Sports Medicine Team
Our Sports Medicine Team focuses on caring for any sports-related injury in every type of athlete from school sports stars to those who enjoy being active on the weekends. You can trust that the DH Sports team, the physicians of choice for Hanover, Lebanon, and Hartford High School, Kimball Union Academy, and Dartmouth College athletic programs, have the experience to get you back to the sports you enjoy. Because we are athletes ourselves, we have a deep understanding of what it is like to be injured in the middle of your favorite sports season. It is our goal to get you back to your passion quickly and safely.
To make an appointment with a member of the Sports Medicine Team, call us at (603) 650-7788. No referral is needed.
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Specialties: Shoulder and Elbow Arthroscopy, Rotator Cuff Reconstruction, Instability of the Shoulder, Total Shoulder and Elbow Replacement, Traumatic Injuries of Shoulder and Elbow, Sports Medicine, Fractures and Dislocations of Shoulder and Elbow Sports interests: Cycling, skiing Athletic background: Ran for Princeton track and field team, specializing in 400 meter intermediate hurdles; provided medical coverage for Columbia University Athletics, University of Iowa Athletics, Cedar Rapids Kernels minor league baseball team, and 2006 International Squash Tournament of Champions Also a member of: Upper Extremity Team | |
Charles F. Carr, MD Specialties: Arthroscopy, Knee, Shoulder Disorders, Sports Medicine Sports interests: Golfing, snowboarding, scuba diving, downhill skiing, football Athletic background: College track and football; part of medical coverage team at US Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista, California Certifications: "Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine" from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Also a member of: Lower Extremity Team Learn more about how Dr. Carr enjoys his time away from the clinic
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Paul J. Hecht, MD Specialties: Ankle Arthroscopy, Complex Reconstruction of the Foot and Ankle, Foot and Ankle Arthritis, Ligament Reconstruction, Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle Sports interests: Cycling Articles: Overuse Injuries of Runners: Q&A with Dr. Paul Hecht Also a member of: Lower Extremity Team | |
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Specialties: Family Medicine, Sports Medicine Sports interests: Cycling, cross-country skiing, running, swimming, rowing Athletic background: Member of 1992 Olympic rowing team; three-time World Champion in rowing; Sullivan Award finalist in 1989 (best amateur athlete in USA); winner of 1998 Head of the Charles; participant in Prouty 100-mile cycling fundraiser since 1998; team physician at 2007 Pan Am Games; USA team physician at 2008 Summer Olympics Find out more about Dr. Karlson's competitive spirit
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Specialties: Shoulder, Sports Medicine, Rotator Cuff, Instability, Arthritis/Reconstruction Sports interests: Cycling, rowing, running, windsurfing, skiing, fishing Athletic background: College Division 1 lacrosse and Division 3 football; competed in 2006 DHMC Department of Orthopaedics Triathlon Also a member of: Upper Extremity Team
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Specialties: Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Sports interests: Running, high altitude hiking/climbing, road & mountain biking, fly fishing, downhill and back country skiing, golfing. Articles: Common Cycling Injuries: Q&A with Dr. Michael Sparks Also a member of: Joint Team, Lower Extremity Team | |
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Specialties: Orthopaedics, Joint Arthroplasty, Sports Medicine Sports interests: Telemark skiing, road biking, soccer, ultimate frisbee Also a member of: Joint Team | |
Richard "Pete" Peterson PA-C, MS Specialties: Sports Medicine, Lower Extremity Sports interests: Rugby, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, hiking Athletic background: Medical coverage for National Air Force rugby team and 1994 Women's Rugby World Cup; certified athletic trainer Also a member of: Lower Extremity Team
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| David M. Edson, PT Specialties: Shoulder and Knee Injuries, Balance and Vestibular Rehabilitation, including Post-Concussive Syndromes Sports interests: Golfing, basketball, volleyball Athletic background: Participates regularly in charity golf tournaments |
| Kirsten Gleeson, PT Specialties: Custom orthotics, biomechanical/gait assessment for running and many other sports, bike fitting for competitive and recreational riders Sports interests: Cross-country skiing, trail running, cycling Athletic background: Nationally-ranked, Division 1 cross-country ski racer for Williams College, continued to race at national level after college; coach for junior skiers to prepare for national events; competed in collegiate/junior national cycling events and trail running competitions |
| Steven J. Vincente, PT Specialties: Shoulder and Knee Injuries Sports interests: Follows Dartmouth College women's basketball and youth soccer league
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