Sports Medicine

Benjamin Burkam, M.D.

Team Physician, Sports Medicine

Dr. Benjamin J. Burkam, M.D., is a sports medicine specialist focusing on non-surgical orthopedics within family medicine, treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions including osteoarthritis, chronic tendon disorders such as Achilles tendinitis, patellar tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis), as well as joint pain, knee pain, low back pain, chronic pain, and pain in children. He serves active individuals and athletes across all levels and ages, from you

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Family Medicine (ABFM)
Sports Medicine (ABFM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (MD, 2011)
Residency: OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital (Family Medicine, 2014)
Fellowship: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (Sports Medicine, 2015)

Years in Practice

15+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025
Columbus Monthly — Top Doctor
2025
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Primary Care Sports Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Musculoskeletal ConditionsConcussionACL & Ligament ReconstructionArthroscopic Surgery

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Riverside Methodist Hospital
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Burkam treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Burkam accept Aetna insurance?

Benjamin Burkam's public profile lists Aetna, Cigna, and The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley plus 1 more health plan as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Burkam practice?

Benjamin Burkam practices in Columbus, OH with hospital affiliations including Riverside Methodist Hospital, OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, and OhioHealth Grant Medical Center.

What does Dr. Burkam specialize in?

Benjamin Burkam is a board-certified sports medicine specialist with focus areas in Primary Care Sports Medicine.

How long has Dr. Burkam been practicing?

Benjamin Burkam has 15+ years of clinical experience in sports medicine.

What is Dr. Burkam's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (MD, 2011); Residency: OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital (Family Medicine, 2014); Fellowship: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (Sports Medicine, 2015).