Sean Cupp, MD
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Specialty: Sports Medicine (Family Practice)
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Primary Location: 960 Clague Rd (15 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH Cleveland Westlake Health Center (15 mi.)
960 Clague Rd
Ste 3110
Westlake, OH 44145
216-844-7200
UH Ahuja Risman Pavilion (5 mi.)
1000 Auburn Dr
Ste 210
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-7200
UH Ahuja Medical Center (7 mi.)
3999 Richmond Rd
Ste 2700
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-7200
Biography: Sean Cupp, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Associate Director, Sports Medicine Institute, University Hospitals
- Co-Director, Sports Medicine, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Lead Medical Team Physician, The Cleveland Browns, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics, CWRU School of Medicine
- Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Sports Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
- Family Medicine - American Board of Family Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Sports Medicine - Family Practice
Sports Medicine - Family Practice - University Of Oklahoma Health Science Center Graduate College (2003 - 2004)
Residency | Family Medicine
Family Medicine - Huntsville Hospital (2000 - 2003)
Medical Education
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine (2000)
Undergraduate
University Of Oklahoma (1995)
About
Sean A. Cupp, MD, serves as the lead medical physician for the Cleveland Browns. Dr. Cupp is Co-Director of Sports Medicine at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Department of Family Medicine, at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Originally from rural western Oklahoma, Dr. Cupp earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma before receiving his family medicine training at the University of Alabama Birmingham-Huntsville Family Practice residency in north Alabama. He returned home for his Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City and then joined a busy private orthopedic practice in Lawrence, Kansas.
Dr. Cupp has spent his entire career in athletic medicine. For the decade prior to arriving in Cleveland, he practiced medical sports medicine and non-surgical orthopedics in northeast Kansas while serving as the assistant head medical physician for the University of Kansas Jayhawks and the head team physician for Baker University Wildcats.
Dr. Cupp is a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians and an active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the NFL Physicians Society. He continues to practice sports medicine with University Hospitals Orthopedics. His interests include musculoskeletal medicine, medical issues of the athlete, non-surgical joint preservation, sports ultrasound and ultrasound guided joint injections.
Dr. Cupp and his wife, Keri, have three children: Charlotte, Christian and Caleb.
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Patient Experience Reviews
Dr. Cupp is the best!
Mr. Cupp is a wonderful doctor. I would recommend him highly.
Very good
Dr Cupp was excellent. I appreciated his clear, understandable explanations of the diagnosis and options for treatment. He was not condescending, he shared his knowledge and expertise in a way that was helpful.
Excellent care!!! Thank you UH and Dr. Cupp!
Dr. Cupp and *** are the absolute best.
I sought non-invasive knee treatment upon referral. I'm happy with the expertise and options presented.
All good
Excellent care
Excellent care, felt respected and heard!
*** & Dr. Cupp provided excellent care. ***
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Sean Cupp and his assistant ***. Outstanding, compassionate, and professional! Dr. Cupp is THE BEST and the resident fellow working with him was also very empathetic and professional. I recommend *** to all my friends! An absolutely great experience every time.
Dr Cupp is an excellent care give who I trust and depend on.
My provider has always been kind, informative, and listened to me. This appointment was the same. My pain was addressed and a course of treatment was laid out. I'm happy with this provider.
They did remind me to schedule which was excellent
Very nice visit professional and very helpful
Dr. Cupp listens, explains and provides earnest feedback, info
Dr.Cupp is friendly yet professional and always listens to what I have to say.
For the extreme pain and difficulties I was experiencing, Dr, Cupp was great in understanding my situation and remedy a procedure to help me managed the pain. I can't begin to tell you, but for the last 6 months, my quality of life has not been good. During this eight year journey with my cancer battle, I have come across many doctors, and he's been one of the best ones I have encountered during my Cancer journey, and I cannot thank him enough for what he has done so far for me, please let him know. I would truly appreciate that, thank you. ***
Good experience. I got in right away and appreciated the expertise
It was fine. Explanation was conveyed for the delay
Good experience
Dr. Sean cupp is FANTASTIC PERIOD !!!!!!!
Dr Cupp is a very patient, caring, outstanding physician. He explained my injury and care I'd need in great detail. He made sure I understood my injury. He asked me if I had any questions- and proceeded to answer them very clearly. I would highly recommend Dr. Cupp.
Dr Cupp was very pleasant, knowledgeable and efficient in providing specialty care in the Ahuja Sports medicine department.
Great experience
Very knowledgeable about helping me with pain in leg.
