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Sideline Surgeons is an exclusive medical platform
developed to give elite athletes access to expert
consultations on orthopedic injuries and health
issues from the nation’s highest echelon of
orthopedic sports doctors.
WHAT WE OFFER
ACCESS TO THE industry’s elite orthopedic surgeons.
A streamlined approach to diagnosis, prevention and treatment.
Trusted, confidential & legalized second opinions.
Benefits oF JOINING the SIDELINE SURGEONS
01. Access
Availability of consultations from the best and most experienced orthopedic surgeons in the elite sports marketplace.
02. Efficiency
By streamlining the data access processes and response activities, doctors can deliver more complete and accurate input on the problem, the treatment and direct the road to recovery – all of which should get the athlete back into play more quickly.
03. Legal Protection
Sideline Surgeons creates a safe, secure and private pathway for confidential medical information to be shared, reviewed and used to create treatment.
04. EASE
Doctors and patients or patient’s teams have an easier time sharing thorough information, imaging and feedback.
05. Patient Care
Better understanding of injuries, symptoms, imaging results and direct contact with patients lead to a better under standing and approach to the road to recovery.
06. Turnaround Times
Most diagnoses and doctor to athlete or athlete’s team discussion should be managed between 48 and 72 hours after initial contact.
Areas of Expertise
Shoulder
Specialists SurgeonsMatthew T. Provencher, MD MBA CAPT MC USNR (Ret.)
Dr. Scott M. Mullen, MD
Hand & Wrist
Specialists SurgeonsDr. Thomas R. Hunt, III, MD, DSC
Dr. Michelle G. Carlson, MD
Dr. R. Glenn Gaston, MD
Knee
Specialists SurgeonsDr. Walter Lowe
Matthew T. Provencher, MD MBA CAPT MC USNR (Ret.)
Dr. Bryan G. Vopat, MD
Dr. Scott M. Mullen, MD
Get to know the Sideline SURGEONS
Board of Advisors Foot & ANKLE
Dr. Robert Anderson, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon | Foot & Ankle
Team orthopedist for the Green Bay Packers for the last six years, prior to covering the Carolina Panthers for 18 years.
Co-chairman, NFL Musculoskeletal Committee, 2016 – present Co-chairman…
Dr. Martin J. O’Malley, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon | Foot & Ankle
Team Orthopedist for the Brooklyn Nets as well as the foot and ankle consultant for the New York Giants and New York City Ballet. A frequent consultant to teams in the NBA and NFL.
Dr. David A. Porter, MD, Ph.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon | Foot & Ankle
David Porter, MD, Ph.D. is a graduate of Ball State University and earned his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr Porter also received his Ph.D in Human Bioenergetics…
Foot & ANKLE
Dr. Richard D. Ferkel, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon | Foot & Ankle
He has worked with the U.S. Olympic teams, specifically the U.S. Soccer Team, the Special Olympics, and is a consultant to the NFL, MLB, and NBA.
Dr. J. Chris Coetzee, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon | Foot & Ankle
He is a world-renowned surgeon who has been asked to lecture and teach in more than 20 countries on all continents. He is also one of the Official Team Physicians for the Minnesota Vikings…
Dr. A. Holly Johnson, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon | Foot & Ankle
She is a physician for USA Women’s Ice Hockey and served as the Team Physician at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. She is also currently a team physician for the New Liberty (WNBA) professional basketball team.
Dr. Joseph Park, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon | Foot & Ankle
Dr. Joseph Park is the Foot and Ankle Division Head and Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Virginia. He serves as a Team Physician Foot and Ankle Consultant for the…
Dr. Nicholas Strasser, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon | Foot & Ankle
Dr. Strasser is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery. He works at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and provides specialized expertise in foot…
Board of Advisors Hand, Wrist & Elbow
Dr. Thomas R. Hunt, III, MD, DSC
Orthopedic Surgeon | Hand, Wrist & Elbow
Internationally renowned sports hand/wrist surgeon who functions as Team Physician for the NFL Houston Texans, Hand and Wrist Consultant to the NFL’s Musculoskeletal Committee…
Dr. Michelle G. Carlson, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon | Hand, Wrist & Elbow
Dr. Carlson is the official second opinion physician for the NBA as well as consultant hand surgeon for several professional sports teams, including the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Mets.
Hand, Wrist & Elbow
Dr. R. Glenn Gaston, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon | Hand, Wrist & Elbow
Dr. R. Glenn Gaston has been the Chief of Hand Service for the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Atrium Health – Carolinas Medical Center since 2008 and he is the Program Director for the OrthoCarolina…
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Board of Advisors Sports / Trauma
Matthew T. Provencher, MD MBA CAPT MC USNR (Ret.)
Orthopedic Surgeon | Sports / Trauma
Captain Matthew T. Provencher, MD MBA MC USNR (Ret.), a native of Barrington, New Hampshire attended Oyster River High School in Durham, New Hampshire and the United States Naval Academy…
Dr. Walter Lowe
Orthopedic Surgeon | Sports / Trauma
Dr. Walt Lowe is Chair and Professor of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). He also serves as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Memorial…
Sports / Trauma
Dr. Scott M. Mullen, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon | Sports / Trauma
Assistant team physician for the Kansas City Chiefs and serves as a consultant for the Kansas City Royals and the University of Kansas athletics. He is also the orthopedic team physician for multiple area high…
Dr. Bryan G. Vopat, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon | Foot & Ankle | Sports / Trauma
Completed a sports medicine fellowship through Harvard Medical School. There he helped take care of the New England Revolution, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, and New England…
Board of Advisors ATHLETIC TRAINERS
Kevin Rand LAT, ATC, CSCS
ATC | ATC
Senior director of medical services for Detroit Tigers, 2017-2022. Head AT 2002- 2017 for Detroit Tigers. Assistant AT Montreal Expos Baseball Club, Assistant at Florida Marlins 1992- 2002 Minor…
Casey Smith
ATC | ATC
Director of Player Health and Performance, Dallas Mavericks 2019-current. Head at Dallas Mavericks 2004-Current. Head strength and conditioning, Phoenix Suns 2003-2004.
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