The Northside Hospital
Sports Medicine Network
The Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network is a comprehensive program based entirely around the needs of athletes of all ages. Our multidisciplinary sports medicine providers, who are trained in pediatric and adult care, work together to customize plans of care for each individual based on his or her needs. The Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network offers services that encompass the entire continuum of care, focusing on keeping our athletes healthy and active, with services that facilitate optimal performance.
Through preventive care, nutrition counseling and corrective exercise, we help educate you to prevent injuries. If an injury or illness does occur, our experts use the latest in evidence-based medicine, strengthening and rehab techniques, and if needed, minimally-invasive surgery, focusing on safely returning you to your sport as quickly as possible.
Under the careful direction of experienced sports medicine physicians, patients are guided through our multidisciplinary team of specialists, who treat more than just injuries, but rather athletes as a whole.
Areas of Expertise
Our team of providers and specialists includes:
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Cardiology
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Certified Athletic Trainers
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Dermatology
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Emergency Medicine
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ENT
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Imaging
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Neurology
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Neuropsychology
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Nutrition
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Opthalmology
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Orthopedic Spine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Primary Care Sports Medicine
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Rehabilitation
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Sleep Medicine
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Urgent Care
Meet Our Staff
Team Physicians
Matt Simmons, MD
Lead Team Physician
/Medical Director
Northside Hospital Sports
Medicine Network
Stephen Rodes, MD
Lead Orthopedic Surgeon
Northside Hospital Sports
Medicine Network
Jimmy Jiang, MD
Hand / Upper Extremity Specialist Northside Hospital Sports
Medicine Network
Brian Seng, DO
Total Joint
Orthopedic Surgeon
Arthritis and Total
Joint Specialists
Travis Jones, DPM
Foot and Ankle Specialist
Northside Hospital Sports
Medicine Network
Steven Spitz, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
/ Spine Specialist
Northside Hospital Sports
Medicine Network
Joel Pranckun, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon
Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network
Madhavi Jordan, MD
General Surgeon
Northside Cherokee
Surgical Associates
Goodman Dermatology
Dermatology
Thomas Eye Group (PDF)
Ophthalmology
Associate Team Physicians
Kirk Hewling, MD
Primary Care
Towne Lake Primary Care
Courtney French, MD
Ear, Nose and Throat
Southern ENT
Saima Khurram, MD
Neurologist
Premier Neurological Care
RamalWeragoda, MD
Cardiologist
Northside Heart
Concierge Care
For your convenience, the Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network offers a concierge line to make it as easy as possible for you to receive care for non-emergent injuries. You will have prompt, easy access to the gold standard of orthopedic care, receiving comprehensive services to treat and rehabilitate the sports injury.
Call 770-852-7535, and leave a message including a brief description, the sports league, the athlete’s name, and a callback number, and you will receive a call the morning of the next business day to quickly be seen by one of our sports medicine specialists.
Learn more about our concierge care.