Focused on athletes of all ages

The Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network is a comprehensive program based entirely around the needs of athletes of all ages. Our multidisciplinary sports medicine providers, who are trained in pediatric and adult care, work together to customize plans of care for each individual based on his or her needs.

We offer services that encompass the entire continuum of care, focusing on keeping our athletes healthy and active, with services that facilitate optimal performance. Through preventive care, nutrition counseling and corrective exercise, we help educate you to prevent injuries.

If an injury or illness does occur, our experts use the latest in evidence-based medicine, strengthening and rehab techniques, and if needed, minimally invasive surgery, focusing on safely returning you to your sport as quickly as possible. Under the careful direction of experienced sports medicine physicians, patients are guided through our multidisciplinary team of specialists, who treat more than just injuries, but rather athletes as a whole.

Our Team of Providers & Specialists

  • Certified Athletic Trainers
  • Primary Care Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Dermatology
  • ENT
  • Rehabilitation
  • Urgent Care
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Orthopedic Spine
  • Imaging
  • Nutrition
  • Ophthalmology
  • Sleep Medicine

Meet Our Staff

Team Physicians

Matt Simmons, MD
Lead Team Physician/Medical Director
Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network

Stephen Rodes, MD
Lead Orthopedic Surgeon
Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network

Joel Prankun, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon
Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network

Jimmy Jiang, MD
Hand/Upper Extremity Specialist
Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network

Travis Jones, DPM
Foot and Ankle Specialist
Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network

Joel Prankun, DO
Orthopedic Surgeon
Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network

Steven Spitz, MD
Neurosurgeon
Southeastern Neurological Specialists

Associate Team Physicians

Madhavi Jordan, MD
General Surgeon
Northside Cherokee Surgical Associates

Kirk Hewling, MD
Family Medicine
Towne Lake Primary Care

Daniel Charek, PhD
Concussion Specialist
Northside Hospital Sports Medicine Network

Ramal Weragoda, MD
Cardiologist
Northside Heart

Saima Khurram, MD
Neurologist
Premier Neurological Care

Thomas Eye Group
Ophthalmology

Goodman Dermatology
Dermatology

Courtney French, MD
Ear, Nose and Throat
Southern ENT Specialists

Sports Medicine Provider