FIRST ROW, FROM LEFT: Joshua Binek, MD (Team Internist, St. Louis Cardinals); Alok Sengupta, MD (Team Physician, St. Louis Cardinals); Husam Nawas, MD (Team Orthopedist, St. Louis Cardinals); Lyndon Gross, MD (Team Orthopedist, St. Louis Cardinals); Julienne Lippe, MD (Team Orthopedist, St. Louis Cardinals); Brian Mahaffey, MD (Team Physician and Minor League Liaison, St. Louis Cardinals); Benjamin Hicks, ATC (Rehabilitation, Mercy Sports Medicine) SECOND ROW: Nicholas Greiner, DO (Team Physician, Saint Louis FC); Emily Costabile, ATC (Athletic Trainer, St. Louis Scott Gallagher Soccer Club); Amanda Keenan, ATC (Rehabilitation, Mercy Sports Medicine); David Irvine, MD (Team Orthopedist, St. Louis University High School); Adam Pasternak, DO (Team Physician, River City Rascals); Christian Verry, MD, CAQSM (Faculty, Mercy Family Medicine Residency, Mercy Sports Medicine. Adjunct Assistant Professor, Dept. of Family and Community Medicine, SLU.); Katie Mazzaferro, DPT, ATC (Rehabilitation, Mercy Sports Medicine); Jillian Burrows, ATC (Athletic Trainer, Festus High School); Kristen Jeans, ATC (Athletic Trainer, Christian Brothers College High School) THIRD ROW: Matthew Baker, MD (Team Orthopedist, Festus High School and Hillsboro High School); Charlie Weir, MD (Athletic Trainer, Whitfield School); Andrew Lawrence, MD (Team Physician, St. Louis Ambush and River City Rascals); Daniel Herrin, ATC (Athletic Trainer, De Smet Jesuit High School); Matthew Berning, ATC (Athletic Trainer, Parkway West High School); Jason Muchow, MHA, ATC (Director, Mercy Sports Medicine) NOT PICTURED: George Paletta, MD (Head Team Orthopedist, St. Louis Cardinals)
Mercy Sports Medicine is a comprehensive program for athletes and physically active people of all ages, goals and abilities. Mercy’s expert team of sports medicine-trained physicians, orthopedists, certified athletic trainers and physical therapists work together to provide a high level of coordinated sports medicine care for patients with injuries or other medical conditions that affect their ability to exercise, participate in sports or maintain an active lifestyle.
Mercy’s Sports Medicine team treats every patient like a pro, and you can expect:
- A full circle of care: From the initial referral to orthopedic surgery needs to rehabilitation and follow up, Mercy Sports Medicine offers a seamless care path for all patients. Plus, all Mercy providers are connected through one electronic health record, which means that your Sports Medicine provider can make referrals for specialty care, connecting you directly to Mercy’s network of specialists.
- A customized care plan and regular communication with your primary care physician to ensure your caregiver is up-to-speed on your progress. For student athletes, Mercy Sports Medicine providers will work closely with your school’s athletic trainer.
- Advanced techniques and cutting-edge technology to treat and rehabilitate sports injuries.
Mercy’s Sports Medicine team is embedded in the St. Louis community, serving as team physicians for many local professional sports teams including the St. Louis Cardinals and Saint Louis FC, as well as athletic trainers for area 15 high schools, including the Parkway schools, CBC, Festus and Union. Whether you’re an elite athlete or trying to stay in shape, Mercy Sports Medicine is ready to provide the most advanced recovery treatments, restore optimal performance and get you back in the game as quickly and safely as possible.
