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Burton Elrod, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics, serving patients at the Midtown and Green Hills locations in Nashville and Cool Springs office in Franklin, Tennessee. He is experienced in performing arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow.
A native of Centerville, Tennessee, Dr. Elrod attended Lipscomb University for his undergraduate degree and received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee. After completing his orthopedic residency at the University of Tennessee,
Dr. Elrod continued his post-graduate studies in sports medicine at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation. Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Elrod holds memberships in numerous professional societies, including the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.
Dr. Elrod’s specialties include sports-related injuries and arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. Dr. Elrod has been an NFL physician for 19 years and is a team physician for Lipscomb University. He has authored many scientific articles and book chapters. In addition, he has served as a master clinical instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Dr. Elrod has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor from 2014-2020. During his spare time, Dr. Elrod enjoys running, racquetball, driving race cars, snow skiing, scuba diving, diving with sharks, listening to music, and spending time with his family.
W. Joseph Absi, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience treating musculoskeletal system conditions with state-of-the-art surgical and nonsurgical therapies. He founded Orthopaedics of Atlanta and Aesthetic Institute to improve joint health and increase the overall well-being of the women, men, and children of Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to orthopedic medicine and surgery, Orthopaedics of Atlanta and Aesthetic Institute offers sports medicine, lifestyle and nutritional counseling, and anti-aging treatments that promote a whole-patient, whole-life approach to wellness and optimization.
Dr. Absi graduated with honors with a pre-med degree from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where he was ranked in the top 10% of the graduating class. He completed his residency at the University of Montreal, also in Montreal. He’s a diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Known for his patient-centered approach to medicine, Dr. Absi devotes time and attention to everyone who comes to him for care. He’s passionate about helping professional and amateur athletes recover more quickly and avoid further injury with sports medicine and physical therapy. He also provides trauma services, including fracture fixations.
Patients also seek Dr. Absi's expertise in sports medicine, with his experience performing shoulder and knee arthroscopy and reconstruction, as well as hip, knee, and shoulder replacements damaged by sports injuries or arthritis. He offers nonsurgical treatments for spinal conditions and minimally invasive therapies and surgeries to correct carpal tunnel syndrome, excise cysts, and repair hammertoe and other musculoskeletal conditions.
Dr. Absi stays current with advances in his specialty through continuing education. During his free time, he enjoys sports and music.
“Had a great experience. Very patient and friendly. I felt very comfortable going there and he was not pushy unlike some other surgeons.
Highly recommend!”
With over a decade of experience, Eric Blanson, DPM, is a skilled podiatrist and founder of PMC Foot and Ankle Clinic in Spring, Texas. He has special interests in pediatrics, sports medicine, aesthetic foot surgery, diabetic foot and wound care, plantar fasciitis, biomechanics, and more.
Dr. Blanson was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He received both academic and athletic college scholarships. He attended Southern University and A&M College and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he graduated with honors and earned a Bachelor of Science in biology. After graduating, Dr. Blanson completed medical school at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, graduating in the top 10% of his class with honors. Dr. Blanson then completed his residency at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood in Texas. During his residency, he received training in a multitude of surgical specialties and attained specialized certification in rearfoot/ankle reconstruction and trauma surgery.
Dr. Blanson is affiliated with many hospitals and surgical centers in Houston, Spring, and Conroe, Texas. He is also a member of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, American Podiatric Medical Association, and Ohio Podiatric Medical Student Association.
In December of 2018, Dr. Blanson established PMC Foot and Ankle Clinic. The team takes a comprehensive, family-style approach to care, in which Dr. Blanson speaks directly to the patient to build a relationship and understand their background. After considering their lifestyle and needs, he then develops an appropriate treatment plan and consistently follows up to ensure each patient’s optimal health. Dr. Blanson also explains treatments and procedures in a patient-friendly way.
