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Brittany Telford,MBBCh, MPT, is a Sports Medicine Physician at Cleveland Clinic Canada with a strong interest in sport and exercise medicine, injury prevention, ultrasound-guided injections, and sideline medical coverage.
Dr. Telford completed her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at the University of South Carolina Aiken, where she competed as a collegiate tennis player. With a strong interest in athlete care and rehabilitation, she went on to earn her Master’s in Physical Therapy at Western University before pursuing her medical training at Trinity College Dublin. She subsequently completed her Family Medicine residency with Hackensack Meridian Health, followed by a fellowship in Sports and Exercise Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She is board-certified in Family Medicine and holds a diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine.
Dr. Telford provides individualized care to help patients safely return to their desired activities and sport. Her background as a trained physical therapist, combined with her expertise in sports medicine, allows her to take a collaborative, comprehensive approach to injury management and rehabilitation.
Providing medical coverage for athletes across a wide range of professional, collegiate, and community sporting events, Dr. Telford is currently a team physician for McMaster University varsity teams and the University of Guelph football team. Her previous sports experience includes working with NCAA Division I athletics at Kent State University, as well as professional sport experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Guardians during Spring Training, and the Lake County Captains (minor league affiliate). She has also provided medical coverage at major sporting events, including the Pan American Games, Ontario Summer Games, USA Soccer Cup, Toronto Triathlon, the New York City Marathon, and more.
Dr. Telford is also actively involved in medical education, with a commitment to advancing musculoskeletal care and promoting evidence-based practices in sports medicine.
When she’s not treating patients, Dr. Telford enjoys travelling, playing pickleball, and spending time with family.
Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic
Sport and Exercise Medicine Fellowship
Cleveland, Ohio
Residency
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Family Residency Program
Family Medicine
Edison, New Jersey
Doctor of Medicine
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Master of Physical Therapy
Western University
London, ON
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, South Carolina