Our dedicated staff of healthcare specialists provides a full range of medical and physical services to treat all athletes, whether they participate in high school, college, recreational or professional sports.
The Sports Medicine Team includes:
Physicians
Physical Therapists
Athletic Trainers
Dietician
The Sports Medicine Team also includes Staff in the Performance Enhancement Program.
Sports Medicine Physicians
We offer athletes the expertise of Sports Medicine Fellowship trained physicians. Our staff includes specialists in orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and family and community medicine. All work together in a multidisciplinary environment to diagnose, treat and educate patients for the best possible outcome. Additionally, Sports Medicine Center surgeons perform the latest surgical procedures required for a quick and safe return to normal activity. Procedures include:
- ACL reconstruction
- Rotator cuff repairs
- Arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder, elbow, ankle and hip
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament repairs
- Impingement repairs
The Sports Medicine Center physician team includes:
William G. Raasch, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Surgeon
Director, Sports Medicine Center
Carole S. Vetter, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Surgeon
Patrick Birmingham, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Surgeon
Craig C. Young, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Orthopaedic
Anne Z. Hoch, DO
Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Medicine Physician
Director, Women's Sports Medicine Program
Megan Noon, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Medicine Physician
Laura Gottschlich, DO
Medical College of Wisconsin Family Medicine, Sports Medicine and Women's Health Physician
Physical Therapists
Physical therapists aid athletes in their recovery from injury or surgical procedures. Using the latest equipment and treatment techniques, these specialists in the area of sports medicine focus on getting the athlete back in top shape and back to activity at the appropriate time.
The Sports Medicine Center physician team includes:
Jeff Wilkens, MPT
Runners’ Clinic Coordinator
Chris Kolodzek, MPT
Wisconsin Lutheran College Physical Therapist
Chris Melkovitz, PT
Milwaukee Ballet Physical Therapist
Chris Geiser, MS, PT, ATC
Eileen Craighead, DPT, ATC
US Speedskating Physical Therapist
Becky Kohl, DPT
Kay Chmielewski, DPT
Alicia Lambert, DPT
Sam Krier, MPT, ATC
Wisconsin Lutheran College Physical Therapist
Melissa Granger, MPT
GriffIn Ewald, MPT, OCS, CSCS
Sports Medicine Blogger
Kristin Hinterstocker, MPT
Andrea McCarthy, DPT
Certified Athletic Trainers
Skilled trainers work with athletes to keep them focused on goals and develop a competitive advantage. Our structured program ensures athletes follow proper exercise and stretching methods as they develop the muscle groups needed for their particular sport. Athletic trainers are also available to help athletes prepare prior to an athletic event.
The Sports Medicine Center certified athletic trainers team includes:
Michael Ribar, ATC, PES
Coordinator of Performance Enhancement Program
Head Athletic Trainer
Performance Enhancement Specialist
Julie Carpenter, ATC
Athletic Trainer US Speedskating
Athletic Trainer Trinity Irish Dancers
Drew Hacker, ATC
Head Football Athletic Trainer Wisconsin Lutheran College
Joseph Hoff, MS, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer Wisconsin Lutheran College
Endurance Performance Enhancement Coordinator
Kris Juergens, PsyD, ATC
Athletic Trainer Milwaukee Ballet
Duane Mueller, ATC, PES
Head Athletic Trainer Wisconsin Lutheran High School
Performance Enhancement Specialist
Kat Hilgeman, ATC, PES
Head Athletic Trainer Divine Savior Holy Angel High School
Performance Enhancement Specialist
Cornell Smith, MS, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Athletic Trainer Milwaukee Ballet
Athletic Trainer Milwaukee Wave
Lucas Solum, MS, ATC, CSCS
Head Athletic Trainer Pius XI High School
Athletic Trainer Wauwatosa Spartans
Monica Pickering, MS, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer Wauwatosa West High School
Lisa Mertz, ATC
Staff Athletic Trainer
Dietitian
All athletes benefit from the nutrition assessments and counseling provided by our dietitian. Evaluations help athletes develop healthy eating habits to achieve optimal athletic performance. Advice is tailored to each athlete’s needs and addresses a variety of topics including body composition, muscle and weight gain, hydration, and nutrition planning for endurance training and events.
The Sports Medicine Program staff dietitian is:
Nicole Fasules, RD, CD, CSSD
Sports Medicine Dietitcian