Sports Medicine
Regular exercise has various benefits for the body. It keeps bones strong, enhances muscle and joint function, and decreases the risk of heart attack and stroke. If not done safely, however, injuries can happen. Strains and muscle contusions, or bruises, are the most common causes of sports injuries. Others involve fractured bones, dislocated joints, sprains, and torn muscles. Whatever the injury, it’s important to always receive immediate diagnosis and treatment of any sports injury. Doing so will speed your return to play.
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Physicians
Click below for more information about Providence physicians who provide treatment for sports injuries.
Sean F. Bak, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr Bak is a native of Michigan, graduating from Dearborn High School. He attended Wayne State University School of Medicine and performed his internship and residency at Michigan State University. In 2005, he completed a fellowship in Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine at Columbia University in New York. Dr Bak has authored several book chapters on shoulder surgery and has published many articles in highly respected orthopedic journals. He has also served as an instructor to other surgeons at national level courses. He is very interested in sports medicine and has served as an orthopaedic consultant to Oakland University, team physician of Michigan Bucks, Columbia University, Western Michigan University and several area high schools. In addition, Dr Bak was a staff physician at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championship in 2007. Currently Dr Bak serves on the Board of the Detroit Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Michigan Orthopedic Society. Dr Bak's clinical areas of interest Reconstructive Shoulder Surgery as well as Sports Medicine.
Michael A. Brager, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Todd J. Frush, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital, St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Mark A. Kamil, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Mark A. Kwartowitz, DO
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Ronald S. Lederman, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Mark D. Mackey, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Dr. Mackey offers total Hip & Knee, Orthoglide - Partial Total, and General Orthopaedics.
Jefferey E. Michaelson, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Jefferey E. Michaelson, MD, specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect bones and their supporting structures. His special area of interest is in Arthroscopic Surgery of the shoulder, knee and ankle which compliments his interest in Sports Medicine.
Dr. Michaelson is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. While in Cleveland, Dr. Michaelson assisted with professional, college, high school and recreational athletes.
Dr. Michaelson's professional affiliations include the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the Michigan Orthopedic Society as well as several other local and national societies.
Dr. michaelson was recognized by his peers as one of Metro Detroit's most respected orthopedic specialists in Hour Detroit magazine's annual "Top Docs" rankings in 2008.
Robert S. Salamon, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
Robert Salamon, MD, specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, the diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect bones and their supporting structures. He also specializes in Family Practice.
Dr. Salamon received his medical degree from the University of Michigan College of Literature/Science and Arts. He completed his internship at Harbor General in Torrence, California and his orthopedic residency at Mt. Carmel Mercy Hospital. Dr. Salamon also did a fellowship in sports medicine in Aspen, Colorado.
Robert D. Travis, MD
Hospital Privileges: Providence Hospital, Providence Park Hospital
