Paul Gubanich, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2005 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Biographical Sketch
Paul Gubanich, MD, is an Associate Staff member in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. His specialty interests include outcomes research, childhood wellness, injury prevention, performance enhancement, medical problems in athletes, and the management of sports concussions. Dr. Gubanich is a Team Physician for the Cleveland Browns football team.
Dr. Gubanich earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health in Columbus, Ohio. He completed an internal medicine residency and primary care sports medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine with a certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine.
Dr. Gubanich has lead or participated in a number of research studies on topics related to sports medicine. He has a member of the AMSSM research certificate, is a reviewer for several journals, presented at national and international meetings, and has published articles in peer-reviewed journals.
He is a member of several professional societies, including the American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, NFL Team Physician's Association and the American College of Physicians.
Professional Highlights
Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Research
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, OH |
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| Residency: | Cleveland Clinic, Internal Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Sports Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Graduate) Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Ohio University, Athens, OH |
Additional Training
- Master of Public Health, Case Western Reserve University
- Dr. Gubanich also performs ImPACT neuropsych testing, MSK US, PRP injections, and shockwave therapy.
Certifications
Sports Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Acute sports injuries, adolescent low back pain, all sports related musculoskeletal injuries, and musculoskeletal diseases, Arthritis, athletic knee injury, care of the young athlete, cartilage repair/transplantation, elbow and knee, exercise-induced asthma, fitness and nutrition as part of the orthopaedic treatment plan, foot injuries, Fracture Care, Fractures, general medical orthopaedics, general orthopaedic surgery, general orthopaedics, hand injuries, healthy lifestyles, hip pain in the active adolescent and young adult, illnesses, joint aspiration and therapeutic injections, knee and shoulder problems, knee joint disorders, knee ligament injuries, knee ligament injury, labral tears, labrum tears and biceps tendon injuries, management of sports concussions, Management of early hip disease, medical management of early osteoarthritis, medical problems in athletes, muscle physiology and biomechanics, musculoskeletal injuries in athletes and arthuritic knee problems, non-operative adult orthopaedics, nonsurgical/medical orthopaedics, orthopaedic research, patellofemoral problems, pediatric, pediatric orthopaedics, pediatrics, Performance enhancement and medical problems in athletes, prevention and treatment of injuries in the aging athlete, public health education, returning athletes safely to play, role of hyaluvonan in inflammation, shock wave treatment, shoulder, Shoulder Arthritis, shoulder dislocations, Shoulder Fractures, Shoulder Injuries, sport injuries to the foot and ankle, sports, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, sports medicine; upper extremity, sports related foot and ankle injuries, Stress Fractures.
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American College of Physicians
- NFL Team Physician's Society
- Warthog Society
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Industry Relationships
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