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Michael Banffy, MD
United States of America

Dr. Banffy practices at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in Sports Medicine, advanced hip, shoulder, and knee arthroscopy, joint preservation, complex cartilage restoration and elbow arthroscopy with tendon and ligament repair.

Education

Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Medical Doctorate, 2006
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center – Internship, General Surgery, 2007
Harvard – Massachusetts General Hospital & Brigham and Women’s Hospital – Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2011
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic – Fellowship, Sports Medicine, 2012

Professional Memberships

Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
International Cartilage Repair Society
International Society for Hip Arthroscopy
NFL Physicians Society

Sports Affiliations

Team Physician, Los Angeles Rams
Orthopaedic consultant to MLB pro athletes
Orthopaedic consultant to LMU Athletics

Timothy Bert, MD
United States of America

A native of St. Paul, MN, Dr. Bert completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He obtained his medical degree from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. He then completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the prestigious University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic.

Following his residency, Dr. Bert received advanced fellowship training in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee at the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Bert was an assistant team physician for the Los Angeles Lakers, Sparks, Kings, Dodgers, and Anaheim Ducks. He additionally provided coverage for the Summer X Games in Los Angeles.

Following his fellowship, Dr. Bert spent additional time observing leading hip arthroscopic surgeons across the country learning the intricacies of this continually evolving field. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery as well as obtaining a subspecialty certification in sports medicine.

Dr. Bert works closely with physiatrists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, rehab specialists, and primary care sports medicine providers in a multi-disciplinary team approach to optimize the care and outcomes for patients of all ages. He was the team physician for the Sereno Soccer Club of Arizona, Arizona Scorpions Football Team, and the WNBA Mercury. He was the assistant team physician for the Phoenix Suns and assisted with the MLS Minnesota United soccer team. He currently is the team physician for the High School Arizona Cycling League, ASU Wakedevils Wakeboarding Team, and assistant team physician for the Arizona Cardinals.

J.W. Thomas Byrd, MD
United States of America

Dr. Byrd practices at the Nashville Hip Institute at TOA. A native Nashvillian, Dr. Byrd is the third generation of physicians in his family to serve this community. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Miami, graduating magna cum laude. He obtained his medical degree from Vanderbilt University and performed his orthopaedic training at the University of Louisville. Dr. Byrd participated in fellowship training programs in two specialty areas of orthopaedics. The first, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery under Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Alabama, has remained the focus of Dr. Byrd’s career. Additionally, Dr. Byrd gained fellowship training in joint replacement and reconstructive surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston.

Dr. Byrd is a recent Past President of both the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA) and the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). He is a member of the International Hip Society (IHS), Herodicus Society, Twentieth Century Orthopaedic Association, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS), and Hip Society.

Dr. Byrd is team physician for the Tennessee Titans and has served as physician for the U.S. Olympic Team. He is a consulting orthopaedic surgeon for numerous professional sports franchises from the NFL, NHL, NBA, WNBA, and MLB, as well as the ATP professional tennis tour; and sits on the board of the Titleist Performance Institute. For twenty years, Dr. Byrd also served as team physician for area universities including Trevecca Nazarene University and Martin Methodist College, in addition to numerous high schools and attending physician to the Nashville Ballet.

Dr. Byrd pioneered many of the surgical techniques for hip arthroscopy commonly employed throughout the orthopaedic world and invented numerous instruments that have revolutionized aspects of orthopaedic surgery. He has been one of the leaders for defining and developing the role of less invasive arthroscopic techniques in and around the hip. He travels the world as a visiting surgeon, invited professor, and lecturer, including stops on all six populated continents. Dr. Byrd has authored three textbooks on hip arthroscopy, edited numerous other textbooks and journals, and has published over 220 scientific papers, technical and review articles, and book chapters. His referral base of patients is international, and surgeons from all corners of the globe visit Nashville to learn his techniques.

