47 Results forSports Medicine Doctors near Escondido, CA
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Learn more about Sports Medicine Doctors
A sports medicine doctor specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of exercise- and sports-related injuries. Sports medicine doctors care for sports teams, individual athletes, and other physically active people. Sports medicine doctors are experts in helping people maximize their fitness and performance potential.
A sports medicine doctor typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical, exercise and athletic history
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Educates the patient about sports injury prevention and how to safely return to sports and exercise after injury
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Performs a physical exam that includes evaluation of blood pressure and vital signs, general health, and current or potential injuries
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic conditions due to injuries from sports or activity
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Provides direct care for sports- and activity-related injuries and conditions in the office, hospital, clinic, and rehabilitation facility
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Oversees and monitors sports training and exercise programs to reduce the risk of injuries
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Works closely with your primary care doctor and other specialists and members of your healthcare team to provide optimal care
Sports medicine doctors may also be known by the following names: sports doctor, sports medicine physician, sports injury specialist, and sports medicine specialist.
There are 47 specialists practicing Sports Medicine in Escondido, CA with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 18 hospitals near Escondido, CA with affiliated Sports Medicine specialists, including Palomar Medical Center Poway, Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido and Palomar Medical Center Escondido.
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- 225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102Escondido, CA 920250.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Care Philosophy: Dr. Brummel has enjoyed caring for athletes of all types and at all levels from high school and college to the professional level. He has also enjoyed caring for the everyday athlete making it through life. Even though Dr. Brummel is a surgeon, he believes strongly, that whenever possible, nonsurgical treatment should be discussed with patients as an option. His focus is to provide excellent medical care with a friendly and compassionate approach.
- 15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920648.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Biography: <p>Dr. Philip Balikian is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine, adult reconstructive surgery, hand and upper extremity. He grew up in Boston and graduated with honors from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Dr. Balikian completed his medical school and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, in Worcester MA. </p> <p>Dr. Balikian lives in San Diego with his wife and two children. Prior to joining Arch Health Medical Group in 2006, he was in private practice in Kentucky for 6 years. Dr. Balikian enjoys painting, cooking, gardening and traveling. He is committed to giving back to his community and has traveled to Armenia for several orthopedic missions. </p> <p>Dr. Balikian believes in treating everyone with compassion, kindness, and integrity. He is committed to making a positive contribution to the wellness of his patients and their families.</p>
- 277 Rancheros Dr Ste 370San Marcos, CA 920694.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:
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Care Philosophy: Please visit http://www.drkaska.com/meet-dr-kaska.html to learn more. Dr. Kaska practices Orthopaedic Surgery in North County San Diego specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma, Fracture Care and Sports Medicine. Dr. Kaska graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and completed residency training at the University of California, Irvine. He received subspecialty fellowship training in Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine in Orange, CA and Complex Skeletal Trauma. Dr. Kaska is Board Certified by AAOS.
Dr. Kevin Owsley, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302Escondido, CA 920292.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: <p>Dr. K.C. Owsley is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He has a particular interest in arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle.</p> <p>A native of Escondido, California, Dr. Owsley graduated from San Pasqual High School and went on to receive dual degrees in Philosophy and Zoology from Brigham Young University. He received his Medical Doctorate with honors from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York and remained in New York for his residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center.</p> <p>Upon graduating from residency, Dr. Owsley completed a sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. While there, he worked as part of the medical staff for the L.A. Dodgers, L.A. Lakers, L.A. Angels, L.A. Galaxy, L.A. Sparks Anaheim Ducks, USC Football and many high school, college and amateur athletes.</p> <p>He is a candidate member of the American Academy Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (ANNA).</p> <p>Dr. Owsley lives in San Diego with his wife and is a proud father of two boys and two girls. He enjoys skiing, surfing, cycling and spending time outdoors with his family.</p>
