# Sports Medicine - Link: https://carolinaona.com/sports-medicine-clinic/ - Published: 2026-05-11T04:52:40-04:00 - Author: jonfrye\_admin SPARTANBURG • DUNCAN • GREENVILLE, SC # Sports Medicine Specialist Sports Medicine Clinic in Spartanburg, Duncan, and Greenville, SC [Schedule An Appointment](https://carolinaona.radixhealth.com/dash/self2/provider-search) ![Board Certified Specialists 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/ 05/Board-Certified-Specialists-1.png "Sports Medicine") #### Board-Certified Specialists ![Rapid Appointments 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Rapid- Appointments-1.png "Sports Medicine") #### Rapid Appointments ![Minimally Invasive Options 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/ 05/Minimally-Invasive-Options-1.png "Sports Medicine") #### Minimally Invasive Options ![247 Expert Access 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/247-Expert- Access-1.png "Sports Medicine") #### 24/7 Expert Access ##### OVERVIEW ## Sports Medicine Specialist in Spartanburg, Duncan & Greenville, SC Carolina Orthopaedics & Neurosurgical Associates sports medicine team has been treating athletes in the Upstate since 1962. Today, our experience with sports-related injuries is one of the most advanced in the region. Our specialists for sports medicine in Greenville SC and Spartanburg SC have been chosen to be team physicians for many Upstate SC schools and have served other professional teams as well. Whether you are a weekend warrior or a professional athlete, the Sports Medicine Center’s goal for our patients is to help you return to, and even exceed, the level of athletic performance at which you performed prior to the injury. Our Sports Medicine Center offers the most comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services available. Our surgeons have been specially trained to perform some of the most innovative surgical procedures in sports medicine. ##### SPORTS MEDICINE ## Common Sports Injuries and Specialties Ligament Tears Breaks, Fractures & Sprains Orthopaedic Trauma Dislocations Muscle Tears Concussions ##### OUR SPECIALISTS ## Meet the Team That Gets You Moving Again Our sports medicine specialists help athletes and active individuals recover from injuries, reduce pain, and return to the activities they love. ![Alexeev9127 8x10 scaled e1656684867479](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/07/Alexeev9127_8x10-scaled-e1656684867479.jpg "Alexeev9127_8x10") ##### ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE SURGEON ## Mikhail Alexeev, MD Board-Certified Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist Minimally Invasive Sports Medicine Shoulder, Hip & Knee Injuries Sports Injury Care Spartanburg Duncan Greenville [SCHEDULE WITH DR. MIKHAIL](https://carolinaona.radixhealth.com/dash/self2/provider-search) ![Gao B scaled](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Gao-B-scaled. jpg "Dr-Chittum") ##### ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE SURGEON ## Ian Gao, MD Fellowship-Trained Sports Medicine Specialist Sports Injuries Arthroscopic Shoulder & Knee Surgery ACL & Rotator Cuff Injuries Spartanburg Greenville [SCHEDULE WITH DR. IAN GAO](https://carolinaona.radixhealth.com/dash/self2/provider-search) ![Dr Hoenig](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dr-Hoenig.jpg "Dr- Hoenig") ##### ORTHOPAEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE SURGEON ## Michael Hoenig, MD Sports Medicine & General Orthopaedics Specialist Sports Medicine Shoulder & Elbow Injuries Arthroscopic Treatments Spartanburg Greenville [SCHEDULE WITH DR. HOEING](https://carolinaona.radixhealth.com/dash/self2/provider-search) ##### SPECIALIZED CARE ## Orthopaedic Specialties & Advanced Treatments ![Why Choose CONA for Hand and Wrist Care 6 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/ uploads/2026/05/Why-Choose-CONA-for-Hand-and-Wrist-Care_-6-1.png "Sports Medicine") #### Spine & Neck Our highly-trained specialists provide treatment for many types of spine disorders. Our board-certified physicians have extensive medical training and use a holistic approach in diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. ![Why Choose CONA for Hand and Wrist Care 12](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/ uploads/2026/05/Why-Choose-CONA-for-Hand-and-Wrist-Care_-12.png "Sports Medicine") #### Shoulder Our specially-trained physicians provide advanced treatment for problems related to the shoulder, from chronic pain related to arthritis or other athletic injuries. ![Why Choose CONA for Hand and Wrist Care 1 2](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/ uploads/2026/05/Why-Choose-CONA-for-Hand-and-Wrist-Care_-1-2.png "Sports Medicine") #### Elbow Our specially-trained physicians provide advanced treatment for problems related to the elbow–from tennis elbow to chronic pain related to arthritis or other athletic injuries. ![Why Choose CONA for Hand and Wrist Care 2 2](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/ uploads/2026/05/Why-Choose-CONA-for-Hand-and-Wrist-Care_-2-2.png "Sports Medicine") #### Hand & Wrist We focus on applying advanced techniques in both operative and non-operative conditions of the hand and wrist to minimize pain, while restoring function. ![Why Choose CONA for Hand and Wrist Care 3 2](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/ uploads/2026/05/Why-Choose-CONA-for-Hand-and-Wrist-Care_-3-2.png "Sports Medicine") #### Hip Our board-certified hip physicians have extensive medical training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions, illnesses and injuries involving the hip and its surrounding support structures. ![Why Choose CONA for Hand and Wrist Care 4 2](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/ uploads/2026/05/Why-Choose-CONA-for-Hand-and-Wrist-Care_-4-2.png "Sports Medicine") #### Knee We are dedicated to early identification and treatment of joint problems. Whenever possible, our physicians treat joint disorders through non-surgical options such as medication, therapy and splinting. ![Why Choose CONA for Hand and