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Sports Medicine Doctors - Downers Grove, IL

We found 9 sports medicine doctors in Downers Grove, IL.

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Dr. John L. Reilly, MD

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(298 ratings)

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Sports Medicine, Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

4115 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

630-790-1872

musculoskeletal problems, total joint replacement, meniscus tear
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Dr. John Reilly works as an adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and sports medicine specialist in Naperville, IL, Plainfield, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. Dr. Reilly attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Dr. Gregory H. Dairyko JR., MD

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(294 ratings)

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Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

4115 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

630-790-1872

shoulder arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, degenerative disc disease
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Dr. Gregory Dairyko is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Lombard, IL, Westmont, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. He attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine.
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Dr. Vijay B. Thangamani, MD

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(225 ratings)

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Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

4115 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

630-790-1872

shoulder arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, sprains
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Dr. Vijay Thangamani's specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He practices in Elmhurst, IL, Westmont, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. He studied at the University of Michigan Medical School.
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Dr. Rahul R. Gokhale, MD

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(490 ratings)

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Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

4115 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

630-790-1872

shoulder arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, degenerative disc disease
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Dr. Rahul Gokhale practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine in Lombard, IL, Westmont, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. Dr. Gokhale studied at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

"I have had almost 20 sports injury orthopedic surgeries in my life; including physicians and hospitals in 3 states over 40 years. Dr. Gokhale wins my award for the best across all categories of medical excellence. I have referred many family & friends to him who feel the same way."

May 6, 2021
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Samuel Vinci, DPM, FACFAS

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(386 ratings)

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Sports Medicine, General Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery

4115 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

630-510-6929

warts, trauma, sprains
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Dr. Samuel Vinci specializes in foot & ankle surgery, general podiatry, and sports medicine and practices in Westmont, IL and Downers Grove, IL.
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Dr. Steven Christopher Chudik, MD

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(4 ratings)

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Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

1034 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

630-323-6116

knee ligament injury, elbow problems, knee injury
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Dr. Steven Chudik's specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He practices in Westmont, IL, Western Springs, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. He graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine.
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Dr. Andrew Joseph Riff, MD

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Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

1034 Warren Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

630-323-6116

shoulder arthroscopy, knee arthroscopy, sports health
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Dr. Andrew Riff's specialties are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. He practices in Westmont, IL, Hinsdale, IL, and Downers Grove, IL. Dr. Riff studied at Georgetown University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Lawrence D. Lieber, M.D.

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(4 ratings)

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Sports Medicine, Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

4115 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

Dr. Lawrence Lieber sees patients in Downers Grove, IL. His medical specialties are adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and sports medicine.
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Dr. Steven J. Mash, M.D.

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Sports Medicine, Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

4115 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove, IL

Dr. Steven Mash practices adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery and sports medicine in Downers Grove, IL.

Featured Downers Grove Sports Medicine Doctor Reviews

Dr. Rahul R. Gokhale, MD

“I have had almost 20 sports injury orthopedic surgeries in my life; including physicians and hospitals in 3 states over...”

May 6, 2021

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What is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine is the specialty that promotes physical fitness and activity while managing, treating, and preventing injuries that happen during exercise or participation in sports. Sports medicine fosters wellness and fitness and works to inhibit injury. A sports medicine specialist may work with professional athletes, school sports teams, individuals who participate in sports on the weekend for fun, or someone who is just beginning to exercise for the first time. Although their main focus is on musculoskeletal function, sports medicine specialists also care for patients' full medical and nutritional needs as they relate to their active lifestyle.

Some examples of the kinds of injuries and issues that a sports medicine specialist might see in their work include:

Acute sports injuries (sprains, fractures)
Overuse injuries (tendonitis, bursitis)
Head injuries (concussion)
Heat injuries (heat stroke)
Athletes with chronic illness (asthma, diabetes, heart disease) and how their illness is affected by exercise
Nutrition and the use of supplements
Developing a safe exercise plan for obese or sedentary patients
Substance abuse of performance-enhancing drugs
Teaching proper form and technique to reduce the chance of injury

Sports medicine specialists often work closely with orthopedic specialists, and the scope of their work can have some overlap. The main distinction is that orthopedic specialists can perform surgery when it is needed, while sports medicine specialists focus on non-surgical solutions for injuries.

Whether they are the team physicians making sure every professional player is performing safely and at their best, or community specialists getting a player back in the game after a sprained ankle, sports medicine doctors are there to make sure people are in good condition to lead an active life.