The Sports Medicine Staff’s ultimate goal is providing the very best healthcare for the 800+ student-athletes representing the Fighting Irish. Our staff of 18 full-time Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists provide initial evaluation and triage of injuries and illnesses while directing rehabilitation, reconditioning and recovery from all healthcare conditions. Under the direction of Team Physicians our skilled professionals provide holistic care through communicating concerns and on-going planning with Primary Care Physicians, Orthopedic Surgeons/Consultants, Strength & Conditioning, Dietitians, advising with Sport Psychologists and a close network of other medical/healthcare professionals. Our comprehensive healthcare focuses on fostering an inclusive and diverse environment with caring for the individual along with the injury/illness.
Sports Medicine & Athletic Training
Athletics Trainers – Physical Therapist
University Health Services
| Matt Leiszler, MD | University Physicians |
| Kevin McAward, MD | University Physicians |
| Crystal Higginson, MD | University Physicians |
Sports Medicine Institute – Saint Joseph Health Systems
| Steve Simons, MD | Sports Medicine |
| Chris Jordan, MD | Sports Medicine |
South Bend Orthopaedics
South Bend Orthopaedics has a long tradition of providing orthopaedic care to Notre Dame athletes, beginning in 1949 when Dr. Leslie Bodnar joined the sports medicine program for Notre Dame athletics. South Bend Orthopaedics is led by a team of board-certified surgeons and physicians offering excellence in comprehensive orthopaedic and sports medicine care. SBO provides specialties in joint replacement, hand, spine, podiatry, sports medicine, and rehabilitation therapy to patients in the Michiana area with offices in South Bend, Mishawaka, Plymouth and La Porte. Learn more
University Health Services
University Health Services is a multidisciplinary team committed to providing and promoting service to meet the health care needs of the diverse Notre Dame community. To learn more about the University physicians and University Health Services please click here.
