Sports medicine specialists at GW Hospital can help you get off the sidelines and back into the game after an athletic injury such as a torn rotator cuff or ACL. We can help you prevent recurrent injuries, build your strength and reach your goal of peak physical performance.
Physicians work closely with a select group of specialized physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists who have advanced knowledge of sports injuries, including concussions, vestibular disorders and orthopedic injuries.
To schedule an appointment, please call 888-4GW-DOCS. Our facility is conveniently located at 2300 M St. NW, 5th Floor, near the Foggy Bottom Metro Station, The George Washington University Hospital and The George Washington University.
Dr. Pandarinath is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. He specializes in shoulder and knee surgery, arthroscopic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine.
Dr. Paul is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Sports Medicine. He has a special interest in treating musculoskeletal injuries as well as providing non-operative care for neck and back pain.
Dr. Doerre is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in shoulder and knee surgery, arthroscopic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. She treats patients for injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee.
Marilyn Kraus, MD, is the Medical Director of the Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic at GW Hospital. She is board certified in brain injury medicine with a focus on the treatment of concussion and vestibular disorders.
Orthopedic surgeon, Teresa Doerre, MD, tells listeners how to prevent and treat common injuries suffered by non-professional athletes.
Rajeev Pandarinath, MD, talks about the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and who is most at risk for potential tears. He also discusses prevention techniques, assessment and diagnosis of ACL injury, rehab options and when surgery may be necessary.
Rajeev Pandarinath, MD, discusses the two types of rotator cuff injuries: traumatic rotator cuff tear, where the muscles are torn at once, and degenerative rotator cuff tear, where muscles have undergone a gradual wearing away. He also discusses symptoms and the many treatment options.