Jorge Chahla, MD
United States of America

Dr. Jorge Chahla is an orthopedic surgeon based in Chicago who specializes in the treatment of complex knee, hip, shoulder issues and all sports related injuries. He is a team physician for the Chicago White Sox (MLB), the Chicago Bulls (NBA), and the Chicago Fire (MLS). He is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center. In addition, he serves as the Director of Biomechanical Research and Director of the International Fellowship Program that attracts surgeons from all over the world to train and study at Rush. Dr. Chahla completed several fellowships at the top programs in the United States in addition to earning his PhD degree in knee biomechanics from the Catholic University of Argentina (UCA) with Summa Cum Laude honors.

Dr. Chahla is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of orthopedic sports medicine through minimally invasive techniques, and as a pioneer in novel biologic treatments. Dr. Chahla’s approach is based on a philosophy that each individual procedure is specific and customized to the individual needs of each patient. He uses minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques so that recovery time is minimized. Dr. Chahla’s focus is not only a patient’s full recovery, but the speed of that recovery to return to sport. To accomplish this, his team coordinates comprehensive postoperative care, which includes objective assessments of motion and subsequent interaction with physical therapists, coaches, and athletic trainers to ensure return to preinjury performance.

Dr. Chahla has dedicated significant time to the study and research of joint preservation procedures and cartilage restoration techniques with more than 250 publications in prestigious scientific journals, over 30 book chapters, 5 edited books, and is regularly invited to present his research at both national and internationalat orthopaedic conferences and meetings. Dr. Chahla is well recognized for his anatomical knowledge that has helped develop novel surgical techniques that can be found in a multitude of publications and books.

Richard Ferkel, MD
United States of America

Dr. Ferkel grew up in Illinois and attended UCLA where he played football for two years. Subsequently, he graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago and accomplished his orthopedic training at UCLA.

He completed fellowship training in sports medicine and reconstructive knee and shoulder surgery at the Southern California Orthopedic Institute and had additional training in foot and ankle surgery at that time.

He is currently the director of the sports medicine fellowship program at Southern California Orthopedic Institute. Dr. Ferkel has published numerous articles regarding the shoulder, knee, foot and ankle, and sports medicine. He co-edited the book, "Prosthetic Ligament Reconstruction of the Knee," and authored the textbook "Arthroscopic Surgery of the Foot and Ankle." He lectures extensively all over the world. In addition, he has invented numerous surgical devices and performed live surgery throughout Europe. He has received numerous awards and was selected to be in the book entitled "The Best Doctors in America."

Dr. Ferkel is an Assistant Clinical Professor of orthopedic surgery at UCLA and was chief of arthroscopic surgery at Wadsworth Veterans Hospital for fifteen years. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine, and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.

He is a qualified medical examiner (QME) for the State of California Industrial Medical Council, Department of Industrial Relations.

Dr. Ferkel started the Athletic Training Program at Southern California Orthopedic Institute. In addition, he has been the team physician for Crespi Carmelite, Oaks Christian, and Harvard-Westlake High Schools, and Los Angeles Valley College for many years. 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.

Outside of the office, Dr. Ferkel enjoys playing tennis, skiing, drumming, and spending time with his family. He also assists in fundraising for a variety of charities.

Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, MD
United States of America

At the Sports Medicine Center, part of NYU Langone Orthopedic Center, Dr. Lomas specializes in sports medicine and offers people a variety of treatments, including ligament reconstruction, cartilage repair, hip arthroscopy, elbow and knee surgery, and shoulder replacement.

An avid hockey player, he is also team physician for the National Hockey League’s New Jersey Devils. In addition, he is a New York State Athletic Commission ringside physician and on the board of the Association of Ringside Physicians. As such, he has covered many world championship boxing, mixed martial arts, wrestling, and Ultimate Fighting Championship events.

In addition to teaching residents and fellows at the NYU School of Medicine, he cohosts the sports medicine show on Sirius XM Doctor Radio.

