler's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University also in Greenville. Among his professional interests, Dr. Figler cites ankle injuries, athletic knee injury, care of young athletes and the elderly. He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy for Family Physicians and the National Football League Physicians Society. In addition to serving as the head team physician for the Browns, Dr. Figler is affiliated with several local high school teams.
Dallas Cowboys
Daniel E. Cooper, MD. Dr. Cooper is a physician with The Carrell Clinic in Dallas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Cooper's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His professional interest includes minimally invasive arthroscopic and reconstructive surgical techniques for knee and shoulder surgery. Dr. Cooper is also an expert on treating complex knee ligament injuries involving the anterior and posterior cruciate and collateral ligaments. In addition to his work as head team physician for the Cowboys, Dr. Cooper serves as a team physician for the Dallas Stars.
Mark Muller, MD. Dr. Muller is a physician with The Carrell Clinic in Dallas. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Muller's additional training includes serving in the USAF Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field (Fla.) Air Force Base and a sports medicine and shoulder fellowship with the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He has expertise in techniques for knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and ankle arthroscopy. Dr. Muller is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to his work with the Cowboys, Dr. Muller is a team physician wit the Dallas Stars.
Denver Broncos
Ted Schlegel, MD. Dr. Schlegel is a physician and fellowship director at Steadman Hawkins Clinic's Denver location. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Schlegel's additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. In addition to his practice, Dr. Schlegel is a clinical assistant professor in orthopedics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, Colo. He has published several articles and serves as consulting reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine and the American Shoulder and Elbow Journal. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Schlegel has developed FDA-approved technology to assist in minimally invasive rotator cuff repairs. In addition to his work with the Broncos, Dr. Schlegel serves as the associate team physician for the Colorado Rockies.
Martin Boublik, MD. Dr. Boublik is a physician with the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Harvard University in Boston. Dr. Boublik's additional training includes a fellowship in clinical trauma at Massachusetts General Hospital and a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Among his clinical interests, Dr. Boublik's areas of interest include treatment of athletic injuries of the knee and shoulder. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Medical Association. In addition to his work with the Broncos, Dr. Boublik serves as a consultant for the U.S. Ski Team and team physician for the Colorado Rockies.
Detroit Lions
David Collon, MD. Dr. Collon practices with Sports Medicine of Michigan in Southfield. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit and completed a general surgery residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich. His additional training includes an internship and orthopedic residency at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and service as a medical officer in the United States Navy. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Collon has previously served as the chairman of the orthopedic department and medical director of the bone and joint laboratory at Henry Ford Hospital. His professional focus is on sports medicine. In addition to his work with the Lions, Dr. Collon has been the team physician for the Detroit Tigers and the Detroit Red Wings.
Kyle Anderson, MD. Dr. Anderson is an orthopedic surgeon with Michigan Orthopaedic Institute in Royal Oak. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Anderson's additional training includes a sports medicine and shoulder fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His professional interests include arthroscopic surgery and shoulder and elbow reconstruction. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Shoulder and Elbow Society, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Mid-American Orthopaedic Association. In addition to his work as head team physician with the Lions, Dr. Anderson has served as team physician for the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Redwings.
Green Bay Packers
Patrick McKenzie, MD. Dr. McKenzie practices orthopedics in Green Bay, Wis. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and completed a fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Ala. Dr. McKenzie has a professional interest in arthroscopic surgery and is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to his work as medical director and orthopedic surgeon for the Packers, Dr. McKenzie serves as the orthopedic physician for the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Titans teams. He is currently the president of the NFL Team Physician Society.
Houston Texans
Walter Lowe, MD. Dr. Lowe is the chairman of the department of orthopedics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and head of orthopedic surgery at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and LBJ general Hospital, all located in Houston. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and completed his residency at Tarrant County Affiliated Hospitals in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Lowe's additional training includes a fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles and an internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. Among his professional interests, Dr. Lowe cites ACL reconstruction, SLAP lesion treatment and Tennis Elbow solutions. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and fellow with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to his work with the Texans, Dr. Lowe is affiliated with the University of Houston and the Houston Rockets.