At PMC Foot and Ankle Clinic, the team is experienced in treating many podiatry conditions, such as bunions, flatfoot, hammertoe, and ingrown toenails. The team can help patients suffering from heel pain, nerve pain, joint pain, and sports injuries. The practice also offers advanced regenerative medicine treatments, such as stem cells and plasma-rich platelets, as well as laser therapy, laser surgery, and CO2 lasers.
The team at PMC Foot and Ankle Clinic looks forward to providing you with premium medical care. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book online today.
Joelle Stabile Rehberg, DO, FAOASM, is an experienced primary care and sports medicine specialist at Family and Sports Medicine Institute of NJ in Montclair, New Jersey. with over 30 years of experience in sports medicine.
Dr. Rehberg is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (FAOASM), and earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM). She completed her Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship through the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine at Union Hospital. Her training involved working with Kean University and Seton Hall University's athletic departments and several local high schools. She also provided coverage for WWE as well as the XFL.
Dr. Rehberg completed her residency in Family Practice at Christ Hospital and St. Francis Hospital in Jersey City. She graduated from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey -School of Osteopathic Medicine (now Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine) and received a Bachelor of Science from Seton Hall University, where she worked in the Sports Medicine Department.
Dr. Rehberg started her practice years working in primary care in Montville, New Jersey. She then worked as a concussion specialist at the Center for Concussion Care at Atlantic Health at Overlook Hospital. She has also worked as the non-surgical spine specialist at Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists, specializing in the non-surgical treatment of spinal patients. Dr. Rehberg has been the District Physician for the Montville Township Board of Education since 2001.
Dr. Rehberg has lectured at the national and local levels on musculoskeletal care and concussion management and has recently co-authored the updated version of ConcussionWise™, an online educational tool for athletes, parents, and coaches. Dr. Rehberg is co-author of Cram Session in General Medical Conditions: A Handbook for Students and Clinicians, which has been published in Clinics in Sports Medicine.
Dr. Rehberg's interests include all acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, specializing in non-operative spinal care, and sports related concussion management. She is dedicated to caring for all athletes and has a special interest in Women's Musculoskeletal Health.
Dr. Rehberg is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, is a member of and board-certified by the American College of Family Physicians (ACOFP), and is a member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine.
“I walked into Family and Sports Medicine Institute with an old friend. It wasn't a good one. Piriformis syndrome is something I have been experiencing for many many years. I was never able to understand exactly what, and why it was happening. In less than 15 minutes, Dr. Rehberg diagnosed the problem, showed me images of the muscle location and how it operated. I had brought along my Napoxen and Muscle relaxers from previous doctors but explained that I did not want to mask the problem. I wanted it solved. Dr. Rehberg gave with a few simple stretches that got right to the source muscle. A few days of rest and stretches and I am back in my Orange Theory routine. More knowledgeable, more mindful, more aware of how my body works. This is the kind of doctor I prefer. Pills are a last resort, not a first response. Thank You everyone at Family and Sports Medicine Institute. Dr. Hector and Dr. Mascaro are also stellar in the field of Sports Medicine. I have had the pleasure of being treated by the entire staff! Highly recommend this practice!”
Adam Redlich, MD, is board-certified and fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine, practicing at A+ Athlete Sports Medicine. With two office locations in Robbinsville (Mercer county) and Neptune (Monmouth), New Jersey, Dr. Redlich sees patients at both offices & brings with him over 20 years of experience in the field.
Dr. Redlich's passion is to maintain the small-town, local sports doctor approach for the region, which he has been doing since 2003 - even before he opened A+ Athlete Sports Medicine. He takes great pride in serving the community and surrounding area he calls home.
Dr. Redlich also trained under one of the non-operative sports medicine field’s founders at Rutgers/Jersey Shore University Medical Center - Sports Medicine Fellowship, Dr. Stephen Rice, in addition to leaders in the Sports Medicine & Regenerative Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound fields – Dr. Brian Shiple and Dr. Robert Monaco.
