As the region’s sports medicine authority for athletes at all levels, Professional Orthopaedic Associates is your source for all the exceptional bone, joint, and muscle care a pickleball player could need to stay in the game.
Pickleball, much like any sport, offers the advantages of fitness alongside potential injury risks. Each pickleball player is a distinct athlete with unique needs that demand specialized attention. After an injury, staying on the court necessitates collaboration with specialists possessing the tailored expertise to deliver the most effective treatment catered to your individual requirements.
In the realm of sports medicine, the athlete stands at the core. Their performance objectives and goals shape the treatment approaches offered by their sports medicine specialist. For pickleball players, choosing the appropriate sports medicine doctor is fundamental for achieving peak performance following an injury.
At Professional Orthopaedic Associates, our board-certified and fellowship-trained specialists have top-tier training and expertise in sports medicine as well as experience in treating pickleball injuries. They're primed to provide the necessary treatment and rehabilitation. Collaborating closely with you, our experts strive to identify the optimal solution for your pain or limitations, ensuring a swift return to pickleball.
Who to See
Harry A. Bade, III, MD, FACS
Harry A. Bade, III, MD, FACS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatments for shoulder, knee, hand, and wrist conditions and injuries as well as sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and joint replacement. Dr. Bade founded Professional…
Christopher D. Johnson, MD, FACS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatments of hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and knee conditions and injuries as well as sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Johnson joined Professional Orthopaedic…
Brian M. Torpey, MD, FACS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in surgical treatments for shoulder, elbow, knee, and hip conditions and injuries as well as sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and joint replacement. Dr. Torpey joined Professional Orthopaedic Associates in…
Gregg R. Foos, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatments for shoulder and knee injuries and conditions as well as sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and knee replacement. Dr. Foos joined Professional Orthopaedic Associates in…
David R. Gentile, MD, FACS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in surgical treatments for shoulder, elbow, hand, knee, and wrist injuries and conditions as well as arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Gentile joined Professional Orthopaedic Associates in 1998.…
Jason D. Cohen, MD, FACS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatments for back, neck, and spine conditions and injuries. Dr. Cohen joined Professional Orthopaedic Associates in 2000.
After completing his bachelor's degree in biology at…
Glenn G. Gabisan, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatments for foot and ankle conditions and injuries as well as sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Gabisan joined Professional Orthopaedic Associates in 2004.
Mark W. Gesell, MD, FACS, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatments for hip and knee conditions and injuries as well as arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement. Dr. Gesell joined Professional Orthopaedic Associates in 2011.
Ryan J. Plyler, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of hip, shoulder, and knee conditions and injuries as well as sports medicine care for all ages. Dr. Plyler joined Professional Orthopaedic Associates in 2019.
Christina Lusk-Cáceres, DO, CAQSM, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified sports medicine and family medicine physician. She sees patients eight years and older and specializes in the nonsurgical treatment and management of orthopaedic and sports-related injuries and conditions,…
Benjamin M. Giliberti, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon who specializes in surgical and nonsurgical treatments for back, neck, and spine conditions and injuries. Dr. Giliberti joined Professional Orthopaedic Associates in 2021.
Allen D. Nicholson, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in nonsurgical and surgical care for the shoulder and elbow. Dr. Nicholson joined Professional Orthopaedic Associates in 2021. Dr. Nicholson completed his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Brigham Young…
Dr. Gregory Parker is a fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist who joined Professional Orthopaedic Associates in 2023. Dr. Parker is dedicated to getting all of his patients back to their active lifestyles, from the recreational to the professional level.