David Lintner, MD. Dr. Lintner is the chief of sports medicine at The Methodist Hospital in Houston. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York where he also completed his residency. Dr. Lintner is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is a past president of the Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association. Among his professional interests, Dr. Lintner includes arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder. He has given several lectures and published several articles on his subjects of interest. In addition to working with the Texans, Dr. Lintner serves as the head team physician for the Houston Dynamo and the Houston Astros.
Indianapolis Colts
Arthur C. Rettig, MD. Dr. Rettig is a sports medicine physician with Methodist Sports Medicine in Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from Yale University, and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Rettig's additional training includes fellowships in sports medicine at Long Beach (Calif.) Memorial Hospital. and at the Indiana Hand Center in Indianapolis. Among his professional interests, Dr. Rettig cites treatment for hand, wrist, elbow and knee injuries. In 2003, Dr. Rettig received the Jerry "Hawk" Rhea Award from the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society for outstanding service to NFL players. Dr. Rettig is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, American Association of Hand Surgery and the International Arthroscopy Association.
Gary Misamore, MD. Dr. Misamore is a sports medicine physician with Methodist Sports Medicine in Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Misamore's additional training includes a fellowship in shoulder disorders at the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Misamore previously served as team physician for Butler University and for local high school teams. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons.
Tom Klootwyk, MD. Dr. Klootwyk is a physician with Methodist Sports Medicine in Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The State University of New York at Syracuse. Dr. Klootwyk's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship with an emphasis on knee injury treatment at Methodis Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists. Among his professional interests, Dr. Klootwyk cites knee reconstruction and arthroscopic knee surgery and he has published 23 articles on knee surgery. Dr. Klootwyk is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the International Cartilage Repair Society.
Henry Feuer, MD, FACS. Dr. Feuer is a physician with Methodist Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists in Indianapolis, focusing on sports medicine and concussion management. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland in College Park and completed his residency in neurosurgery at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Dr. Feuer's additional training includes an internship with Indiana University School of Medicine. During his career, Dr. Feuer received the Sagamore of Wabash Award and was voted top physician by Indiana Monthly. Dr. Feuer has served as the clinical associate professor of neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine as well as on the Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Fund board. In addition to his work with the Colts, Dr. Feuer has been affiliated with Purdue University and the Indianapolis 500.
Doug Robertson, MD. Dr. Robertson is a physician with Methodist Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists in Indianapolis. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed his orthopedic residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. His additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Methodist Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists. He is a member of the Indiana State Medical Association, Indiana Academy of Family Physicians and a charter member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. He has worked with the Colts for more than 20 years and served as a team physician during the team's most recent Super Bowl victory. Dr. Robertson currently serves as a clinical assistant professor at Indiana University School of Medicine and as a committee member of the NFL subcommittee on mild traumatic brain injury.
Pat Kersey, MD. Dr. Kersey is a physician with Methodist Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists, focusing on sports medicine and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Indiana University Medical School in Indianapolis and his residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Dr. Kersey also completed a fellowship at Methodist Sports Medicine/The Orthopedic Specialists. He has served in the United States Navy in Newport, R.I., and is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine as well as the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to his practice, Dr. Kersey has served as a clinical assistant professor at Indiana University and Indiana State University. He is currently a member of the governor's council for fitness and sport. In addition to his work with the Colts, Dr. Kersey is a team physician at Indiana State University and Indiana University.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Carlos R. Tandron, MD. Dr. Tandron is a founding member and orthopedic surgeon with the Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute. He earned his medical degree from Emory University Medical School in Atlanta, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Tandron's areas of expertise include knee and shoulder arthroscopic reconstruction, joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. He also performs carticel reimplantation, ACL reconstructions and rotator cuff repairs. In addition to his work with the Jaguars, Dr. Tandron is a team physician for Jacksonville University and Florida Community College in Tallahassee.
Steven M. Crenshaw, MD. Dr. Crenshaw is a physician with Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Wash. Dr. Crenshaw has served as chief of orthopedic surgery service at Darnell Army Hospital in Fort Hood, Texas, and currently serves as the chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery at Baptist Center for Joint Replacement in Jacksonville. His areas of expertise include sports medicine and adult reconstruction with a professional interest in cartilage restoration surgery, carticel biopsy and arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction. In addition to his work with the Jaguars, Dr. Crenshaw is affiliated with Jacksonville University Athletics.
