Sports Medicine

Athletes of all levels deserve comprehensive, coordinated, patient-centered care to help them return to play more quickly and safely. Our goal is to make every step of care—from scheduling an appointment to finishing rehabilitation—efficient, effective and well-coordinated.

We treat all types of sports injuries and, when necessary, can provide priority access to foot and ankle, hand, sports concussion, and rehabilitation specialists. Our team ensures that all sports-related injuries are carefully and completely evaluated.

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Meet Our Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers

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Derek Axibal, MD

Fellowship from OrthoCarolina Sports Medicine Center in Charlotte.

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Matthew Axtman, DO

Based in Grand Rapids, physician for West Michigan Whitecaps.

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Nathan Bouwkamp, FNP

Earned his master’s degree in nursing from Wilkes University.

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Brian Burns, PA-C

Earned his bachelor’s degree in medicine from Western Michigan University.

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Melissa DeNiel, MD

Based in Big Rapids, physician for Ferris State University.

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Jordan Friedrich, PA-C

Master's degree in physician assistant studies from GVSU.

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R. Joseph Grierson, DO

Interests include joint replacement, sports medicine and orthopedic trauma.

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Kendall Hamilton, MD

Based in Grand Rapids, physician for Davenport University.

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Brian Hood, DO

Based in Fremont, completed sports medicine fellowship at MSU.

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Jason Lazor, DO

Based in Grand Rapids, physician for Grand Rapids Football Club.

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James Lebolt, DO, FAAOS

Based in Grand Rapids, trained under James Andrews, MD.

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Brett Martin, DO

Completed sports medicine fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital.

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Travis Menge, MD

Based in Grand Rapids. Trained at Steadman Philippon Research Institute.

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Jacob Reisner, DO

Completed fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

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Jonathan Russell, PA-C

Master's degree in physician assistant studies from Central Michigan University.

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James Thiel DO
James Thiel, DO

Based in Greenville. Orthopedic sports medicine fellowship trained.

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Peter Ugolini, MD

Based in Grand Rapids, specializes in shoulder surgery.

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Journey With Sports Medicine Care

The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, connects the thigh bone to the shin bone at the knee. It's often called the "sports ligament" because these injuries are very common among athletes. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)

Josh Sheldon damaged his knee ligaments while playing indoor soccer this spring. Kurt Lockman, a Spectrum Health physical therapist, is helping him rehabilitate the knee post surgery. (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)

"It's not the end of the world when you have an injury like this," said Sheldon. "I saw so many helpful, friendly people along the way. Mine is definitely a happy ending story." (Chris Clark | Spectrum Health Beat)


Learn More About Sports Medicine Services

Athletic Training Team
Sports Concussion Clinic
Sports Injury Clinic


Partnerships

Spectrum Health Medical Group partners with professional, club and community organizations, schools and employers to provide injury care, athletic training and physical therapy services.

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Health Beat

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    'This is so great for the kids'

    A Davenport University partnership cares for student athletes on and off the field.

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    Less pain, more gain

    Spectrum Health athletic trainers help large companies cut down on work-related injuries, boosting productivity and profits.