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Sports Medicine

The AZ Sports Medicine team of experts can handle whatever sports injury has you sidelined, whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior. From tennis elbow, runner’s knee, and impingements to strains, sprains, fractures, and exercise-induced asthma. Simple injuries to more complex or chronic conditions such as rotator cuff tears, labral tears, torn meniscus, and problems with plantar fasciitis.

We start with a thorough physical examination and, if needed, use the latest in diagnostic tools to determine your problem. Once we have identified the issue or issues, we develop a personalized treatment plan, focusing on the least invasive approach first. Our goal is to relieve pain, correct the problem, and get you back to playing again as soon as possible.

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Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery From hip impingement to knee injury, shoulder dislocation, problems with the Achilles tendon, and more. Our orthopedic specialists take time to thoroughly evaluate your problem, order appropriate diagnostic tests, and develop a treatment plan that meets your unique needs and goals.

We focus on the least invasive solutions first, including arthroscopic surgery. At AZ Sports Medicine, you receive comprehensive treatment and personal attention for any orthopedic issue you may have.

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Family Medicine

At AZ Sports Medicine, we aren’t just focused on sports medicine and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Dean is dedicated to helping the whole patient—beyond athletic-related issues.

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IME (Independent Medical Exam) & Workers Compensation

Medical Exams (IME) An independent medical exam (IME) is an exam performed by a physician at the request of a referring source, such as an insurer or attorney. Normally, an IME is a one-time exam. IMEs are commonly requested in situations that involve automobile casualty, personal injury, and long-term disabilities, among other scenarios.

An IME physician is not involved in the care of the patient receiving the independent exam. They simply perform the exam and report their own diagnosis and opinions. Since the people reviewing the exam may not have a medical background, a good IME physician needs to be able to convey their findings in a clear and understandable way.

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Play Hard…We’ll take Care of the rest.

With orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine doctors that are among the best trained and most experienced, AZ Sports Medicine is in turn able to work with some of the world’s best-trained and most experienced athletes. We’re extremely proud and fortunate to help many professional athletes stay at the top of their game year-round.

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NEWS & ARTICLES

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So You Think You Tore Your Meniscus?

Knee pain can happen when least expected. Whether running, weight training, hiking, or getting out of the car, a misstep or a twist of the knee results in pain and swelling. Meniscus tears are one of the most common knee injuries, but with proper diagnosis and treatment almost all patients are able to return to … Continue reading “So You Think You Tore Your Meniscus?”

Dr. Amit Featured in Arizona Republic Article

The weight machines, stationary bikes and charity runs bored Rosalinda Lothrop. So the 54-year-old Chandler woman spiced up her workouts with the twists, turns and gyrations of Zumba, a Latin dance-inspired fitness routine that can burn 500 or more calories per hour.

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound – The Facts

Ultrasound imaging involves exposing part of the body to high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. Ultrasound exams do not use radiation (as in x-rays).

What Our Patients Think

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Wendy

“I am so grateful for the care of Dr. Dean and this office! From the first phone call through my appointment, the office staff was kind, and provided all the information I needed to make good decisions for my situation. Dr. Dean was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and very helpful. He provided not only great care, but provided me options.”

LAUREN L.

“Dr Dean is always very attentive and patient. Not only is his bedside manner great he is so knowledgeable in his field. I visited him after struggling with my hip and after my 1st visit I finally had answers that made sense.”

JUDY S.

“I saw Dr. Amit whom I really liked. He was very personable and knowledgeable. He took the time necessary to explain my knee to me and what my options were. I will highly recommend him to my friends and family!”

AARON G.

“I’d been to several doctors claiming to specialize in the treatment of sports injuries before coming to see Dr. Amit Sahasrabudhe...Not only does he have real and current experience working with and treating professional athletes...I would highly recommend him.”