Kevin M. Kaplan, MD. Dr. Kaplan is physician with Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute. He earned his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine in New York City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. His additional training includes research in orthopedic trauma surgery at Harborview Hospital in Seattle and a sports medicine fellowship at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Kaplan's areas of interest include ACL reconstruction, treatment of cartilage injuries and elbow arthroscopy. He is affiliated with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to his work with the Jaguars, Dr. Kaplan is a physician for several local college and high school teams.
Bruce Steinberg, MD. Dr. Steinberg is a physician with Jacksonville (Fla.) Orthopaedic Institute. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. His additional training includes a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at the Indiana Hand Center in Indianapolis. Dr. Steinberg has a professional interest in joint replacement surgery and arthroscopy of the shoulder, elbow and wrist. In addition to his practice, he performs research on compartment syndrome and currently holds five patents. He teaches advanced arthroscopic techniques at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Ill.
Kansas City Chiefs
Jon Browne, MD. Dr. Browne is a member of the Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic of Kansas City (Mo.). He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in Columbia, Mo., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Baylor college of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Browne's additional training includes a fellowship in knee surgery and orthopedic sports medicine at the University of Oregon in Eugene. In addition to his practice, Dr. Browne is the program director of the orthopedic sports medicine fellowship program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Cris Barnthouse, MD. Dr. Barnthouse is a physician with the Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic of Kansas City (Mo). He earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City (Kan.), where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Barnthouse's additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at the Harvard School of Medicine in Boston. He is the co-director of the orthopedic sports medicine fellowship program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Miami Dolphins
George L. Caldwell, Jr., MD. Dr. Caldwell is the co-medical director of sports medicine at Broward Health Broward Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University, Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Caldwell's additional training includes a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh and a fellowship with the International Shoulder and Trauma program in Friborg, Switzerland. He has been named one of Florida's "Super Docs" by the New York Times. Dr. Caldwell serves on the NFL Physicians Society executive committee and formerly on the Florida Sports Foundation board of directors. He is the head team physician for the Dolphins and serves as team physician for the Florida Marlins and the Baltimore Orioles as well as team physician for several local schools.
Michael J. Pagnani, MD. Dr. Pagnani is a physician with Nashville (Tenn.) Knee & Shoulder. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, where he also completed a fellowship in sports medicine. Dr. Pagnani has a professional interest in knee and shoulder surgery and is a consultant for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and The American Journal of Sports Medicine. He is affiliated with the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and was named Tennessee Sports Medicine Person of the Year by the Tennessee Athletic Trainers' Society. In addition to his work with the Dolphins, Dr. Pagnani is a team physician for Tennessee State University.
Minnesota Vikings
Joel Boyd, MD. Dr. Boyd is a physician with TRIA Orthopaedic Center in Bloomington, Minn. He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Boyd's additional training includes an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the University of Western Ontario in London and Ontario, Canada. His professional interests include knee trauma, hamstring injuries, multiple ligament injuries and total joint arthroplasty. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the NHL Team Physician Society. In addition to his work as head team physician for the Minnesota Vikings, Dr. Boyd is a team physician for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx and the Minnesota Swarm.
Chris Larson, MD. Dr. Larson is a physician and director of education with Minnesota Orthopedic Sports Medicine Institute in Edina, Minn. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Dr. Larson's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship from the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center. His clinical interests include hip arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction and multiple-ligament knee injuries repair and reconstruction. He has been voted a top orthopedic surgeon in Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine and recognized as a top physician for women by Minnesota Monthly. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine. In addition to his work with the Vikings, Dr. Larson is a team physician for many local high schools.
New England Patriots
Bertram Zarins, MD. Dr. Sarins is a clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Harvard. His additional training includes an internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and a sports medicine fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. His areas of interest include treatment for knee and shoulder surgery with an emphasis on ACL reconstruction and cartilage injuries. During his career, Dr. Zarins started the sports medicine service at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. In addition to his work as head team physician for the Patriots, Dr. Zarins is affiliated with the New England Revolution and the Boston Bruins.