Doctor Sean cupp, has excellent communications skills took his time explaining every detail. We need more doctors like him !!!!!!
Outstanding physician! Took the time to listen and fully examine and assess my situation. I was shocked how much time Dr Cupp spent to diagnose my issue- he was so thorough and not rushed. His explanation of my diagnosis was made very clear in layman's terms and explained the course of treatment very thoroughly as well. He is a brilliant & exceptionally patient physician and I would highly recommend him.
Dr. Cupp was personable
I thought Dr.Cupp and his Fellow were very professional and informative.
Dr. Cupp is friendly and personable. I always get nervous in any medical office, but Dr. Cupp's demeanor helped me to relax.
Provider was caring, engaged and professional.
Dr Cupp is the best. I highly recommend him. He is professional caring a genuine person. He has a great sense of humor. He can make a person feel that she/Hhe us his only client. His experience and compassion shows when clients progress in his care.Dr. Cupp is easy to talk to and he listens
Dr. Sean Cupp is the best!!!!
Very attentive and informative
Doctor and staff were very comforting and helpful. Was at ease the whole appointment. Thank you
Dr Cupp is an excellent and caring doctor. The reason for the longer than 15 minutes wait was because emergency and he did explain that to me. I had no problem with the wait.
The Doctor was considerate of my time and even helped to find a good time for my next appointment. His use of ultrasound to place the injection needle makes for better results.
Very good
Felt very cared for.
Dr Cupp was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
Everyone in the office is pleasant, professional and kind. I have recommended Dr Cupp to two friends who have seen him and agree with me.
Dr Cupp is pleasant and efficient. He showed concern about my condition and adjusted my physical therapy orders. My instructions for discharge were complete and understandable I would definitely recommend him to others
I received excellent medical care!
Dr. Cupp apologized for the delay.
Dr. CUPP WAS VERY NICE, HELPFUL AND PROFESSIONAL. I WILL KEEP HIM AS MY ORTH.
I was quite satisfied/impressed with this provider and the entire staff!
Dr Cupp always makes me feel comfortable and important
Dr. Cupp has taken very good care of my medical needs, before I started seeing him as my Orthopedic doctor I was walking with a slight limp, that's improved greatly, picking up his Bussiness card one day as I was leaving the office of my previous Orthopedic physician was the best decision I've ever made.
Dr Cupp is a efficient professional who cares deeply about his clients. If he runs late in the office, I don't care because he takes the time to care for my health needs. He has empathy and is very honest with clients. He is caring and respectful and most of all listens.
I was very with pleased with Dr. Cupp andHis decision that I see a spine specialist. An appointment was made for me.
Overall everything went well with my visit with Dr. Cupp
Everyone was very attentive and there was no waiting. They showed respect and care.
Dr. Cupp is exceptional.
Dr. CUPP is always professional, friendly and willing to answer ant questions. I recommend him to my friends and family.
Dr.Cupp is a very good Dr.
Dr Cupp is great-answers all my questions, is kind and personable
Dr Cupp is a great doctor. Always smiling and kind. I know he is busy but I just wish he had a bit more time to allow the numbing injection to work before giving the steroid injection.
Dr Cupp is very professional and personable. He demonstrates his respect for me by listening to my concerns and honestly answering my questions. He is knowledgeable and compassionate. He has a great sense of humor which is very much needed at times. He is a Dr that cares about his clients.
Dr. Cupp's team also checked my knee brace and gave me the contact Information needed to get It repaired.
All my life I was a steadfast Cleveland Clinic patient. As time progressed I lost faith in Cleveland clinic and had to seek out higher ground, my site to UH doctors was my answer. I was impressed with dr Cupp and his knowledge, which I hope to find in other physicians, as I complete my journey at UH. After allwho doesn't want the best for their health.
THis depended on getting approval for the special shots
Dr Sean Cupp inspired great confidence in his care for me. His experience, competence and care for my medical situation was clear and unmistakable. I am delighted to have been able to receive his care.
Best Care Appointment ever. I love Dr Cupp excellent doctor!
Great
Dr. Cup was very professional and very knowledgeable. I appreciate his conversation and making the right decision for me. He seem to care about me.
THE CARE TEAM WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL.
Glad to have found a great orthopedic doctor! I am experiencing a better quality of life with new procedures for my hamstrings and hip.
I trust Doctor. Cupp
Shout out to the fellow. I believe his name is Rohan. I couldn't get his last name. He was very thorough and did a good job at both my appts
Great care. Dr Cupp is a pro and gets right to the point. No fluff. I like that.
Cupp was excellent. His resident was kind, good bedside manner. ***
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