OsteoarthritisofHand near Concord, NC

Biography: As a physician of orthopedic sports medicine, I've always loved feeling part of a team. A visit to my office is kind of like a trip to the locker room. Together, my patients and I craft an individualized plan to get them back to the sport they love. \n The body's natural mechanisms have always fascinated me. With each patient, I explain the body's natural processes, what is supposed to happen and what went off the playbook in their case. My approach to healthcare is to create an environment based on respect, make decisions supported by the most up-to-date research and equip each patient with the wisdom to prevent further injury. \n In the past, I served as a naval officer with deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In addition, I have been team physician for the Carolina Hurricanes and Lenoir-Rhyne University. I am also an active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. \n In my free time, I love spending time with my three teenage children and our German shepherd, Arya. We enjoy adventure in any form we can find it, such as boating, hiking and trying new restaurants.

Biography: Dr. Ahmad is a board certified physiatrist with specialty training in pain management. Dr. Ahmad completed his residency training in Physical Medicine Rehabilitation at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal medicine and interventional pain management at the Center for Advanced Pain Management and Rehabilitation in New Jersey. Dr. Ahmad moved to Charlotte with his family because he loved the great weather and family-friendly atmosphere. He strives to treat his patients like members of his own family, and his comprehensive training in all aspects of pain management allows him to do that.

Biography: Dr. Steve Martin Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Matthews, NC. He is 55 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Steve Martin Jr, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Jonathan Paul, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Jonathan Paul, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. James Alexander, MD is a Physical Medicine /amp Rehabilitation Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. James Alexander, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. John Brendese, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. John Brendese, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: I am a board-certified dual fellowship-trained sports medicine and hip preservation orthopedic surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the hip, shoulder and knee. \n As a hip preservationist, my focuses are arthroscopic treatment of complex hip disorders, including labral tears, femoral-acetabular impingement, focal cartilage injuries, gluteal tendon tears and proximal hamstring tears. I am passionate about treating sports injuries of the knee and shoulder for both adolescents and adults, specializing in meniscus and labrum repair, ligament reconstruction, tendon repair and treatment of focal cartilage injuries. My goal is to offer a superior level of fracture care, including management of traumatic orthopedic injuries. \n I am currently serving as a team physician for the Charlotte checkers as well as local high schools, with previous experience taking care of Duke University and North Carolina Central University Athletics. This, along with my background in ice hockey and long-distance running, helps me connect with the patient's drive to return to sports as quickly as possible while maintaining an active lifestyle. I'm excited to bring a high level of comprehensive care for athletic injuries of the hip, shoulder and knee to Charlotte and surrounding communities. \n In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my wife and kids. If we are not at a park or the swimming pool, we are probably bringing chaos to the running/hiking trails where we live in south Charlotte.