Concussion SpecialistsPage 18

1,146 verified specialists treating concussion from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Elliot Hospital, Exeter Hospital, and Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Mark Reeder, MD

Sports Medicine

Kingston, NH30+ years

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Ty Affleck, MD

Sports Medicine

Santa Rosa, CA30+ years

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Marc Auerbach, MD

Director, Pediatric Simulation; Professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine)

Pediatrics

New Haven, CT267+ pubs

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

James Johnson, MD

Clinical Instructor, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine; Clinical Assistant Professor, Meharry Medical College

Sports Medicine

Nashville, TN30+ years

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Robert Jones, MD

Medical Director, Student Health Center, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Sports Medicine

Charlotte, NC30+ years

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Emily Harold, MD

Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine

Sports Medicine

Salt Lake City, UT20+ years

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Rajiv Jain, MD

Sports Medicine

Tonawanda, NY30+ years

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Kevin Elder, M.D.

Sports Medicine

Tampa, FL20+ years4+ pubs

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Sean Cupp, M.D.

Sports Medicine

Cleveland, OH20+ years4+ pubs

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Marie Schaefer, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor

Sports Medicine

Lakewood, OH10+ years

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Ralph Franks, DO

Medical Director, Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center; Associate Professor, Thomas Jefferson University

Sports Medicine

Marlton, NJ20+ years

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Kenneth Taylor, M.D.

Sports Medicine

San Diego, CA30+ years18+ pubs

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Joseph Finney, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine

Pediatrics

Saint Louis, MO9 years

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Inna Elikashvili, D.O.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics

Pediatrics

New York, NY4+ pubs

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Shawn Kane, M.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine

Sports Medicine

Chapel Hill, NC30+ years112+ pubs

Primary Care Sports Medicine

James Barrett, MD

Sports Medicine

Oklahoma City, OK30+ years13+ pubs

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Aaron Lesher, M.D.

Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Charleston, SC86+ pubs

Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery

Omar Elkhamra, M.D.

Sports Medicine

Farmville, VA20+ years

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Ashley Ebersole, MD

Medical Director, BC4Teens

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH18+ pubs

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Stephen Schaaf, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Sports Medicine

Nashville, TN10+ years32+ pubs

Primary Care Sports Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of concussion specialists built?

This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Concussion as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.

What should I look for when choosing a concussion specialist?

Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for concussion depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.

Are these concussion specialists accepting new patients?

Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

What is Concussion?

Concussion is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches concussion care.

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