Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine
Medical services in support of the University of Delaware Intercollegiate Athletic Program are provided by a Board-Certified Sports Medicine physician-nurse team. The services are offered in a Sports Medicine Clinic facility located at the Whitney Athletic Center in close proximity to practice, training, and game facilities. The Sports Medicine Clinic serves as the Student Health Service for our student-athletes.
General Information
HOURS
For an appointment or additional information, contact the Sports Medicine Clinic at 302-831-2226, option 3.
The Sports Medicine Clinic is open from August through May.
Sports Medicine Clinic Hours:
- Monday-Wednesday: 8 a.m.–noon, 1–6 p.m.
- Thursday: 9:30 a.m.–noon, 1–6 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m.–noon, 1–5 p.m.
A limited schedule is available during the months of June and July (2024 Summer Session hours TBD).
When Sports Medicine is closed, athletes can be seen at the primary Student Health Services facility at Laurel Hall.
CONTACT US
Sports Medicine Clinic
Whitney Athletic Center
605 S College Ave
Newark, DE 19716
Phone: 302-831-2226, Option 3
Fax: 302-831-4023
Email: sportsmed@udel.edu
SERVICES
The services provided at the Sports Medicine Clinic include the evaluation and treatment for primary care and sports injury concerns for all of the University of Delaware NCAA/UCA athletes throughout the academic year. In addition, all pre-participation physical examinations, annual recertification examinations and exit physicals are completed at the UD Sports Medicine Clinic. The services of the Sports Medicine Clinic are available to students who are not participating in intercollegiate athletics on referral from physicians/nurse practitioners at the SHS.
Links and Resources
Orthopaedic Sideline Consultants
Our team of Orthopaedic Sideline Consultants are an integral part of our Sports Medicine team. They are credentialed by UD Student Health Services to be present on campus; allowing them to see our student athletes during select competitions. In addition, they may see patients in the Sports Medicine Clinic during defined injury check times.
- Dr. Damian Andrisani, Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
- Dr. Douglas Palma, Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
- Dr. Joseph Mesa, Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
Preferred Consultants
We would like to acknowledge some of our community partners who go above and beyond to provide excellent care to our Blue Hens. While these providers are not formally affiliated with our University of Delaware athletic programs, they are key partners in our success.
Hand Specialist
- Dr. David Sowa, First State Orthopedics
Foot and Ankle Specialist
- Dr. Gregory Guyton, Medstar Health
Hip Specialist
- Dr. John Salvo, Rothman Orthopaedics
Spine Specialist/Physiatry
- Dr. Scott Roberts, Christiana Spine Center
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dr. Daniel Meara, Christiana Care
Cardiology
- Dr. Gaetano Pastore, Cardiology Physicians
Otolaryngology (ENT)
- Dr. Neil Hockstein, ENT & Allergy of Delaware
Physical Therapy
Chiropractic
- Dr. Jeffrey Cheskin, Cheskin Chiropractic
Vision Care
Plastic Surgery and Advanced Dermatology
- Dr. Lawrence Chang, Advanced Plastic Surgery Center