Education has always been of importance to Dr. Redlich. He trained at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Crozer Keystone Healthplex Sports Medicine Institute. During his family medicine residency at suburban Philadelphia's Crozer Keystone Health System, he acquired tremendous experience caring for athletes from local schools, weekend warriors doing marathons and triathlons, and higher level athletes at nearby Olympic Training Sites thru Healthplex Sports Medicine Institute. Dr. Redlich remains an adjunct faculty member and volunteer clinical instructor for Rutgers - RWJ Medical School – Family Medicine, RWJBarnabas Residency – Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, Hackensack Meridian Health – Jersey Shore University Medical Center / Ocean Medical Center – Pediatrics & Family Medicine, CentraState Medical Center – Family Medicine, Newark Beth Israel – Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
He also maintains medical hospital staff privileges at RWJBarnabas - Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton, Penn Health - Princeton Medical Center, and Hackensack Meridian Health - Jersey Shore University Medical Center. He serves on the Medical Advisory Panels for the joint ventures between the hospitals/fitness & wellness centers regarding programs related to health and wellness for RWJ Hamilton & Princeton Medical Center. Furthermore, he works with local Physical Therapy and Athletic Training Programs serving as a consulting physician.
Dr. Redlich lives with his family within a few minutes of his office and was born and raised in Monmouth County. He himself enjoys being active having over the years been a coach, runner, marathoner, triathlete, golfer, weight-lifter, hiker, mountain & trail biker, cycling, spin, yoga, walker, and High Intensity Interval Training participant at various points in his life.
Tony Zemlinsky, DC, is a licensed and certified chiropractic sports physician and sports injury specialist at Active Rehab Clinics, with locations in Bucktown, Chicago, and Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Zemlinsky (“Dr. Z”) uses his personal experience as an athlete to evaluate and treat various injuries and offers innovative treatment modalities that help with physical rehabilitation.
Dr. Z completed his medical degree at the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois, in 2002. He is also a Master Certified Aquatic Therapy practitioner. Dr. Z and his team use the Burdenko Method of water and land-based exercises to optimize patient outcomes and allow faster recovery from trauma. He also develops individualized conditioning and strengthening programs for various sports based on an athlete’s goals.
With his expertise in various rehabilitation methods, Dr. Z is uniquely qualified to treat a wide range of physical injuries for both athletes and non-athletes alike. To make an appointment with Dr. Z, call Active Rehab Clinics or book online today.
Tony Zemlinsky, DC, is a licensed and certified chiropractic sports physician and sports injury specialist at Active Rehab Clinics, with locations in Bucktown, Chicago, and Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Zemlinsky (“Dr. Z”) uses his personal experience as an athlete to evaluate and treat various injuries and offers innovative treatment modalities that help with physical rehabilitation.
Dr. Z completed his medical degree at the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois, in 2002. He is also a Master Certified Aquatic Therapy practitioner. Dr. Z and his team use the Burdenko Method of water and land-based exercises to optimize patient outcomes and allow faster recovery from trauma. He also develops individualized conditioning and strengthening programs for various sports based on an athlete’s goals.
With his expertise in various rehabilitation methods, Dr. Z is uniquely qualified to treat a wide range of physical injuries for both athletes and non-athletes alike. To make an appointment with Dr. Z, call Active Rehab Clinics or book online today.
Zachary Perlman, DO, is a board-certified internal medicine and primary care sports medicine specialist in Little Silver, New Jersey. At Kai Sports Medicine, Dr. Perlman provides care for athletes and the general population and is particularly interested in minimally invasive orthopedic procedures, including ultrasound-guided joint injections. He is fascinated with longevity medicine and sports nutrition and also plans to obtain his certification in obesity medicine.
Dr. Perlman spent his childhood in Toms River, New Jersey, near the shore. He earned his undergraduate degree at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in molecular biology and biochemistry and completed medical school in South Florida at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.