Robert Hines, MD
United States of America

Dr. Robert Hines joined OSSO (Oklahoma Sports Science & Orthopedics) in 1994 and is a renowned expert in sports medicine injuries, with an emphasis on wrestling injuries. He has been appointed as USA Wrestling Team Physician for the 2012 London Olympic Games, 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and Pan American Games. Dr. Hines currently serves as the team physician for numerous collegiate programs in several sports.

Education:

Medical School

University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio

Residency

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Laith Jazrawi, MD
United States of America

Laith M. Jazrawi, MD is chief of the sports medicine division at NYU Langone Health . Brooklyn born and raised, Dr. Jazrawi is a product of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases residency. He completed the prestigious American Sports Medicine Institute sports medicine fellowship with Dr. James Andrews in 2002.

As an academic sports medicine specialist, he has contributed greatly to both the clinical and research arenas in order to improve patient outcomes in the surgical management of cartilage injuries. Additionally, Dr. Jazrawi has made education a top priority, giving numerous lectures and acting as director of many continuing medical education courses over the years. Dr. Jazrawi is the team physician for NYU athletics and Long Island University athletics. Dr. Jazrawi is also heard on the Sports Medicine Show on Sirius XM satellite radio Doctor Radio talking about Sports Medicine Issues . Dr. Jazrawi specializes in the surgical management of sports injuries and has substantial experience in the care of overhead athletes.

Megan Jiminez, MD
United States of America

Dr. Megan Lisset Jimenez is an orthopaedic surgeon at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington, and previously was an assistant professor at Emory University outside of Atlanta, GA. She is originally from New Jersey and daughter to immigrant parents who came from Cuba. Additionally, she is the first Latina and osteopathic trained orthopaedic surgeon to join WOGO. Following residency at Rowan University, she completed her sports fellowship at Washington University of St. Louis. She specializes in arthroscopy, knee arthroplasty, and trauma. In her free time, she trains jiu jitsu and is World Champion!

Kenneth Jung, MD
United States of America

Dr. Jung practices at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute and specializes in disorders and injuries to the foot and ankle. With over 20 years of professional experience, he is foot and ankle consultant to pro teams and athletes in Southern California.

Education

Saint Louis University School of Medicine – Medical Doctorate, 1999
New York Medical College – Internship, General Surgery, 2000
New York Medical College – Residency, Orthopaedics, 2004
Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas – Fellowship, Foot & Ankle Surgery, 2005

Hafiz Kassam, MD
United States of America

Dr. Kassam practices at the Newport Orthopedic Institute in Newport Beach, California. He has extensive experience in complex shoulder and elbow reconstruction and sports injuries. He is Board Certified by both the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. He has pursued his education and training at world-class institutions in three countries. After completing his undergraduate work and medical training in the United Kingdom, he completed his residency at the University of Toronto, which is one of the largest and most academically productive programs in North America. He then moved to the USA and completed his shoulder and elbow fellowship training at Yale University. He is an expert in minimally invasive techniques in shoulder and elbow joint replacement as well as advanced arthroscopy, traumatic reconstruction, and non-operative treatments. He has performed more than 1000 shoulder replacements and arthroscopic reconstructions in his career so far.

Believing in evidence-based choices for his patients and improving outcomes in modern orthopedics, Dr. Kassam is a well-published clinician-scientist. He has authored numerous original scientific research studies, technique guides, and textbook chapters, presenting his work on both the national and international stages. He is the Program Chair for the Northern California Shoulder and Elbow Course and sits on the Editorial Board for theJournal of Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty. Dr. Kassam is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Arthroscopy Association of North America as well as the highly selective society of American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. He is regularly invited as faculty at national courses on shoulder and elbow surgery and is currently a member of several multi-center research initiatives.

His involvement in these forums has given him extensive experience in the latest technologies and designs in shoulder and elbow surgery. These include minimally invasive total and reverse shoulder replacements as well as cutting edge arthroscopic procedures such as rotator cuff biologic augmentation and arthroscopic treatment of sports injuries. Dr. Kassam is also one of the few physicians in Southern California who specializes in revision shoulder and elbow surgery, tendon transfer operations, advanced soft tissue reconstructions, and arthroscopic bony stabilization procedures.

