Here are five sports medicine physicians who recently joined new practices or took on new positions in the past month: By Eric Oliver - 12/12/19

Richard Ferkel, MD, repaired the ruptured Achilles tendon of Portland Trailblazers forward Rodney Hood Dec. 11, The Oregonian reports. By Eric Oliver - 12/12/19

Martin O'Malley, MD, operated on the left foot of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, The Charlotte Observer reports. By Eric Oliver - 12/12/19

Eight orthopedic surgeons recently treated professional athletes: By Angie Stewart - 12/10/19

The Horatio Alger Association will honor James Andrews, MD, and 13 others in its Member Class of 2020. By Eric Oliver - 12/10/19

Joseph Straight, MD, was elected the 176th president of the Medical Society of Delaware during the organization's annual meeting Nov. 23, Delaware State News reports. By Angie Stewart - 12/5/19

Baylor Scott & White Sports Therapy & Research at The Star in Frisco, Texas, is expanding pediatric sports medicine and orthopedic services at its practice, reports D CEO Healthcare. By Alan Condon - 12/5/19

Hutchinson (Kan.) Regional Medical Center will serve as the exclusive athletic provider to Hutchinson Community College, The Hutchinson News reports. By Eric Oliver - 12/4/19

Birmingham, Ala.-based Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center will open a new clinic in Cullman, Ala., Jan. 6. By Eric Oliver - 12/4/19

New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants recently extended their sports medicine partnership with a new 10-year deal, according to the New York Giants' website. By Alan Condon - 12/4/19

The North American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and its Collaborative Research Network recently awarded a $300,000 research grant to three physicians investigating a new treatment for osteoarthritis. By Alan Condon - 12/3/19

Dharmesh Vyas, MD, PhD, surgically repaired lacerated tendons in the left ankle of Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin on Dec. 1, the team announced. By Angie Stewart - 12/2/19

After being treated for elbow inflammation, Red Sox ace Chris Sale has been given clearance from James Andrews, MD, to begin throwing again, RealGM reports. By Angie Stewart - 12/2/19

Claude Moorman III, MD, performed knee surgery on Baltimore Ravens center Matt Skura, which will keep him out for the rest of the season, ESPN reports. By Eric Oliver - 11/27/19

Jeffrey Dugas, MD, performed a primary revision procedure on the left elbow of former Los Angeles Dodger and current free-agent pitcher Rich Hill, The Orange County Register reports. By Eric Oliver - 11/26/19

The sports medicine department of Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy opened a clinic Nov. 18 inside the St. Louis Blues' practice facility, St. Louis Business Journal reports. By Angie Stewart - 11/25/19

Patrick Connor, MD, performed arthroscopic surgery on the left shoulder of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin at Charlotte (N.C.) Surgery Center, USA Today reports. By Eric Oliver - 11/22/19

The San Antonio Spurs and UT Health Science Center in Houston are planning a shared practice facility that would feature a medical wing for sports medicine research, reports My San Antonio. By Alan Condon - 11/22/19

Durango, Colo.-based Centura Health-Mercy Regional Medical Center and Mercy Sports Medicine became the new sports medicine provider for Fort Lewis College in Durango, The Durango Herald reports. By Eric Oliver - 11/21/19

Thomas Graham, MD, is a clinical professor in the department of orthopedic surgery and associate chief of the division of hand surgery at New York City-based NYU Langone Health. By Angie Stewart - 11/19/19