Thomas Gill, MD. Dr. Gill is the chief of sports medicine service at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. His additional training includes a sports medicine and shoulder surgery fellowship at Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colo. Dr. Gill's areas of interest include treatment for knee and shoulder injuries and joint preservation surgery for arthritis. He is also active in studying knee joint biomechanics and tissue engineering techniques for cartilage repair. He is affiliated with the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to his position as medical director for the Patriots, Dr. Gill is associated with the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins.
Eric Berkson, MD. Dr Berkson is a physician with Orthopedic Surgery of Quincy (Mass.). He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Dr. Berkson has a professional interest in treating sports medicine injuries, cartilage restoration procedures and rotator cuff repair. His current research interests include a biomechanics of pitching project with the Boston Red Sox, pediatric shoulder care, ACL injuries and minimally invasive total joint replacement. In addition to his work with the Patriots, Dr. Berkson is also a team physician with the Boston Red Sox.
Luke S. Oh, MD. Dr. Oh is a physician with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Oh's additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and an elbow and shoulder surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. His areas of interest include the Tommy John surgery, ACL reconstruction and rotator cuff repair. He is affiliated with the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to his work with the Patriots, Dr. Oh is also affiliated with the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and the New England Revolution.
New Orleans Saints
Deryk Jones, MD. Dr. Jones is the head of the sports medicine and cartilage restoration in the department of orthopedic surgery at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans. He earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and completed an internship in general surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Harvard Medical School in Boston and a sports medicine fellowship at the University Health Center of Pittsburgh. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He holds two patents for thyroid-derived chrondrocyte and has published several articles.
Misty Suri, MD. Dr. Suri is a physician at Ochsner Clinic Foundation's sports medicine department in New Orleans. He earned his medical degree from The Chicago Medical School and completed his residency at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Dr. Suri's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in Spartanburg, S.C. His professional interests include cartilage surgery, arthroscopic rotator cuff and ACL reconstruction. He is a candidate member of the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. In addition to his work with the Saints, he has been affiliated with the Colorado Rockies and New Orleans Hornets.
Tim Finney, MD. Dr. Finney is a physician with Southern Orthopaedic Specialists in New Orleans. He earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and completed a sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at Sports Medicine West in Salt Lake City. Dr. Finney's professional interests include pathology of the shoulder and knee. He has received the NFL Team Physician Society's Outstanding Team Physician of the Year Award and served with the U.S. Olympic team physicians in 1996. In addition to his practice, he is a clinical professor at Louisiana State University.
New York Giants
Russell Warren, MD. Dr. Warren is a surgeon-in-chief at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Syracuse and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Warren's additional training includes a shoulder surgery fellowship at Columbia (N.Y.) Presbyterian Medical Center. Among his clinical interests, Dr. Warren cites rotator cuff disease, ligament reconstruction and joint replacement. He is a recipient of the Neer Award for shoulder research and has been inducted to the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine Hall of Fame. For the past two years, New York Magazine has named him one of the best doctors in New York.
Scott Rodeo, MD. Dr. Rodeo is a clinician-scientist in the department of orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. He earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City and completed his residency at the Hospital for Special Surgery. Dr. Rodeo's professional interests include sports medicine, and he has an expertise in complex knee reconstruction, treatment of shoulder instability and rotator cuff tendon repair. In addition to his work at HSS, Dr. Rodeo is a professor of orthopedic surgery at Weill Cornell. He has been recognized as one of the best doctors in New York by New York Magazine for the past two years and received the excellence in research award from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Teena Shetty, MD. Dr. Shetty is an assisting attending neurologist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. She earned her medical degree from Brown University in Providence, R.I., and completed her residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Her additional training includes a fellowship at Harvard Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston as well as a research fellowship at the Institute of Neurology in Queen Square, London. She has a subspecialty in EMG/NCS, inter-operative monitoring, neuromuscular diseases and spinal disorder.
Roger Hartl, MD. Dr. Hartl is the chief of spinal surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. He earned his medical degree at the University of Munich (Germany) School of Medicine and a fellowship in neurocritical care at the Charite Hospital of the Humboldt University in Berlin. His additional training includes a neurosurgery residency at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Hartl has a professional interest in complex spine surgery and his research focuses on the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury.