His residency training involved three years in internal medicine and one year in general surgery, as he was always drawn to the procedural aspects of medicine. He furthered his training with a primary care sports medicine fellowship in San Antonio, Texas, where he worked alongside the NBA San Antonio Spurs physicians.
Dr. Perlman has always been active and enjoys participating in sports himself, as he was a swimmer and a collegiate wrestler throughout his childhood and during high school. He now continues to stay active by running, snowboarding, playing golf, playing basketball, and participating in many other sports. His hobbies include yoga, meditation, and spending time with his wife and child.
Milton Chávez, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician at his practice, Dr. Milton Chávez MD, SC in Wicker Park, Chicago. Dr. Chávez takes a proactive approach to medical care and views his role as a patient advocate, exploring all avenues to help them prevent, improve, or maintain health and wellness.
After completing his Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages at Wofford College in Spartanburg, North Carolina, Dr. Chávez went on to earn his medical degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He then completed his surgical residency and a pediatric surgical fellowship at the University of California at Los Angeles, before moving to the midwest for his family medicine residency training at Rush University in Chicago. He also completed a mini epilepsy fellowship at Bowman Grey School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Chávez is board certified in family medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He’s also an active member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Society of Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology, and the American College of Physician Executives.
In addition to providing compassionate care to all of his patients, Dr. Chávez’s special interests include in-office surgery and procedures, including the diagnosis and management of skin and musculoskeletal disorders.
Dr. Chávez has many interests, but he’s passionate about health, food, travel, and cycling.
Christina Hector, DO, is a board-certified primary care and sports medicine specialist at Family and Sport Medicine Institute of NJ in Montclair, New Jersey.
Born and raised in New York, Dr. Hector received her medical degree from UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine (recently renamed Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine). She completed residency training in Family Medicine at Crozer-Keystone Health System in Springfield, Pennsylvania, followed by specialty fellowship training in Sports Medicine at Atlantic Health System Hospitals in Morristown, New Jersey.
During residency, Dr. Hector received several awards, including the Crozer-Keystone Resident Scholarly Project Award, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Resident Teacher Award, and the Sports Medicine Recognition Award. During her fellowship, she received the College of Saint Elizabeth Body, Mind, and Spirit Award for her work and dedication to the health of student athletes.
During her specialty training in Sports Medicine, Dr. Hector had the privilege to work with the New York Jets professional football team. Dr. Hector is a former Division I track and field runner at Northeastern University and values the importance of health and physical fitness.
Timothy Mazzola, MD, is triple board-certified in family medicine, sports medicine, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. He practices as a non-operative orthopedic and regenerative medicine specialist at Breakthrough Regenerative Orthopedics in Boulder, Colorado. His enduring professional passion is to bring restoration, healing, and hope to those looking to return to the life they love and be the people they are called to be.
Dr. Mazzola formerly worked as a non-operative orthopedic specialist at Cornerstone Orthopedics for eight years and was a United States Air Force Academy team physician.
Passionate about teaching, Dr. Mazzola is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Colorado in Boulder, teaching family medicine residents. He is a national expert and highly sought-after physician educator who has taught musculoskeletal and sports ultrasound for many years at the Gulfcoast Ultrasound Institute and Advanced US courses at the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine National Conferences.
As a leader in the field, he recently co-authored a chapter on using ultrasound-guided techniques in regenerative medicine procedures in one of the first textbooks on regenerative orthopedics, titled "Regenerative Treatments in Sports and Orthopedic Medicine," edited by Drs. Malanga and Ibrahim.
Apart from his passion for bringing restoration and healing to those God sends his way, he is blessed to have recently celebrated 25 years of marriage to his heroic and amazingly compassionate bride. They have been blessed with two amazing sons, each gifted with strength, kindness, brilliance, and leadership.
In his free time, you may find Dr. Mazzola cranking his bike up a trail, flowing down a mountain through powder, or, if he's lucky, riding great waves with good friends.