Dr. Brad Cohen, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302Escondido, CA 920292.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: <p>Dr. Brad Cohen is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in sports related injuries and joint replacement surgery. In addition to his residency training in Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Cohen has advanced Fellowships in both arthroscopy and sports medicine, with an emphasis on minimally invasive procedures. (His fellowship emphasized arthroscopic cases involving predominantly knees and shoulders. ) Dr. Cohen also served as a Chief Resident at the New England Baptist Hospital in Boston performing joint replacement surgery.</p> <p>Dr. Cohen has been practicing Orthopedic Surgery in San Diego since 1998. He serves as an active faculty member of the San Diego Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine Fellowship. During his career, Dr. Cohen has been involved in the training of over 45 fellows and has extensive experience teaching post graduate surgeons to perform complex procedures including ligament reconstructions of the knees, rotator cuff surgeries, as well as hip, knee, and shoulder replacements.</p> <p>Dr. Cohen is proud to have received many awards over the past several years, including excellence in patient satisfaction at Palomar Pomerado Hospital and within Sharp Community Medical Group. He was recently a Nationally Rated Top Physician.</p> <p>Dr. Cohen is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated with top academic honors and special recognition in Orthopedic Surgery from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Dr. Cohen completed his internship and residency at New England Medical Center, Tufts University, in Boston. He moved to San Diego in 1997 for his fellowship at UCSD, following which he was invited to remain on clinical faculty.</p> <p>Dr. Cohen is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and is an active member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America.</p> <p>Dr. Cohen lives in Poway with his wife and four children. He is active in the local little league and tennis communities.</p>
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Specialty: Sports Medicine631 E Grand Ave Ste BsteEscondido, CA 920250.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: Getting active and staying active is the most powerful thing a person can do to improve overall health.
Dr. James Bried, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920648.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Biography: <p>Dr. James Bried is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and adult reconstructive surgery. He has been active in developing innovative techniques for minimally invasive surgery. </p> <p>Dr. Bried is an active member of the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He has served as the president of the Western Orthopedic Association, San Diego Chapter. Dr. Bried is a member of the clinical faculty at UCSD and has been an instructor at the San Diego Shoulder Association. He was selected as one of America's Top Orthopedists.</p> <p>Dr. Bried graduated with honors at the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Biology as well as his Medical Doctorate. He completed internship and residency in orthopedics at the University Medical Center in Tucson.</p> <p>Dr. Bried lives in Poway and has been involved in coaching youth baseball and softball. He has served as team physician to local high schools. He enjoys running, tennis, golf and skiing.</p>
Dr. Arush Patel, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 302Escondido, CA 920292.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: Dr. Patel prides himself on providing individualized attention on each patient he treats.
Dr. Jared Brummel, DO
Specialty: Sports Medicine225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102Escondido, CA 920250.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: Dr. Brummel has enjoyed caring for athletes of all types and at all levels from high school and college to the professional level. He has also enjoyed caring for the everyday athlete making it through life. Even though Dr. Brummel is a surgeon, he believes strongly, that whenever possible, nonsurgical treatment should be discussed with patients as an option. His focus is to provide excellent medical care with a friendly and compassionate approach.
Dr. Pascual Dutton, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine225 E 2nd Ave Ste 102 Bldg 2Escondido, CA 920250.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: As an orthopedic surgeon, my goal is to provide personalized care to my patients, utilizing leading edge techniques to treat musculoskeletal conditions, improve function, and help them return to the activities they enjoy.
Dr. Philip Wrotslavsky, DPM
Specialty: Sports Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920648.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Care Philosophy: As a fellowship trained board certified foot and ankle surgeon our mission is to provide innovative care based on solid scientific research the has been shown to give results.
Dr. Alexander Espinoza, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine332 S Juniper St Ste 100Escondido, CA 920250.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Serge Kaska, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine277 Rancheros Dr Ste 370San Marcos, CA 920694.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: Please visit http://www.drkaska.com/meet-dr-kaska.html to learn more. Dr. Kaska practices Orthopaedic Surgery in North County San Diego specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma, Fracture Care and Sports Medicine. Dr. Kaska graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and completed residency training at the University of California, Irvine. He received subspecialty fellowship training in Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine in Orange, CA and Complex Skeletal Trauma. Dr. Kaska is Board Certified by AAOS.
