Loyola Medicine Sports Medicine Physicians Serving as Team Doctors for Loyola Ramblers

MAYWOOD, IL – For 30 years, Loyola Medicine sports medicine specialist Pietro Tonino, MD, and his colleagues have served as team physicians for Loyola University Chicago's men's basketball team.

On Thursday, March 15, 2018, Dr. Tonino and Nathaniel Jones, MD, will be courtside as the Ramblers play in their first NCAA tournament in 33 years.

"It's a privilege to be part of this historic game," Dr. Tonino said. "We hope no one gets hurt, but in the event there are any injuries, we will be on the court immediately."

Dr. Tonino, an orthopaedic surgeon and Loyola Medicine's program director of sports medicine, Dr. Jones, a family medicine physician and medical director of sports medicine, and Douglas Evans, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon, have served as team doctors this season.

Other Loyola Medicine physicians who have provided care for the Ramblers include Paul Belich, MD, Nickolas Garbis, MD, Dane Salazar, MD, Michael Bednar, MD and Adam Schiff, MD.

As sports medicine specialists, Dr. Tonino and other team doctors treat conditions ranging from cuts and bruises to more serious injuries such as foot fractures and ACL knee injuries. They are also available to treat players and staff for colds and other minor illnesses.

Loyola's sports medicine specialists provide comprehensive, integrated orthopaedic and sports medicine care for high school, college and professional athletes as well as casual players. Multispecialty fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, primary care doctors, athletic trainers and physical therapists provide services to prevent injuries, maintain health and optimize performance.