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Our Experts

Whether you want to prevent or recover from an injury, learn how you can safely push your own limitations, or hone your performance skills, UPMC Sports Medicine can help.

Our experts include physicians from the UPMC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the UPMC Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, physical therapists from Centers for Rehab Services, as well as experts in athletic training, sports nutrition, mental training, sports performance, and other specialties.  

Administration
 

 
Freddie H. Fu, MD
David Silver Professor and Chairman,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
 
Christopher D. Harner, MD
Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania Professor,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
Medical Director, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine
Brian F. Hagan, DPT, MS, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Program Administrator, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine
Vice  President, Network Services,
Centers for Rehab Services
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Services and Duquesne University, Rangos School of Health Sciences


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Kathleen Nachazel, ATC
Assistant Director, UPMC Sports Medicine
Certified Athletic Trainer Pittsburgh Ballet Theater
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Duquesne University School of Health Sciences
Medical Operations Director, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
Member of the Dance USA Medical Taskforce

 

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To schedule an appointment with a physician or other Sports Medicine expert, call 1-855-93-SPORT (77678).

UPMC Center for Sports Medicine
3200 S. Water St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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