“Dr Mazzola has been a life-saver for me as I am an American Sign Language interpreter and a runner. As arthritis has developed with age and use in my hands and knees, I have found his treatments to be the answer I needed to keep myself active and working. Not sure what I’d have done without him!”
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Melissa Mascaro, MD, is a primary care and sports medicine specialist at Family and Sport Medicine Institute of NJ in Montclair, New Jersey.
Dr. Mascaro completed her fellowship training in primary care sports medicine at the University of Connecticut under the direction of Thomas Trojian, MD, Giselle Aerni, MD, Robert Arcerio, MD, Tom DeBeridino, Michael Joyce, MD, and the late Jeff Anderson, MD. She served as a team physician, assisting with the University of Connecticut athletics coverage for the UConn Huskies National Championship Women's Basketball Team and Men's Basketball Team. She has also covered various events, including MMA Fighting, freestyle ski jump competitions, Lake Placid Ironman, NYC Marathon, the 2013 Boston Marathon, Big East Soccer Tournaments, and many other events.
For her residency training in family medicine, Dr. Mascaro studied at Hackensack Mountainside Family Medicine, where she served as academic chief resident. Before graduating from St. Matthew's University School of Medicine, she received a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University. Dr. Mascaro is a former full-scholarship Division 1 gymnast from West Virginia University, where she was co-captain of her NCAA team.
Dr. Mascaro has worked in private practice locally, helping to develop primary care sports medicine in the community. She has been named Top Doctor 2022 and 2023 by NJ Monthly as well as Castle Connolly.
She believes patients deserve individualized, flexible care designed to fit their schedules. Sometimes, this means virtual visits, prolonged visits, email and phone access, annual physicals, or comprehensive wellness and evaluation plans for the athletic season. With this in mind, she has entered private practice to focus on helping her patients meet their goal of achieving competitive excellence.
Her team coverage experience includes Olympic, Professional, Collegiate, High school and Recreational. She works with NJ/NY Gotham FC Soccer, Seton Hall University Athletics, New Jersey City University, Montclair State University, and Stevens Institute of Technology Athletics, among others. She is currently Medical Director of SHU Health Services. Dr. Mascaro has assisted with coverage of Rutgers Women gymnastics and is a consultant physician for USA gymnastics. She covers events such as the Kellogg's Tour of Olympic Gymnasts, P & G Championships, AT & T American Cup, and other qualifying competitions. She works with multiple local gyms to provide preventative and management of chronic injuries to recreational and elite athletes alike.
She is a certified ringside physician for USA Boxing and covers Golden Gloves and Diamond Glove events.
She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Seton Hall University and St. George's School of Medicine. She has recently published book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals, presented research, and given instructional lectures at sports medicine meetings nationally and internationally. Most recently, she was part of a team to publish & "Gymnastics Concussion Return to Play" in November 2019.
Dr. Mascaro's research interests include the health of female athletes and injury prevention in adolescent athletes. As a student, she spent time at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta, working on policy and legislature for "Exercise is Medicine."
Dr. Mascaro performs diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound guided injections and manages the conservative nonoperative treatment of sports medicine injuries. She is a certified hyperbaric physician and former Medical Director for Restorix Health. She is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine.
“There is a reason why Dr Mascaro and the whole practice has such great reviews. My son had back pain for over month and a half and after few test, PT visits his condition didn’t get better. Then we went to see Dr Mascaro and because of her and colleagues throughout examination they were able to find a fracture in the spine which was missed by radiologist at imaging center. Again I can’t praise her knowledge and care for patients enough. ”
Kevin O’Donnell, DO, is an expert in non-surgical musculoskeletal care and bio-restorative therapies. He also specializes in minimally invasive treatments for osteoarthritis and chronic soft tissue injuries. Dr. O’Donnell offers care to patients at Breakthrough Regenerative Orthopedics at their Centennial, Colorado location.
