Duke Sports Medicine Center Clinic

Benjamin L. Hechler, DDS, MD is an oral & maxillofacial surgeon who practices oral & maxillofacial surgery, surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Zachary M. Boyd, DPT, PT is a physical therapist.
Pedro E. Santiago, DMD is an orthodontist and dentofacial orthopedist.
Drew H. Lukes, DPT, PT is a sports physical therapist who practices sports physical therapy and orthopedic physical therapy.
Meredith E. Bland, DPT, AT-C is a physical therapist who practices physical therapy and sports physical medicine.
Sarah Hixon, DPT, AT-C, PT, SCS is a physical therapist who practices physical therapy and athletic training.
Kristen M. Rezak, MD is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
Mary H. Bixby, DPT, PT is a physical therapist.
Gary E. Johnson, DPT is a physical therapist.
Jennifer N. Gehrin, DPT is a physical therapist.
Jeffrey H. Wakefield, DPT, AT-C, PT is a physical therapist.
Danny Arora, MD, FRCSC is a sports medicine orthopedic surgeon.
John Magill, DPT, PT is a sports physical therapist.
Ryan R. Kimball, DPT, PT is a physical therapist.
Christopher R. Lefever, DPT, CSCS, SCS, PT is a physical therapist.
Tyler Cope, DPT, AT-C is a sports physical therapist.
Christopher R. Brooks, DPT is a sports physical therapist.
Ilya M. Leyngold, MD is an ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon who practices ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery and ophthalmology.
Laura S. Pietrosimone, PhD, SCS, PT, DPT is a physical therapist.
Thomas J. Otley, DPT, PT is a physical therapist.
Christopher M. Antonelli, DPT, PT is a physical therapist.
Kara Mitchell, LDN, RD, DN, MS is a registered dietitian.
Calton Hall, Jr., AT-C, PA-C is a physician assistant - surgical who practices physician assisting - surgical and athletic training.
Heidi Roach, AT-C is an athletic trainer.
Jaime L. Blanton, PT is a physical therapist.
Justin R. Lynch, PA-C is a physician assistant who practices physician assisting and primary care medicine.
Courtney A. Pyles is an athletic trainer.
William C. Bennett is a pulmonary physiologist.
Ciara Burgi is a physical therapist.
Olivia Abdoo is a physical therapist.
Elizabeth W. Christy, LCSW is a clinical social worker.
Alanna C. Baker, PT is a physical therapist.
Myriam Riboh, PA-C is a physician assistant who practices physician assisting and primary care medicine.
Brian J. Coyne, RCEP is a pulmonary physiologist who practices pulmonary physiology, rehabilitation, respiratory, developmental, rehabilitative and restorative services, and case management / care coordination.
Thomas Willauer is a physical therapist.
Sasha T. Loring, LCSW is a clinical social worker.
Melissa Dahuya is a physical therapist.
Marjorie Scheer, LCSW is a clinical social worker.
Jessica P. Wakefield, LPC is a professional counselor.
Jenna F. Austell, PT is a physical therapist.
Cassandra Rhodes, AT-C is an athletic trainer.
Christopher B. D'errico, MS, AT-C, LAT is an athletic trainer.
Brandon C. Surber, AT-C is a physical therapist who practices physical therapy and athletic training.
Heather S. Myers, PT is a physical therapist.

Our Facilities

Duke Sports Medicine Center Clinic has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since May 29, 2014 and its NPI numbers are 1144632894 (certified on 05/29/2014) and 1083329023 (certified on 01/13/2023).

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To schedule an appointment, please call (919) 684-5888.

Orthopedic Surgery

Duke Sports Medicine Center Clinic is an Orthopedic Surgery practice in Durham, NC with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preoperative, operative, and postoperative treatments and diagnostics of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. Orthopedic Surgeons at Duke Sports Medicine Center Clinic perform non-surgical and surgical treatments of musculoskeletal injuries and dysfunctions. Orthopedic Surgery is the branch of surgery that treats musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders both surgically and nonsurgically. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Orthopedic Surgery practices include sports injuries, back pain, ruptured disks and spinal stenosis, bone tumors, carpal tunnel, hand arthritis and hand injuries, club foot, bow legs and hip dysplasia, orthopaedic trauma, limb lengthening, Achilles tendon injuries, bunions and foot and ankle injuries, as well as osteoporosis and arthritis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Orthopedic Surgery practices include knee arthroscopy and meniscectomy, shoulder arthroscopy and decompression, carpal tunnel release, knee arthroscopy and chondroplasty, removal of support implant, knee arthroscopy and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, knee replacement, repair of femoral neck fracture, repair of trochanteric fracture, debridement of skin/muscle/bone/fracture, knee arthroscopy repair of both meniscis, hip replacement, shoulder arthroscopy/distal clavicle excision, repair of rotator cuff tendon, repair fracture of radius (bone)/ulna, laminectomy, repair of ankle fracture (bimalleolar type), shoulder arthroscopy and debridement, lumbar spinal fusion, repair fracture of the distal part of radius, low back intervertebral disc surgery, incise finger tendon sheath, repair of ankle fracture (fibula), repair of femoral shaft fracture, and repair of trochanteric fracture.

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopedic Surgeons in Durham, NC

Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery

Duke Sports Medicine Center Clinic is a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery practice in Durham, NC with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in preventing, diagnosing, and treating athletic-related injuries. Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeons at Duke Sports Medicine Center Clinic perform surgery, medication, and physical rehabilitation to patients suffering sport-related injuries. Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery is a medical specialty dealing with injuries and disorders related to athletic activities. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery practices include torn ACL, chronic joint and back pain, knee injury, neck injury, muscle sprain, spinal disc pain, disc herniation, hamstring injury, and nerve dysfunction. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgery practices include diagnostic imaging like x-ray, MRI, and CT scan, pain and mobility assessment, surgical repair of injured muscles, ligaments, nerves, and joints, physical therapy, inflammation reduction techniques, medical massage, acupuncture, diet and nutrition recommendation, nerve pain block injections, and referral to other specialists as needed.

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeons in Durham, NC