Meet Our Team

Baptist Health is the only sports medicine program in Louisville providing the full spectrum of sports medicine care. Whether you are trying to overcome an old injury or hoping to prevent injuries, our team helps you achieve your athletic goals.

The Team at Baptist Health Sports Medicine Louisville

At Baptist Health, you have access to a large team of experts, including:

• Physicians who help most athletes bounce back from injuries without surgery. We offer treatments that are not widely available, including platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP).
• Surgeons who perform advanced tests, such as arthroscopy of the shoulder or knee. Our surgeons also deliver treatments that provide lasting relief, such as repairing torn ligaments. Find out more about orthopedic services.
• Therapists, many of whom offer therapies that use the power of human touch to quickly relieve pain and loosen stiff muscles. Learn more about manual therapy.
• Athletic trainers who specialize in helping sports teams keep their athletes safe while competing. Read more about athletic trainer coverage.

Highlights of our program include:

• Convenience: We offer same-day physician appointments. During the fall sports season, we also offer a Saturday walk-in clinic and make it easy for you to get care when you need it most. You can also make an appointment with our team of experts without a physician referral. New patients are always welcome. We provide sport physicals at all of our Sports Medicine physician practices. Read more information for new sports medicine patients.
• Services to help athletes perform their best:  If you are part of a team, Baptist Health athletic training coverage can help your team stay safe at practice and during games. Learn more about our sports medicine services.
• Caring for elite athletes: Baptist Health is the official medical partner of USA Gymnastics Winter Cup, USA Cycling Cyclocross, and junior golf championship. We help these athletes stay safe so they can compete at the highest levels of their sport.
• A trusted source for sports medicine expertise: Physicians from outside Baptist Health refer their patients to our program. We offer specialized services that are not widely available, such as vestibular therapy, to help patients overcome complex injuries. Read more helpful information for referring physicians.

Meet Our Team of Sports Medicine Experts

The sports medicine team at Baptist Health delivers exceptional care and injury prevention services. Our physicians, athletic trainers, and therapists are in regular communication and have been working together for a long time. Their collaboration makes it easy to tailor treatments and services so you can achieve your goals.

Our team includes:

Primary care sports medicine physicians

These physicians are orthopedists who specialize in non-surgical treatments for sports injuries. Our teams collaborate to discuss complex cases so we can coordinate the best possible care.

Meet our primary care sports medicine physicians:

Louisville:

• Mark Puckett, MD
• Michael Hughes, DO
• Kathleen Naylor, DO

Floyd:

• William Davis II, DO
• Brian Lauer, MD

Orthopedic surgeons

All of our orthopedic surgeons have completed fellowships in sports medicine and are sports medicine trained orthopedic surgeons with extensive experience in treating sport related injuries.  Our surgeons also specialize in treating specific types of injuries, such as shoulder, knee, or elbow problems. 

Meet our sports medicine orthopedic surgeons:

Louisville - La Grange:

• Nicholas Kenney, MD

Louisville:

• Kittie George, MD
• S. Brennan McClure, MD

Floyd:

• Kristopher Abeln, MD

Physical therapists

Our physical therapists use special exercises to relieve pain and improve functioning in injured muscles and joints. Many of our therapists have additional training and certifications in special types of therapy, such as therapy to treat hand injuries (hand therapy) and soft tissue massage.

Learn more about physical therapy.

Athletic trainers

Athletic trainers are nationally board certified through the Board of Certification for Athletic Training and have a medical license through the sate board of medical licensure for the state they work. All athletic trainers have graduated from an accredited Athletic Training Education Program. 

Find out what parents and coaches are saying about our services: athletic training testimonials.

Contact Us

For more information or to request an appointment, contact us or call 502.253.6699.

New patients are always welcome at Baptist Health. Read helpful information for new sports medicine patients and referring physicians.