New York Jets
Kenneth Montgomery, MD. Dr. Montgomery is the section chief of sports medicine at ProHEALTH Care Associates in Lake Success, N.Y. He earned his medical degree from the University of California at San Francisco and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His additional training includes a hand and upper extremity fellowship at Harvard University in Boston. Dr. Montgomery's professional interests include arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery. In addition to his work as head team physician for the Jets, he is affiliated with the New York Islanders and the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament.
Elliott Hershman, MD. Dr. Hershman is the chief of orthopedics at ProHEALTH Care Associates in Lake Success, N.Y. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester (N.Y.), and completed training in sports medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Hershman is the chairman of the NFL injury and safety panel. He is also the vice-chairman of the orthopedic surgery department at Lenox Hospital in New York City. Among his professional interests, he cites treatment for ACL injury and lateral and medial meniscus tears. Dr. Hershman has been named to New York Magazine's top doctors in America. In addition to his work as team orthopedist for the Jets, Dr. Hershman is affiliated with the New York Islanders.
Andrew Willis, MD. Dr. Willis is partner and director of sports medicine research and education with Tri-County Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine in Morristown, N.J. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University in New York City and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. His additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery and a hand and elbow surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He has a professional interest in advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery, ligament reconstruction and cartilage restoration procedures. He has been named to "America's Top Orthopedists" by the Consumers' Research Council of America. In addition to his work with the Jets, Dr. Willis is affiliated with Drew University in Madison, N.J., and other local teams.
Oakland Raiders
Warren King, MD. Dr. King is a physician with Palo Alto (Calif.) Foundation's sports medicine department. He received his medical degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where he also completed his residency at the university's Los Angeles County Medical Center. Dr. King's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles. He has a professional interest in performing ACL reconstructions, utilizing cartilage and bone reconstructions using human and biosynthetic materials and minimally invasive single compartment joint replacement. In addition to his work with the Raiders, Dr. Warren is a team orthopedic physician for the Golden State Warriors. He has past affiliations with the San Francisco Giants, San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Warren Strudwick, MD. Dr. Strudwick is a physician with Bay Area Orthopaedic Sports & Spine. He earned his medical degree from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and his master's degree from Stanford University. He has a professional interest in knee, elbow and shoulder injuries. Dr. Strudwick is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Sports Medicine. His past work with athletic teams includes affiliations with the Golden State Warriors, the U.S. Olympic Boxing team, the University of California at Berkley and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. In addition to his work with the Raiders, Dr. Strudwick serves as team physician for the U.S. Track and Field team.
Kendrick E. Lee, MD. Dr. Lee is a physician with Webster Orthopedics in Oakland, Calif., with a professional interest in hand surgery. He earned his medical degree from Yale University in New Haven, Conn., where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Lee's additional training includes a hand surgery fellowship with the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore. He has a special interest in peripheral nerve surgery, bone and joint reconstruction and pediatric hand disorders. Dr. Lee has published several articles on hand surgery and is affiliated with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. In addition to his work as consultant with the Raiders, Dr. Lee is a consultant for the Oakland A's.
Philadelphia Eagles
Peter DeLuca, MD. Dr. DeLuca is a sports medicine physician with the Rothman institute at Jefferson (Penn.). He earned his medical degree at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. DeLuca's additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Arthroscopic Association of North America. In addition to his role as head team physician for the Eagles, Dr. DeLuca is the head team physician for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Paul Marchetto, MD. Dr. Marchetto is a physician with the Rothman Institute in Voorhees, N.J. He earned his medical degree from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Dr. Marchetto's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, American College of Sports Medicine and the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. In addition to his work with the Eagles, Dr. Marchetto is the head team physician for Rutgers University athletics.
Pittsburgh Steelers
James P. Bradley, MD. Dr. Bradley practices at Burke & Bradley Orthopedics and is affiliated with the UPMC center for sports medicine in Pittsburgh. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington D.C., and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. Dr. Bradley's additional training includes a fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Bradley has a professional interest in sports medicine.