An avid sportsman himself, and having competed internationally as a ranked middleweight boxer, Dr. Kassam is uniquely situated to understand the needs of the competitive athlete and the difficulties they can encounter. He is currently a Ringside Physician for USA Boxing.

Dr. Kassam is passionate about his work and approaches each of his patients with empathy and sound judgment to ensure they all achieve their best possible outcomes.

Christopher Klifto, MD
United States of America

Dr. Klifto is an orthopaedic surgeon at Duke Health specializing in upper extremity conditions. His focus is on treating orthopaedic issues related to the shoulder and elbow, including arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, labral tears, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, fractures, tendon injuries, and cubital tunnel syndrome. His expertise includes various shoulder surgeries such as reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, anatomic shoulder arthroplasty, and shoulder hemiarthroplasty, as well as procedures like rotator cuff repair, shoulder labral reconstruction, and shoulder arthroscopy. Additionally, He addresses upper extremity fractures, including those of the shoulder, clavicle, humeral shaft, and elbow. He is actively involved in research, with a specific focus on the shoulder.

Training and Education:

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery of the Hand

Fellowship

Hand and Upper Extremity, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, 2017

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, 2016

Education

MD, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (New Jersey), 2011

Jason Lake, MD
United States of America

An Arizona native, Dr. Jason Lake is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at OrthoArizona’s Foot and Ankle Institute specializing in foot and ankle disorders. He’s been nominated for multiple consecutive years as a PHOENIX Magazine Top Doc in foot and ankle surgery beginning in 2019, as it was the magazine’s debut year for the category. Since 2010, Dr. Lake has performed over 6,000 surgical procedures correcting foot and ankle ailments, such as deformities, arthritis, sports and cartilage injuries, and traumatic injuries.

Dr. Lake has built his practice in the valley by working as a foot and ankle consultant with multiple professional sports teams, including the Arizona Cardinals, Diamondbacks, and Phoenix Suns. His focus is treating all athletes with an interest in the dance population, as they often do not receive the same attention as some of the higher revenue–generating sports. Dr. Lake treats many professional and training dancers, including ballerinas, aerialists, and more! The dance population is one of his primary focuses as an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon, providing thorough and efficient treatment of their condition so they can return to their active dance lifestyle. He emphasizes communication with patients and aims to educate them about their treatment options, including nonoperative alternatives, to deliver the best care possible. While he believes surgery is important, it is not as important as the doctor-patient relationship. He is one of the few surgeons that enjoys the clinic as much as surgery!

He received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society (AOA). He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Campbell Clinic/The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where he was elected chief resident. He later completed a foot and ankle fellowship at the renowned Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Lake is passionate about medical education and enjoys teaching future foot and ankle fellows at the OrthoArizona Foot and Ankle Institute, one of only about 50 programs in the country.

Fay Leung, MD
Canada

Dr. Fay Leung practices at Richmond Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in Vancouver, BC and is an Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder reconstructive surgery and joint preservation surgery of the shoulder, hip and knee. She has completed fellowship training in the area of Sports and Arthroscopic Reconstruction and has been in practice since 2010. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia.

Education

2000-2004 Medical School- UBC
2005-2009 Orthopedic Residency- UBC
2009-2010 Fellowship Sports and Reconstructive Arthroscopy- UBC Hospital

Heather Linden, DPT
United States of America

Heather Linden serves as the Director of Physical Therapy for the UFC Performance Institute. Prior to joining the UFC, Heather worked at the United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Division and was the director of an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Los Angeles.

Heather’s previous title at the USOC was Senior High Performance Health Care Service Provider-Physical Therapist. She worked at the Colorado Springs Olympic Training Center Clinic as part of the USOC’s multi-disciplinary sports medicine team. Heather was on staff for Team USA for the 2012 London Olympic Games, 2014 Sochi Olympic Games, 2015 Parapan Am Games, 2016 Youth Winter Olympic Games, and 2016 Rio Olympic Games. Heather’s responsibilities at the USOC were injury prevention, designing and implementing rehabs, aiding in Elite Athlete Health Profiles, daily treatments, and practice/competition coverage.