Wrist Care 5 2](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/ uploads/2026/05/Why-Choose-CONA-for-Hand-and-Wrist-Care_-5-2.png "Sports Medicine") #### Foot & Ankle Our Foot and Ankle Center offers some of the most advanced treatments and surgical techniques to relieve and even eliminate most foot and ankle pain and lower extremity problems. # Sports Medicine Excellence in Spartanburg, Duncan & Greenville Carolina Orthopaedics & Neurosurgical Associates has been a cornerstone of sports medicine care in Upstate South Carolina since 1962. Our team combines decades of experience treating athletes of every level, from youth competitors to professional teams, to deliver both surgical and non-surgical care that helps patients recover strength, function, and confidence. At our Sports Medicine Clinic, we believe that a successful outcome begins with a precise diagnosis, expert treatment, and thoughtful rehabilitation that is tailored to each individual’s sport, activity level, and long-term goals. [Schedule An Appointment](https://carolinaona.radixhealth.com/dash/self2/provider-search) ![Why Choose CONA for Hand and Wrist Care 12 1](https://carolinaona.com/wp-content/ uploads/2026/05/Why-Choose-CONA-for-Hand-and-Wrist-Care_-12-1.png "Why Choose CONA for Hand and Wrist Care_ (12)") ##### ATHLETIC CARE ## ADVANCED SPORTS MEDICINE TREATMENTS Surgery is suggested only when all other options have been exhausted. Our Sports Medicine Center Experts are dedicated to treating patients with the most effective course of treatment available. ##### Advanced Diagnosis for Athletic Injuries A critical element in treating sports injuries is identifying the exact nature and extent of damage. At Carolina Orthopaedics & Neurosurgical Associates, our diagnostic process includes the most modern imaging modalities, such as [MRI](https://carolinaona.com/mri-services/) and ultrasound, along with clinical exams carried out by fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians. We evaluate [tendon tears](https://carolinaona.com/achilles-tendon-tear/), muscle tears, fractures, dislocations, and joint instability with care, paying special attention to how these injuries affect movement, strength, and athletic performance. Concussions are also treated with seriousness and expertise, integrating neurological evaluation, balance assessment, and detailed follow-ups to ensure safe return to play. ##### Personalized Treatment Plans & Rehabilitation Once the injury is fully understood, our Sports Medicine Clinic designs personalized treatment plans. Many injuries can be managed conservatively using physical therapy, bracing, splinting, and guided medication to control pain and inflammation. Where necessary, surgical intervention is offered using minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery time. Rehabilitation is considered essential. We have teams that specialize in restoring flexibility, endurance, balance, coordination, and strength, which are all vital for returning to pre-injury performance. Our physical therapists work closely with physicians to adjust each plan depending on progress, sport demands, and patient feedback. ##### Specialty Care for Shoulder, Knee, Hip & Joint Injuries Carolina Orthopaedics & Neurosurgical Associates provides expertise in treating injuries affecting the shoulder, hip, [knee](https://carolinaona.com/orthopedic-knee-surgery/), [elbow](https://carolinaona.com/orthopedic-elbow-surgery/), [foot, and ankle](https://carolinaona.com/orthopedic-foot-ankle-surgery/). Shoulder injuries can include rotator cuff tears, labral tears, or instability, while knee problems might be ACL or meniscus tears, patellar dislocations, or chronic cartilage issues. Hip injuries may involve impingement, labral tears, or sports hernias, and lower extremity treatments span everything from tendonitis to cartilage restoration. Joint pain due to arthritis, overuse, or traumatic injury is treated with a full spectrum of non-surgical and surgical options, depending on the patient’s age, activity level, and long-term goals. ##### Return to Peak Performance & Injury Prevention Recovering from a sports injury is only part of what we aim for; our mission is to return to, or even exceed, previous levels of performance. Carolina Orthopaedics& Neurosurgical Associates focuses strongly on injury prevention and performance optimization. Our physicians and therapists guide athletes through training that builds strength, enhances flexibility, improves biomechanics, and reduces the risk of future injuries. This includes education about proper warm-ups, sport-specific conditioning, nutritional support, and recovery strategies such as rest, cross-training, and monitoring overuse. ##### Coordination for Comprehensive Athlete Care Athletes often require multi-disciplinary care, which is why our Sports Medicine Clinic works closely with orthopedic surgeons, [physical therapists](https://carolinaona.com/physical-therapy/), radiologists, [concussion specialists](https://carolinaona.com/neurology-center/head-injury/), and athletic trainers. Carolina Orthopaedics & Neurosurgical Associates has served as team physician for many schools and regional sports programs, meaning we understand the demands of competitive sport and coordinate care to accommodate practice schedules, seasons, and off-season rehabilitation. ##### Contact CONA for Sports Injury Evaluation If you are experiencing pain, swelling, instability, or reduced athletic performance after a sports injury, contact Carolina Orthopaedics & Neurosurgical Associates to schedule a sports injury evaluation. Early diagnosis and timely treatment often lead to faster recovery, fewer complications, and a more successful return to sport. Let our sports medicine experts support your journey back to full strength and high performance. [Reach out for more information on becoming a patient.](https://carolinaona.com/appointment-request-form/) # Move Forward Fast. Same-day appointments. Board-certified spine specialists. Free 24/7 expert advice. Don’t wait on your spine. 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