Joseph Maroon, MD. Dr. Maroon is a neurosurgeon, vice chairman and professor of the department of neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, where he also completed his residency. His additional neurosurgical training includes time at Georgetown University in Washington D.C., Oxford University in England and the University of Vermont in Burlington. Dr. Maroon co-developed the ImPACT test for concussion screening and has served as consultant to several professional and college athletes. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American College of Sports Medicine and the Research Society of Neurological Surgeons. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Maroon serves on the editorial board for The Physician and Sportsmedicine as well as Neurological Research.
San Diego Chargers
David Chao, MD. Dr. Chao practices sports medicine and orthopedic surgery in San Diego, Calif. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago. He is the founder and president of the San Diego Sports Medicine Foundation and a board member of the San Diego International Sports Council. He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In addition to his work as head team physician for the Chargers, Dr. Chao is the chief medical officer for ESPN's X Games and a team physician for the USA Sevens rugby team.
Tal David, MD. Dr. David is a physician with the Arthroscopy & Orthopedic Sports Medicine Associates in San Diego. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed an orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for
Sports Medicine, the Arthrosocopic Association of North America and the NFL Team Physicians Society. In addition to his practice, he serves on the board of editors of Orthopedics. In addition to his work with the Chargers, Dr. David an orthopedic consultant for the PGA and AVP Tours.
San Francisco 49ers
Dan Garza, MD. Dr. Garza is a clinical assistant professor at Stanford School of Medicine in Palo Alto, Calif. He earned his medical degree at Stanford University, where he also completed his residency and a fellowship in hand surgery. His clinical interests include treating trauma in athletes and overuse injuries. Dr. Garza's research interests include biomechanical analysis of the effects of modified landing techniques on cruciate and collateral ligaments. He is currently leading a study about the biomechanics of football players involving the 49ers players.
Timothy McAdams, MD. Dr. McAdams is a physician with Stanford School of Medicine, based in Redwood City, Calif. He earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., and completed his residency at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. McAdams' additional training includes a traveling fellowship with the Arthroscopy Association of North America as well as a fellowship with the Santa Monica Orthopaedic Group. His professional interests include knee, shoulder and elbow arthroscopy as well as treatment for hand and upper extremity injuries. Among his current research topics, Dr. McAdams cites MRI evaluation of SLAP lesions and the biomechanical comparison of techniques for elbow reconstruction. In addition to his work with the 49ers, Dr. McAdams is affiliated with the Stanford men's basketball team.
Gary Fanton, MD. Dr. Fanton is a physician with Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto, Calif. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Madison and completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic. His additional training includes a fellowship at the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Fanton has a professional interest in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder including rotator cuff tears and cartilage injuries. He was co-founder and board member of Oratec Interventions, a medical device company for minimally invasive spine and joint procedures purchased by Smith & Nephew. Dr. Fanton also co-founded the SOAR Clinic in Redwood City, Calif. In addition to his work with the 49ers, Dr. Fanton is affiliated with the Ballet San Jose of Silicon Valley professional ballet company.
Gerald P. Keane, MD. Dr. Keane is a physiatrist with the SOAR Clinic in Redwood, Calif. He received his medical degree from Brown University Medical School in Providence, R.I., and completed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif. Dr. Keane has a professional interest in spine related disorders. He is an assistant clinical professor in the department of functional restoration at Stanford University and previously served as a team physician for the U.S. Figure Skating Association. In addition to his work with the 49ers, Dr. Kean is currently affiliated with the University of California, Berkley.
William Maloney, MD. Dr. Maloney is a physician with the Joint Replacement Center in Redwood City, Calif. He earned his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City and completed his residency at Stanford University Medical Center in Palo Alto, Calif. Dr. Maloney's additional training includes a fellowship with Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. His clinical interests include total hip and knee replacement, uncompartmental knee replacement and revision replacement. He recently earned a spot on the AAHKS President's Honor Roll, Gold Level from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons and was recognized by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons for his volunteer work.
Seattle Seahawks
Stan Herring, MD. Dr. Herring is a clinical professor in the department of rehabilitative medicine, orthopedics, sports medicine and neurosurgery at the University of Washington Medical Center. He is also the medical director of spine care at UW Medicine and co-director of the Seattle Sports Concussion Program. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed his residency at the UW department of rehabilitation medicine. He has a professional interest in non-operative musculoskeletal and sports medicine, specifically spine disorders and sports concussion. In addition to his work with the Seahawks, Dr. Herring is team physician for the Seattle Mariners.