Heather is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and supports the Orthopedic Sections within APTA. Heather is a Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the APTA. Her certifications include Pilates Instructor, Kinesio-Tape Techniques, Mobilization with Movement, Graston, Dry Needling, Functional Movement Screen, Myofascial Decompression, Myofascial Manipulation, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Postural Restoration, and Selective Functional Movement Assessment. Heather has diverse experience in areas from pediatrics, geriatrics, amputees to vestibular disturbances; her career specialty is orthopedic manual sports physical therapy.

Giovanna Medina, MD, PhD
United States of America

Dr. Medina practices at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Her clinical expertise includes the prevention and care of sports injuries in high level competitive athletes, recreational athletes, and those who just want to remain active at any age. From high school and collegiate athletes to the older sportsperson, Dr Medina is devoted to providing leading-edge care and helping patients of all levels reach their full potential and get back to what they love doing. As a former high-level athlete, she is familiar with the challenges that athletes face, including those unique to female athletes. She understands firsthand what it takes to overcome an injury and can relate to her patients on a personal level. Dr. Medina believes in treating the whole athlete not only the injury and works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team that includes physical therapy, athletic trainers, endocrinology, cardiology, ObGyn, nutrition, mental health, and rehabilitation experts.

Dr. Medina is a former Team Physician for the Brazilian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and has participated in several big events such as the Olympic and Paralympic Games (2012 and 2016), Pan-American Games (2011 and 2015) and several World Championships. She is currently one of the Team Physicians for Stonehill College and several local high schools.

Dr. Medina obtained her MSc and PhD in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, focusing on shoulder and elbow injuries. She has a passion for orthopedic sports medicine, research, and innovation. Her research has focused on sports related injuries, rotator cuff, shoulder instability, injuries in the throwing athlete, osteochondral defects, and a myriad of elbow conditions. Additionally, she has several ongoing research studies about cartilage restoration, meniscal and ACL injuries, as well as research on female athletes and sex-based differences in sports medicine. Dr. Medina’s research has been awarded several times, including the Tornier Award from the Latin American Shoulder and Elbow Society and the Best Research from the International Skeletal Society in 2020. Dr. Medina collaborates with several departments such as Radiology, Biomechanics, and Innovation.

Recently, she has also focused her research on the application of artificial intelligence in orthopedics and sports medicine. Moreover, Dr Medina was one of five orthopedic surgeons worldwide to be selected for the prestigious ISAKOS Global Traveling Fellowship in 2023. This fellowship is intended to foster the international exchange of knowledge and skills in the field of orthopedic sports surgery. Dr. Medina brings all her clinical, research, and personal experience to provide the best care to her patients.

Steve Mora, MD
United States of America

Dr. Mora is a Board Certified and Fellowship trained Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon as well as a founding partner of the state-of-the-art Restore Orthopedics and Spine Center in Orange County, CA.

His areas of expertise include the latest innovations in surgical and non surgical techniques with a focus on joint saving procedures rather than replacement, when possible. Specific areas of interest are Sports Trauma; Knee, Elbow, and Shoulder, Arthritis; and Regenerative Medicine.

He takes pride in making the correct diagnosis so that he can provide the best treatment options for his patients.

Dr. Mora works closely with the UFC and with other professional athletes. He has helped many champion level UFC fighters regain elbow motion using a minimally orthoscopic technique.

Lucius Pomerantz, MD
United States of America

Dr. Pomerantz is an orthopedic surgeon and upper extremity specialist at Synergy Orthopedics in San Diego, CA. His residency training in orthopaedic surgery was at UC San Diego where he was elected chief resident. He went on to train at the prestigious Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN for his fellowship in Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery.

Dr. Pomerantz also has a video channel where he discusses bone injuries in Mixed Martial Arts, which can be found here: Cut to the Bone - YouTube and is active on social media @dr_lucius

He is currently a team physician for the San Diego Gulls hockey team and is a ringside physician for combat sports events such as mixed martial arts.

