SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER

HOW WE CAN HELP

At Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, our fellowship-trained Sports Medicine physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of sports injuries, including ACL tears, ligament sprains, and joint conditions. They take a comprehensive, patient-centered approach—often beginning with non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy, rehabilitative exercise, and image-guided injection therapies to restore function and support recovery. When surgery is necessary, our team is highly experienced in advanced procedures like ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and hip labral tear treatment, helping athletes return to activity with confidence.

What sets our team apart is the uncommon blend of advanced clinical training and personal athletic experience. Having competed at high levels themselves, many of our physicians bring a firsthand understanding of the urgency, discipline, and mindset that come with sports injuries. This perspective shapes the way they deliver timely evaluations, sports physicals, and individualized orthopedic care for athletes at every level—from youth and collegiate programs to professional teams. With experience supporting organizations like the Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Switchbacks, and U.S. Olympic teams, we deliver trusted, high-level sports medicine care in Colorado Springs grounded in both excellence and experience.

CONTACT

THE CSOG SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER

Please Fax All Referrals to:
719-632-0088

Please Fax All Medical Records to:
719-632-0088

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INJURIES | CONDITIONS

TREATMENTS

SPORTS MEDICINE

SPECIALISTS

Nicole Derby

Nicole Derby, PA-C

PA to Jamie Friedman, MD

Phillip Falender, PA-C Orthopedic Physician Assistant

Phillip Falender, PA-C

PA to John Redfern, MD

Kristen Reiss, PA-C Orthopaedic Physician Assistant

Kristen Reiss, PA-C

PA to Craig Yager, MD

Cara Zagel, PA-C

Cara Zagel, PA-C

PA to Christopher Jones, MD