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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 Edward Hospital-Main Campus, Silver Cross Hospital, and UF Health The Villages Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Caitlin Nicholson

Caitlin Nicholson, MD

Assistant Professor, Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

Chicago, IL9 years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
James Homme

James Homme, M.D.

Director, Emergency Medicine Residency Program

Pediatrics

Rochester, MN20+ years
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Stephen Hersey

Stephen Hersey, M.D.

Lead Physician, Primary Care Center

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Marla Levine

Marla Levine, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Nashville, TN20+ years
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Barry Hicks

Barry Hicks, MD

Pediatrics

Dallas, TX
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Bradley Smith

Bradley Smith, M.D.

Sports Medicine

Bensalem, PA20+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Vernon Williams

Vernon Williams, MD

Sports Medicine

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Neuromusculoskeletal Sports Medicine
Casey Calkins

Casey Calkins, MD

Professor, Surgery (Pediatric Surgery), Program Director Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Training Program, Medical College of Wisconsin

Pediatrics

Milwaukee, WI
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Joel Shilyansky

Joel Shilyansky, MD

Robert and Hélène Soper Chair of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital; Professor of Surgery, University of Iowa College of Medicine; Director, Pediatric Surgery

Pediatrics

Iowa City, IA
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Jaimie Nathan

Jaimie Nathan, M.D.

Chief, Pediatric Abdominal Transplant and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Nicholas Yeager

Nicholas Yeager, MD

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Pediatric Emergency MedicinePediatric Hematology-Oncology
Michael Jonesco

Michael Jonesco, D.O.

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

Columbus, OH20+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
James Betts

James Betts, M.D.

Professor of Surgery and Urology

Pediatrics

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Karen Cartwright

Karen Cartwright, M.D.

Pediatrics

Fresno, CA
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Kathryn Bass

Kathryn Bass, MD

VTC Faculty

Pediatrics

Roanoke, VA
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Barry Kenneally

Barry Kenneally, MD

Sports Medicine

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Matthew Pecci

Matthew Pecci, M.D.

Sports Medicine

Brentwood, CA30+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
Justin Conway

Justin Conway, MD

Sports Medicine

Newburgh, NY10+ years
Primary Care Sports Medicine
David Hackam

David Hackam, MD

Surgeon-in-Chief, Pediatric Surgery

Pediatrics

Baltimore, MD
Surgical Sports MedicinePediatric Surgery
Shinjiro Hirose

Shinjiro Hirose, M.D.

Professor and Chief of the Fetal Surgery Section, Division of Pediatric General Surgery; Division Head of Fetal Surgery

Pediatrics

Seattle, WA
Surgical 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.