Official Team Physicians for the Durham Bulls

EmergeOrtho has been the official team physicians for the Durham Bulls since 1980. We have been keeping our local athletes healthy and in the game for decades. We are the team behind your favorite team.

Our North Carolina sports medicine team works with professionals and weekend warriors alike. Active residents in the area get the same level of care. Just like the Durham Bulls players, you can trust our specialists with sports conditioning, injury prevention, treatment, and sports injury recovery.

Why Choose the EmergeOrtho Sports Medicine Team?

Wool E. Bull, mascot for the Durham, NC, Bulls baseball team, runs the bases on the field. Your favorite local professional athletes trust our team to provide expert care, and so can you. Our NC orthopedic sports medicine team is made up of board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons who are dedicated to patient care, from the youngest athletes to active adults.

Trained Specialists

Our sports medicine team consists of board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons in the Triangle Region. Fellowship training means they received rigorous training in specialized programs. We can match the specialist with the right training to your specific needs.

Comprehensive Care & Patient-Centered Approach

Care at EmergeOrtho is extensive. It begins with a thorough evaluation using advanced diagnostic tools. We can then create an individualized treatment plan tailored to each athlete’s unique needs. We take our patients through the treatment process and, if needed, a recovery or rehabilitation program, an approach that involves a collaborative team of specialists. We make each patient a part of their healing journey, listening to their needs and preferences every step of the way.

What We Do

As sports medicine specialists, we treat all kinds of active patients, including professional and amateur athletes and individuals who are active or want to become more active. From sports injury prevention to treatment and rehabilitation, we diagnose, treat, and manage conditions and injuries to help patients get or stay active.

Durham Bulls logo Our specialists cover injuries and pain associated with the following:

While our sports medicine specialists are skilled surgeons, they always opt for more conservative treatments when possible. If you do need surgery, trust our experts to provide the least invasive procedure possible using the latest technologies for faster recovery times.

Our team also provides sports rehabilitation and recovery services for athletes getting back in the game after an injury or surgery.

If you are ready to benefit from the same expertise and level of care as your favorite professional athletes, contact us to request an appointment with an EmergeOrtho sports medicine specialist.

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