Here are 10 orthopedic surgeons treating professional athletes.
David Altchek, MD, will perform elbow surgery on Pittsburgh Pirates' top pitching prospect Jameson Taillon.
James Andrews, MD, is slated to perform elbow surgery on San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson, perhaps the Giants' top hitting prospect.
He is also scheduled to perform elbow surgery on New York Yankees starter Ivan Nova and on Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Matt Moore. He recently performed elbow surgery on Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Kyle McPherson.
Thomas L. Mehlhoff, MD, performed elbow surgery on Oakland Athletics right-handed starting pitcher A.J. Griffin.
Luga Podesta, MD, a non-surgical sports medicine physician practicing with Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, will serve as the team physician for the LA KISS arena football team.
Anthony Romeo, MD, with assistance from Nikhil Verma, MD, and Charles Bush-Joseph, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia.
Timothy Sitter, MD, performed knee surgery on Houston Dynamo midfielder Tony Cascio.
Kevin Varner, MD, performed ankle surgery on Houston Dynamo defender Eric Brunner.
The Cleveland Browns football team named James Voos, MD, head team physician.
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