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.
Our team of providers and specialists includes:
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Certified Athletic Trainers
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Primary Care Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Neurology
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Neuropsychology
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Dermatology
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ENT
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Rehabilitation
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Urgent Care
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Emergency Medicine
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Cardiology
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Orthopedic Spine
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Imaging
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Nutrition
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Ophthalmology
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Sleep Medicine
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
Travis Jones, DPM
Foot and Ankle Specialist
Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network
Brian Seng, DO
Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon
Arthritis & Total Joint Specialists
Concussion Specialist
Daniel Charek, PhD
Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network
Associate Team Physicians
Grant Wolfe, MD
General Surgeon
Northside Cherokee Surgical Associates
Kirk Hewling, MD
Family Medicine
Towne Lake Primary Care
Ramal Weragoda, MD
Cardiologist
Northside Heart
Saima Khurram, MD
Neurologist
Premier Neurological Care
Thomas Eye Group
Ophthalmology
Goodman Dermatology
Dermatology
Courtney French, MD
Ear, Nose and Throat
Southern ENT
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 the Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network
Meet Our Staff
Matt Simmons, MD
Lead Team Physician/Medicine 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
Travis Jones, DPM
Foot and Ankle Specialist
Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network
Brian Seng, DO
Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon
Arthritis & Joint Specialists
Charles Cha, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon/Spine Specialist
Georgia Bone & Joint Surgeons, PC