Contact: Paul Meznarich
715-838-5805
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Luther Midelfort’s Sports Medicine experts are sources for in-depth commentary about health issues related to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Below is a sampling of Luther Midelfort experts available to discuss numerous topics related to the Games, including concussions and other sports-related injuries.
Luther Midelfort's Sports Medicine team works with a local athlete.
- Dr. William Morin, an orthopedic surgeon, can discuss arthroscopy, knee ligament reconstruction, especially the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). He was a former physician with the U.S. Ski Team for 12 years.
- Dr. T. Andrew Israel, an orthopedic surgeon, specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopy with interests in shoulder and knee reconstruction. He’s completed a sports medicine fellowship with the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine Group in California.
- Dr. Doug Auleta, an orthopedic surgeon, specializes in non-operative sports medicine. He presents frequently on sports-related head injuries and concussions.
- Dr. David Van de Loo, a pediatrician, can discuss the psychological factors that affect an athlete’s success, as well as pressures placed on athletes – from coaches, parents, peers and sponsors.
- Dr. Mark Herr, an orthopedic surgeon, specializes in foot and ankle injuries, having undergone a yearlong fellowship at Mayo Clinic focusing on the foot.
- Dr. Jose Ortiz, an orthopedic surgeon, specializes in injuries to the hand and wrist, from nerves and ligaments to bones.
- Mike Ramaeker, a physical therapist and licensed athletic trainer, is an expert in biomechanics and strength training. He can discuss musculoskeletal injuries. Ramaeker was the head athletic trainer for UW-Stout.
- Kurt Jacobson, a licensed athletic trainer, can discuss sport-specific injuries and rehabilitation protocols. He serves as an athletic trainer for several area high school sports teams and can speak on adaptive sports for athletes with disabilities.
- Dave Webster, a licensed athletic trainer, can discuss sport-specific injuries and sports nutrition. He serves as an athletic trainer for several area high school sports teams.
Luther Midelfort Sports Medicine provides comprehensive care to athletes, from X-ray and diagnosis to treatment and surgical repairs to rehabilitation and performance enhancement. For more information, contact 715-838-6363 or visit www.luthermidelfort.org.
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In partnership with Mayo Clinic, Luther Midelfort offers a full range of quality medical services, including cardiac and orthopedic surgery, cancer and trauma care programs. Through a network of community-based healthcare providers in west-central Wisconsin, Luther Midelfort provides access to experts close to home.
