7 Results for Sports Medicine near Biloxi, MS

Dr. Gottschalk's Biography — Andrew W. Gottschalk, M.D. trained in sports medicine at both Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic. His extensive experience includes treating athletes of all levels of competition, including those in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NCAA Division I. As Ochsner’s Director of Primary Care Sports Medicine, Dr. Gottschalk serves as Head Medical Team Physician for the NBA New Orleans Pelicans. Dr. Gottschalk is a member of the NBA’s Board of Athlete Health and is involved in several other sports medicine associations and initiatives. Dr. Gottschalk is also an avid writer, his multiple publication projects include his regular newspaper column, “The Sports Medicine Doctor.” Dr. Gottschalk is the current Musculoskeletal Health Editor for the medical journal Evidence-Based Practice

Dr. Choate's Biography — Dr. Choate is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at the Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. His practice focuses on arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. He is currently head team physician for Dillard University, Delgado College, and several high schools in the New Orleans area. Dr. Choate graduated with Cum Laude from Davidson College in North Carolina, where he was an academic all-conference pitcher for the baseball team. He received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2007. He then completed his internship and residency at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Following residency, he served four years in the U.S. Air Force at Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix, Arizona, where he was Chief of the Orthopedic Department and Medical Director of Surgical Services for the 56th Medical Group. Under his leadership, the medical group twice earned the Air Education and Training Command award for “Best Clinic in the Air Force”, as well as the “Patient Safety” award. Dr. Choate’s clinical experience includes overseas deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, earning him the Air Force Commendation medal for meritorious service. While in Phoenix, Dr. Choate also served on staff for the Abrazo Medical Group and provided orthopaedic trauma care at West Valley Hospital’s Level 1 trauma center. Following military service, Dr. Choate completed a fellowship in sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction at the renowned Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas, under the direction of Drs. John Tokish and Richard Hawkins.Dr. Choate has a specific interest in the advancement of sports medicine through research and has published multiple book chapters and peer-reviewed scientific articles. His research has been presented at several national and international orthopedic conferences. Professional society memberships include the Arthroscopy Association of North America, Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and The Hawkins Society. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, he is married with two children.

Dr. Kindl's Biography — Dr. Kindl is board certified by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University. At LSU he was a varsity swimmer and an Academic All-American while he earned his medical degree. For the next five years, as part of his internship and residency, Dr. Kindl continued advanced training in orthopedic surgery at Charity Hospital in New Orleans and University of Alabama in Birmingham. While in Birmingham he trained under the world-renowned orthopedic physician of professional athletes Dr. James Andrews. Following his orthopedic residency, he completed a year-long fellowship specializing in sports medicine at the non-profit education and research organization, Orthopedic Research of Virginia in Richmond. He is a fellowship-trained board certified specialist in upper extremity and sports medicine surgical procedures, and has been an orthopedic consultant for various professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams including Hampden Sydney College (Hampden Sydney, VA) and the Washington Redskins (Washington DC). Dr. Kindl has also been a medical volunteer for the Virginia Special Olympics. Dr. Kindl has tremendous experience in the field of minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques that emphasizes a potentially easier and quicker recovery. These principles, initially developed for the competitive athlete, apply to all injuries whether they occur in the recreational environment, work place, or at home.