The D.O. in Action
This page highlights AOASM members "in action." If you are a current member and have photographs of you and your work to post, send your photos and a description to srees@aoasm.org.
Bill Kuprevich, D.O., at the 2006 Paralympic Games in Torino, Italy and 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China
Bill Kuprevich, D.O. At the 2006 Paralympic Games,Torino,Italy. This is the start house where the downhill events begin. Sestriere is in the valley below.
USA monskier with ski technician adjusting equipment.
Bill Kuprevich, D.O. At Giant Slalom start area, Sestriere Paralympics,
2006.
Photos taken at the Presidential Reception held for USA athletes, just prior to marching in Opening Ceremony.
Bill Kuprevich, D.O. Enjoying the Opening Ceremonies, 2008 Olympics, Beijing, China
Weightlifting venue, awaiting the start of competition.
Dr. Kuprevich with members of USA Medical Staff, in Closing Ceremony garb
Dan Clearfield and Shamik Patel
Dan Clearfield, DO and Shamik Patel, DO (fellows at Overlook Hospital/Sports Extra in Summit NJ) with Program Director, Michele Gilsenan, DO FAOASM provide medical coverage at the annual ING RUN AGAINST OBESITY at Westfiled, NJ early May 2011. Drs Clearfield and Patel provided all coverage for the run including educational counseling to the runners on the moring of the run.
In addition, the doctors are providing medical coverage for the NCAA Division III Men's Baseball Regional Championships taking place in Lakewood, NJ the week of May 18-May 21. They are the team doctors for the host team, Kean University.
Patrick Leary
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine presented a $7500 check to the Mercyhurst College Athletic Department for the Athletic Graduate Assistant Program. As part LECOM’s commitment to improving sports performance and injury prevention, LECOM Sports Medicine has partnered as team physicians for Mercyhurst College Athletic teams and as faculty for sports medicine courses. LECOM Sports Medicine director Patrick F. Leary, D.O. presented the scholarship donation to Mercyhurst Athletic Director Joe Kimball and Mary Ann Love prior to the March 26 Erie BayHawks game. This is the first of a five year commitment which will provide scholarship funds for the LECOM- Mercyhurst Athletic Training Graduate Assistant Program. LECOM is presenting sponsor of the Erie BayHawks NBA Development League team.
left to right: Joe Kimball, Mercyhurst College Athletic Director; Patrick F. Leary, D.O., director LECOM Sports Medicine; Mary Ann Love, Mercyhurst head athletic trainer and senior women’s administrator; (BayHawks Mascot Clutch).
From left to right Dan Reed NBA Development League Pres, Anthony Ferretti DO, LECOM Orthopedic Surgeon, Matt Bresee Erie BayHawks President; David Stern NBA commissioner: Dr SilviaFerretti Provost and Vice Pres LECOM. Own McCormick Local Erie investor; Patrick F. Leary DO FAOASM, Director of SportsMedicine LECOM and Head Team Physician Erie BayHawks
Denise Wunderler
Denise Wunderler, D.O., Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellow with Zenos Vangelos, D.O. Dr. Wunderler is the team physician for the Cleveland Fusion, the women's tackle football team.
Dr. John Dougherty
Click here to see Dr. Dougherty in his work with the Kansas City Royals.
Dr. Marcia Whalen
Click here to see Dr. Whalen at work with the U.S Women's Water Polo Team at the Beijing Olympics, 2008.
Dr. Steve Augustine
Click here to view Dr. Augustine's work with the American Motorcycle Association AMA Supercross and Motocross Professional Race
Steven Karageanes, D.O., and Ken Podell, PhD
2006 Emmy Award winner, Best Public Health/Community Show: Episode; Minds of Medicine,"Sports Concussions."
Michael Sampson, D.O.
Vincent Disabella, D.O., FAOASM
Jamin Elliott, ex-Delaware wide reciever and member of the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots, with Dr. Disabella at the UD weight room.
Dr. Disabella at work with the Delaware lacrosse team.