Dr. Philip Balikian, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd # 1Poway, CA 920648.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Biography: <p>Dr. Philip Balikian is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in sports medicine, adult reconstructive surgery, hand and upper extremity. He grew up in Boston and graduated with honors from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Dr. Balikian completed his medical school and residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, in Worcester MA. </p> <p>Dr. Balikian lives in San Diego with his wife and two children. Prior to joining Arch Health Medical Group in 2006, he was in private practice in Kentucky for 6 years. Dr. Balikian enjoys painting, cooking, gardening and traveling. He is committed to giving back to his community and has traveled to Armenia for several orthopedic missions. </p> <p>Dr. Balikian believes in treating everyone with compassion, kindness, and integrity. He is committed to making a positive contribution to the wellness of his patients and their families.</p>
Dr. Deniz Armagan, DPT
Specialty: Sports Medicine2510 S Escondido Blvd # 2Escondido, CA 920252.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Lance Johnson, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 921277.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. John Denning, DO
Specialty: Sports Medicine10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 921277.0 miles awayDr. Jonathan Nissanoff, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine15525 Pomerado Rd Ste E6Poway, CA 920649.0 miles awayDr. Tyler Adamson, DO
Specialty: Sports Medicine10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 921277.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Ernest Kim, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine16899 W Bernardo DrSan Diego, CA 921277.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Eric Yuan, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine16950 Via TazonSan Diego, CA 921277.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Pete Dearmas, DC
Specialty: Sports Medicine105 N Rose St Ste 102Escondido, CA 920271.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. John Fellow, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine15025 Innovation DrSan Diego, CA 921289.3 miles awayJim Marte, PA-C
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery (Physician Assistant)225 E 2nd Ave Ste 260Escondido, CA 920250.3 miles awayDr. Eric Edmonds, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery2125 Citracado Pkwy Ste 100Escondido, CA 920292.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Leon Altamirano, PSY.D
Specialty: Sports Medicine Pain Management150 Valpreda RdSan Marcos, CA 920694.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Paul Brydon, DO
Specialty: Sports Medicine15004 Innovation DrSan Diego, CA 921289.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Heinz Hoenecke Jr, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 921277.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Richard Carreon, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine400 Craven RdSan Marcos, CA 920785.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. John Dawkins, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine15004 Innovation DrSan Diego, CA 921289.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Amity Tung, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine16899 W Bernardo DrSan Diego, CA 921277.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Jan Fronek, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 921277.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Jason Spring, DO
Specialty: Sports Medicine150 Valpreda RdSan Marcos, CA 920694.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Elizabeth Kaufman, MD
Specialty: Emergency Sports Medicine15004 Innovation DrSan Diego, CA 921289.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. William Winternitz Jr, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine12630 Monte Vista Rd Ste 2Poway, CA 920648.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Shaun Berger, MD
Specialty: Pediatrics15004 Innovation DrSan Diego, CA 921289.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Daniel Keefe, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery15004 Innovation DrSan Diego, CA 921289.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Laura Alberton, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery15004 Innovation DrSan Diego, CA 921289.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Sarah Schuler, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine400 Craven RdSan Marcos, CA 920785.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Stephen Daquino, DO
Specialty: Sports Medicine16445 Bernardo Center DrSan Diego, CA 921287.7 miles awayDr. Nicholas Cardinale, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine815 E PENNSYLVANIA AVEEscondido, CA 920250.7 miles awayDr. Brenda Morales, DC
Specialty: Sports Medicine403 W 9th AveEscondido, CA 920250.8 miles awayDr. Bart Green, CHIRMD
Specialty: Sports Medicine1507 E Valley PkwyEscondido, CA 920271.4 miles awayDr. Michael Chuang, DO
Specialty: Sports Medicine400 Craven RdSan Marcos, CA 920785.1 miles awayDr. Scott Flinn, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine15611 Pomerado Rd Ste 400Poway, CA 920648.9 miles awayMary Foster
Specialty: Sports Medicine10790 Rancho Bernardo RdSan Diego, CA 921277.0 miles awayDr. Griffin Elbert, DO
Specialty: Sports Medicine16899 W Bernardo DrSan Diego, CA 921277.1 miles awayDr. Paul Han, MD
Specialty: Sports Medicine15611 Pomerado RdPoway, CA 920648.9 miles awayDr. Eric Greenberg, DO
Specialty: Sports Medicine15549 POMERADO RDPoway, CA 920649.0 miles awayRon Cottrell, CH
Specialty: Sports Medicine1680 S Melrose Dr Ste 105Vista, CA 920819.9 miles away