Dr. O’Donnell is originally from West Chester, Pennsylvania, and completed medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Dr. O’Donnell subsequently served in the United States Air Force and was named 6th Medical Group Physician of the Year. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Toledo Hospital in Ohio to further his orthopedic expertise. Dr. O’Donnell then spent 12 years in Flagstaff, Arizona, specializing in minimally invasive and cutting-edge non-operative treatments. While in Flagstaff, he cared for national and international Olympic Athletes training at high altitudes.
Dr. O’Donnell was previously an adjunct professor at A. T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri. He looks forward to providing patients with the best possible non-surgical options available to help relieve their pain.
In his spare time, he enjoys reading, gardening, and traveling. Dr. O’Donnell also enjoys staying active. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys both participating in and watching a wide variety of sports. Dr. O’Donnell resides in Highlands Ranch with his wife, Meghan, and three energetic boys, Cole (8), Ryan (6), and Jack (3).
“Dr. O’Donnell has been helping me heal several torn muscles and tendons, as well as treating 3 different nerve pain areas. He is patient and listens while consistently providing ongoing dynamic assessment and treatment! Highly recommend as I didn’t think I would ever get back to activities I enjoy!”
Dr. Azeem completed his undergraduate education at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and graduated from medical school, earning his Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine. After that, he completed an internship at Medstar Harbor Hospital Center in Baltimore and a residency at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Washington, DC, where he was the chief resident.
After filling a faculty position at Medstar Georgetown University as a musculoskeletal medicine specialist, he went on to complete an ACGME interventional pain fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, under the guidance of internationally renowned pain physician Dr. Frank J.E. Falco.
Dr. Azeem served as a board member for the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and held the position of director of neuromodulation in a multidisciplinary pain practice in New Orleans before moving to Florida. He recently developed the first successful non-opioid based interventional pain clinic in the Sarasota, Florida, area.
His background helped shape Dr. Azeem’s approach to treating pain, and he includes both patients and their families in developing treatment plans so that everyone involved understands the origin of the patient’s pain as well as their available treatment options.
Currently, Dr. Azeem is an associate assistant professor in the pain/neurology department of the University of South Florida, and actively continues to conduct research and author peer-reviewed publications in addition to treating patients, President, Florida Society of Pain & Neuroscience, Chair of Strategic Development for State Society Engagement and Advocacy, American Society of Pain & Neuroscience and Board of Directors, Florida Prescription Drug Monitoring Foundation.
Philosophy
“Pain does not discriminate regardless of age, gender, race, or activity level. I understand that pain can affect a person physically, emotionally, and socially with at times debilitating effects that are often overlooked or misunderstood. My desire is to provide individualized care that incorporates patient education and provides cutting edge, long term pain solutions. I believe that by building a relationship with each patient and using a team oriented approach to provide relief for those that suffer, together, we can restore your quality of life.”
Board-certified in Family Medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, Andrea Pana, MD, has treated patients in various settings since 1994. Her expertise is in Sports Medicine and the care of Musculoskeletal Injuries. Dr. Pana sees patients throughout Austin and San Antonio, Texas, at Serenity Medical Centers.
After receiving her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees from George Washington University, Dr. Pana completed a Family Medicine Residency at UCLA and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University. She also served as a physician in the United States Air Force.
Dr. Pana has treated athletes for every major college sport as well as professional and Olympic athletes. She served on the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Board from 2008-2012.
Academically, Dr. Pana has been involved in educating physician assistants, medical students, residents, and athletic training students. She has several publications relating to concussions in athletes and has assisted in editing the 5 Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Dr. Pana has joined Serenity Medical Group to help care for patients with work-related injuries and active patients in the area with musculoskeletal or sports-related injuries.
In her free time, Dr. Pana enjoys swimming and walking. She also enjoys movies and exploring all the local family-friendly events with her 8-year-old son.
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