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1,146 verified specialists treating concussion from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Nationwide Children's Hospital, Berger Hospital, and Kettering Cancer Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

James MacDonald

James MacDonald, M.D.

Director of Research, Division of Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

Columbus, OH
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Karen Diefenbach

Karen Diefenbach, M.D.

Director, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Benjamin Burkam

Benjamin Burkam, M.D.

Team Physician, Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

Columbus, OH15+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Katherine Deans

Katherine Deans, MD

Surgeon-in-Chief

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Mark Conroy

Mark Conroy, M.D.

Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine

Sports Medicine

Columbus, OH15+ years
Emergency Sports Medicine
Michael Tiso

Michael Tiso, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Sports Medicine

Columbus, OH15+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
John Lombardo

John Lombardo, M.D.

Professor and Former Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine

Sports Medicine

Columbus, OH
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Robert Kiningham

Robert Kiningham, MD

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Richard Wood

Richard Wood, MD

Chief, Department of Pediatric Colorectal & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Tippi Mackenzie

Tippi Mackenzie, M.D.

General Surgery

Pediatrics

San Francisco, CA
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
David Coyle

David Coyle, MD, MB BCH BAO

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Christopher Newton

Christopher Newton, MD

Pediatric General Surgery

Pediatrics

Oakland, CA
Surgical Sports Medicine
Christopher Breuer

Christopher Breuer, MD

Director, Center for Regenerative Medicine

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Vismai Sinha

Vismai Sinha, M.D.

Sports Medicine

Columbus, OH20+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Jeffrey McKinney

Jeffrey McKinney, MD PHD

Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Vice Chair for Education, Department of Pediatrics; Director of Medical Education, Children’s Health System

Pediatrics

Dallas, TX
Pediatric Emergency MedicinePediatric Infectious Diseases
Can Yerebakan

Can Yerebakan, M.D.

Associate Chief, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Director, Congenital CT Surgery Fellowship

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Robert Gates

Robert Gates, MD

Pediatric General Surgery

Pediatrics

Duncan, SC20+ years
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Toshiharu Shinoka

Toshiharu Shinoka, MD, PHD

Co-Director, Tissue Engineering Program

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Sara Rasmussen

Sara Rasmussen, MD

Surgical Director, Kidney Transplant; Associate Surgical Director, Liver Transplant; Surgical Director, Transplant Quality

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Dana Schwartz

Dana Schwartz, MD

Associate Trauma Medical Director

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH10+ years
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery

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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.