Orthopaedic Surgery

Sports Medicine Clinic

When you get injured while playing a sport, it's important to see a specialist who understands sports injuries—someone who will get you back to living an active lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible. That's exactly the kind of specialist you'll find at DHMC's Sports Medicine Clinic.

Our services include lab, X-ray, state-of-the-art diagnostics, and even pharmacy services, all under one roof in the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. No referral is required, just call us directly at (603) 650-7788 to schedule and appointment.

Location: In the Orthopaedic clinic area at Reception 3A.
Clinic Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Sports Clinic Specialists: 

Photo of John-Erik Bell, MD   John-Erik Bell, MD
(orthopaedic surgeon)
Special Interests: sports injuries of the shoulder and elbow including throwing injuires, instability and arthroscopy
Dr. Charles Carr   Charles Carr, MD
Medical Director (orthopaedic surgeon)
Special Interests: shoulders, knees, all sports-related orthopaedic conditions
Dr. Paul Hecht   Paul Hecht, MD
(orthopaedic surgeon)
Special Interests: sports injuries of the foot and ankle
Dr. Kirstine Karlson   Kristine Karlson, MD
(family practice/sports medicine)
Special Interests: sports-related medical conditions and musculoskeletal injuries
Dr. John Nutting   John Nutting, MD
(orthopaedic surgeon)
Special Interests: sports-related injuries of the shoulder and upper extremity, rotator cuff, instability, arthroscopy
Dr. Michael Sparks   Michael Sparks, MD
(orthopaedic surgeon)
Special Interests: knee, foot, and ankle sports-related injuries
Photo of Nikki Gerwirz   Nikki Gewirz, PA-C, MS
(physician assistant)
Special Interests: sports medicine, shoulder and upper extremities
Richard Peterson   Richard "Pete" Peterson, PA-C, MS
(physician assistant)
Special Interests: sports medicine, lower extremities

The staff at the clinic also provide physician support for the many Dartmouth sports teams. 

Referrals: Appointments for the Sports Medicine Clinic are welcomed from both patients referring doctors, and are available by calling (603) 650-7788.

As a supporter of the Dartmouth College and Upper Valley athletic community, we hope to provide the most responsive service to all athletes, both young and old.