He has published research in orthopedic imaging, the scapular disorders in throwing athletes, biomechanics of the shoulder joint, and complications of surgical treatment of tennis elbow. Additional research includes acute synovial fluid changes in traumatized joints, outcomes of surgery for Dupuytren’s disease, and patient response to corticosteroids for various hand ailments.

He looks forward to providing cutting edge orthopedic surgical and non-surgical care to all ages and activity levels. While Dr. Pomerantz enjoys treating the whole musculoskeletal system, his focus will be on care of the entire arm including trauma, sports injuries, joint replacements, nerve compression and repair, all hand ailments such as Dupuytren’s contracture as well as microsurgical procedures.

Dr. Pomerantz was born in Santa Cruz, CA. He played many sports growing up including wrestling, soccer and baseball. He competed as an amateur boxer and professionally in Mixed Martial Arts. He continues to train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Scott Trenhaile, MD
United States of America

Dr. Trenhaile operates at OrthoIllinois in Rockford, Illinois. After completing his surgical residency and the additional subspecialty training of an arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine fellowship, Dr. Trenhaile has remained actively involved in continuing medical education, research, and the development of advanced surgical technique. In 2007 Dr. Trenhaile developed a revolutionary less-invasive technique for repairing massive rotator cuff tears that is less traumatic, reduces operating time and encourages faster recovery. In 2009 he invented and co-developed the world’s first all-arthroscopic biceps tenodesis technique and system.These techniques are now being adapted by other orthopedic surgeons throughout the globe.

Since 2009, groups of international shoulder surgeons from Europe and Asia have traveled to Rockford to observe his practice and learn his advance arthroscopic surgical techniques. Dr. Trenahile has been honored with invitations to lecture at national and international conferences and has authored numerous textbook chapters and Journal articles. His interest in research and continuing education has also resulted in an extensive number of papers on knee and shoulder surgery that have been accepted for print in peer reviewed publications.

Dr. Trenhaile has worked on developing an arthroscopic shoulder simulator and training modules. Dr. Trenhaile serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Faculty member at Rush Medical College at Rush University Medical Center, Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Midwestern University in Chicago. He also assists with Northern Illinois University’s Athletic Trainer Certified Student Training Program at Rockford University.

Robert Westermann, MD
United States of America

Dr. Westermann practices at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. He is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating patients with sports-related injuries to the hip, knee, and shoulder. He treats conditions including hip impingement/FAI, knee ligament, cartilage injuries, and rotator cuff and labral tears of the shoulder. He is an expert at treating these conditions through minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques.

He is actively involved in multi-center outcomes research on sports related injuries to the hip and knee.

Westermann received his medical degree from the University of Washington, before completing his residency at the University of Iowa. He completed a Sports Medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic and a Hip Preservation fellowship through the ANCHOR Group (Washington University in St. Louis, University of Michigan, Twin Cities Orthopedics).

Training and Education:

Degrees

MD, University of Washington, Seattle
BS, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Wash.

Residencies

Orthopedic Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa

Fellowships

Sports Medicine and Hip Arthroscopy, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland
Hip Preservation, ANCHOR, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Michigan, Twin Cities Orthopedics

LIVE WEBINAR - Smith + Nephew UFC Combat Sports Medicine Course, 20-21 February 2025

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Faculty

Michael Banffy, MD

Timothy Bert, MD

J.W. Thomas Byrd, MD

Jorge Chahla, MD

Richard Ferkel, MD

Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, MD

Robert Hines, MD

Laith Jazrawi, MD

Megan Jiminez, MD

Kenneth Jung, MD

Hafiz Kassam, MD

Christopher Klifto, MD

Jason Lake, MD

Fay Leung, MD

Heather Linden, DPT

Giovanna Medina, MD, PhD

Steve Mora, MD

Lucius Pomerantz, MD

Scott Trenhaile, MD

Robert Westermann, MD

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