University Hospitals • 216-983-PLAY | UHSports.org | 7 6 | University Hospitals | 216-983-PLAY • UHSports.org SPOTLIGHT: James E. Voos, MD James E. Voos, MD, is entering his fifth season as head team physician for the Cleveland Browns. Dr. Voos is the Interim Chairman for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jack and Mary Herrick Distinguished Chair in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Originally from Kansas City, Dr. Voos earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas. He performed his orthopedic surgery residency and sports medicine fellowship at the U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 ranked Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, where he was an assistant team physician for the New York Giants and WNBA New York Liberty. Dr. Voos previously served as a team physician for the Kansas City Chiefs and as head physician for the Kansas City Ballet. He currently volunteers as a team physician for local collegiate, high school and youth sports. Dr. Voos also serves as Medical Co-Director for the Cleveland Marathon and Cleveland Triathlon. Dr. Voos has published more than 50 scientific publications and book chapters. His areas of expertise include wearable performance technology, surgical treatment of ACL and multi-ligament knee injuries, shoulder instability, hip FAI and elbow Tommy John injuries. He was recently selected as a committee member for the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM) STOP Sports Injuries initiative. Dr. Voos’ wife, Kristin, is a neonatologist at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. They have three children, Kalli, K.C. and Klara. “University Hospitals is thought to be a leader in Northeast Ohio, indeed in the whole country, on sports medicine,” says Dr. Voos. “The sports medicine program we’re developing changes the way we care for athletes.” Complete care doesn’t mean only treating injured athletes, Dr. Voos emphasizes, but also must include injury prevention and viewing the athlete as a whole. “We’ve always done a great job of caring for athletes after they’re injured, treating them efficiently, safely and getting them back to play in a timely manner,” he says. Sports medicine’s new mission is to coordinate efforts among different medical specialties, such as injury prevention, physical therapy, nutrition, sleep, cardio-fitness and concussion care – “Things that fall outside of the typical musculoskeletal injuries,” Dr. Voos says. “We want to be a resource for the entire athlete. Come to University Hospitals for any sports-related health problem, and we’ll help you optimize your performance and your overall well-being.” Dr. James E. Voos attending to an injured Cleveland Browns player.