St. Louis Rams
Robert Brophy, MD. Dr. Brophy is a physician and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Brophy's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at HSS. He has a clinical interest in arthroscopic treatment of cartilage injuries, soccer related injuries and shoulder injuries. He has been listed among America's best doctors for the past two years by Best Doctors, Inc. In addition to his practice, Dr. Brophy is a reviewer for Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research and has written several journal articles.
Mark Halstead, MD. Dr. Halstead is a physician and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison, where he also completed his residency in pediatrics. His additional training includes a fellowship with Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Halstead's clinical interests includes treating pediatric and adolescent sports injuries, managing concussions and treating throwing injuries. He has been listed among the best doctors in America by Best Doctors, Inc. In addition to his practice, Dr. Halstead has published articles on youth sports medicine.
Matt Matava, MD. Dr. Matava is an orthopedic surgeon and associate professor with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in Atlanta. Dr. Matava's additional training includes a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopaedic Center. His areas of interest include ligament injuries of the knee, sports-related injuries in children and pediatric orthopedic knee disorders. Dr. Matava has been named among the best doctors in American for four years by Best Doctors, Inc. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Matava has published several articles on knee surgery.
Rick W. Wright, MD. Dr. Wright is an orthopedic physician and associate professor with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. Dr. Wright's additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center. His professional interests include treating orthopedic knee ligament injuries and shoulder rotator cuff disease. Dr. Wright has been the recipient of the Albert Key Award for resident research by the Mid-American Orthopedic Association and listed as one of the best doctors in America by Best Doctors, Inc.
Mike Chicoine, MD. Dr. Chicoine is a neurosurgeon and assistant professor at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He earned his medical degree from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine and completed his neurosurgery residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Missouri. Dr. Chicoine's additional training includes a fellowship with Skull Base Neurosurgery at Good Samaritan Hospital & University of Cincinnati. His areas of interest include cranial base surgery and degenerative disease of cervical and lumbar spine. He has earned a spot on the best doctors in America list from Best Doctors, Inc., every year since 2002 and has appeared on Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kevin Elder, MD. Dr. Elder is a physician with HealthPoint Medical Group in Tampa, Fla. He earned his medical degree from the Medical University of Ohio/University of Toledo and completed a family practice residency and sports medicine fellowship at Bayfort Medical Center in St. Petersburg, Fla. Dr. Elder has a professional interest in treatment of overuse injuries and non-operative orthopedic sports medicine problems. In addition to his practice, Dr. Elder is affiliate assistant professor of family medicine at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Tennessee Titans
Thomas Byrd, MD. Dr. Byrd, of Nashville (Tenn.) Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, practices sports medicine with an emphasis on less invasive surgical techniques. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville and completed training at the University of Louisville (Ky.). Dr. Byrd's additional training includes a sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery fellowship under James Andrews, MD, in Birmingham. In addition to his work with the Titans, Dr. Byrd has served as a physician for the U.S. Olympic team and is a consultant for several other professional teams. He has authored several publications on arthroscopic surgery and is active in clinical research. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Burton F. Elrod, MD. Dr. Elrod is a physician with Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Nashville, Tenn. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he also completed his residency in orthopedic surgery. Dr. Elrod continued his studies in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation in Los Angeles. His professional interests include arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder and elbow. He is the head team physician for the Titans as well as the team physician for D1 Sports Therapy/Training in Tennessee. In addition to his practice, Dr. Elrod has published several articles and served as a master clinical instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the International Society for Sports Medicine and the National Football League Team Physicians Society.
Washington Redskins
James Andrews, MD. Dr. Andrews is the founder of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Ala. He earned his medical degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and completed his orthopedic residency at Tulane University in New Orleans. Dr. Andrews' additional training includes a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and at the University of Lyon in France. He is nationally recognized as a leader in sports medicine for his work with professional athletes from around the country. He is a member of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Andrews is a past president of the American Orthoapaedic Society for Sports Medicine and has served on the board of directors for the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Knee Society. In addition to his work with the Redskins, Dr. Andrews is the medical director for the Tampa Bay Rays.