Youth Sports Health Center
Comprehensive health care for the young athlete
The Vanderbilt Youth Sports Health Center brings together experts from Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and Vanderbilt Sports Medicine to create specialized teams specifically trained in the treatment of pediatric, adolescent and young adult athletes.
Chronic health conditions and injuries don’t have to sideline young athletes. Our dedicated youth sports health team deploys the latest technology, expertise and individualized care to treat a variety of sports conditions and injuries and provide important sports health-related services, including:
Screenings for Athletes
- Cardiovascular health screening, including non-invasive tests like electrocardiograms (EKG)
- Cardiopulmonary exercise testing for breathing difficulty
- Baseline concussion testing and vision exams
- Evaluation for clearance after a failed sports physical
- Infectious diseases, transmittable skin infections
- “Return to play” injury reviews
Exercise-Induced Health Issues
- Asthma
- Allergies
Sports Injuries
- Sprains, strains, breaks and dislocations
- Concussions
Sports Nutrition
- Eating and metabolic disorders
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Guidance on health, recovery and performance through diet
Urgent and Emergency Care
- The region’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
- For less emergent needs, our After Hours and urgent care clinics provide basic injury treatment and wound care
Meet Your Care Team
Ryan H. BelcherMD, MPH
- ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Head and Neck Cancer, Hearing and Speech, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Plastic Surgery within the Head and Neck, Thyroid
Filipina C. SchnabelMPH, DNP, FNP-BC, APRN
- ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Pediatric Otolaryngology, Pediatric Specialties
Lyndy J. WilcoxMD, MMHC
- ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Otolaryngology Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Thyroid
Christopher T. WoottenMD, MMHC, FACS, FAAP
- ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology), Pediatric Otolaryngology
Charles L. Cox IIIMD, MPH
- Adolescent Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Kevin M. DaleMD
- Adolescent Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Alex B. DiamondDO, MPH, FAAP
- Adolescent Medicine, Adolescent Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Andrew J. GregoryMD, FAAP
- Adolescent Sports Medicine, Orthopaedics, Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine
Edward G. IglesiaMD, MPH
- Allergy and Asthma, Allergy and Immunology, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Why Choose the Vanderbilt Youth Sports Health Center
- Collaborative care
We're part of one of the Southeast's top pediatric medical centers. That means we can offer a direct line for your child athlete into our nationally ranked medical and surgical specialties. Our experts in pediatric heart, ENT, neurology, pulmonology, orthopaedics and other specialties will provide your child with the care that's right for them. Our Youth Sports Health Center is where young athletes begin their journey toward greater wellness.
- Exclusive care
Ours is the only program in the region providing comprehensive and dedicated multi-specialty services for the child and adolescent athlete.
- Personalized care
We offer personalized medical and surgical care from national and international experts with specialized training in pediatric, adolescent and young adult health. Our leaders in education, research and community advocacy develop treatments and health policy, as well as prevention and performance programs with young athletes in mind.
- Convenient care
We offer expanded access to our medical and surgical services through multiple facilities and providers to better serve your needs.
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