Sean Cupp, MD
Specialty
Sports Medicine (Family Practice)
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Biography
- 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, CWRU School of Medicine
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
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.
Expertise
- Hand, Arm, Elbow, Shoulder Problems
- Knee Injuries
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Non-Surgical Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Orthopaedic/Sports Medicine
- Overuse / Chronic Sports Injuries
- Sports Hydration and Nutrition
- Sports Injuries
- Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine - Adolescent
- Sports Medicine - Adult
- Sports Overtraining and Fatigue
- Sports Performance and Performance Enhancement
- Sports Ultrasound and Ultrasound Guided Injections
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Languages Spoken
English
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Patient Experience Reviews
4.8 out of 5
231 Ratings
Patient Comments (52)
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr. Cupp has been my trusted orthopedic doctor for close to 2 years now. He mapped out a plan for my right hip the first time I saw him. We've stuck to the plan and it has provided me with great pain relief. It has allowed me to continue my volunteer work uninterrupted. I'm extremely pleased with Dr. Cupp.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr. Cutt is an excellent provider, This was my first visit to see him. I was very impressed with the way he conducted the interviewWhich lead to a shot I was afraid of getting. It moved so painless I hardly knew when Dr. Cupp had given the shot. I really like his 'bed side manner'
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
My appointment went well. Thank you!
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
I am very pleased and impressed with Dr. Cupp and the office staff.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
I feel Dr. Cupp is thorough in his examinations and conversations.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Excellent care- very satisfied
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr. Cupp and his staff were reassuring and treated me with respect.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
This provider was very good about my care and medical problems. Was concerned about my health. Was very pleased with his concerns.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
This was my first appointment with Dr. Cupp and I was very impressed with him, Dr. ***, and the staff.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Dr. Cupp has been fabulous dealing with my various issues. His residents are professional and, while they share with him what I've told them, he spends a good deal of time with me personally reviewing my health concerns. I feel very well cared for in his practice.
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
I am very happy with Dr. Cupp. I feel very comfortable with him and he has provided me with very good service.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr Cupp was very thorough, detailed and courteous. He took extra time to explain my condition, listen to my concerns and pain, and explain options and treatment plans and alternatives. Very very pleased with his holistic and patient centered approach. Highly satisfied that I'm getting the best counseling and treatment
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. CUPP IS ALWAYS FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND WANTS TO KNOW IF HE CAN BE OF HELP IN ANY WAY, ***. HE'S A KEEPER.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Great care from the team.
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
I was surprised I got an appointment t so quickly. The Doctor was kind and interested in my problem..
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr. Cupp is a great doctor. His practice is really struggling for lack of diligent support staff. ***
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Excellent experience
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
I have complete confidence in Dr. Cupp. He has explained my condition thoroughly and has managed my condition satisfactorily. I look forward to continuing my care with him.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
The Doctor was very upbeat and had sense of humor, very relaxing manner, excellent physician
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Was attentive to my concerns/needs.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Always a pleasant experience with Dr. Cupp. He is knowledgble, patient and kind.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Cupp is an amazing health care professional. His attention to my knees has been hugely helpful to me.Also, Dr. Cupp is a caring and compassionate man. We need more people like him in the world!
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr Cupp is an exceptional physician! His level of caring, clarity in communication, and right involvement of his patient in decisions reached is at the highest level. I am very thankful to be his patient.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
First-time visit was excellent. I walked out feeling much, much better. I was very pleased with how it went.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Very pleased with the services provided by Dr. Cupp and his staff. He provided useful info re knee issue as well as names and contact numbers for surgeons I might consider should surgery be needed.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr.Sean Cupp is a wonderful doctor. I have already recommended him to several people who has issues similar to mine and all have loved him. He is knowledgeable, personable, tells you like it is and let's you decided which of the options he suggested you would like to try and keeps it light with his jokes. He has had various resident doctors who were following him. He introduced them to me, and all of them were courteous. This last time I got cortisone injections in both knees. The residents made initial preparations, then Dr. Cupp came in and administered the injections. Afterwards, he sat and answered all of my questions. Very satisfied with Dr. Sean Cupp!!!!
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
I was very pleased with my care provider.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr. Cupp was very thorough and provided immediate treatment while I was in the office.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Cupp is very good, many ways, though practice he Is In is absurdly busy, requitring wait in outer/inner offices.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr. Cupp was excellent. He was well prepared for my visit and was very helpful in providing business cards for physicians who can help with my issues. The report of the appointment he wrote followiong the visit was factual and straigh forward. After a recent experience with a different doctor, I appreciated the care that went into Dr. Cupp's report.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Professional, listens, patient and caring. I like the non - surgical services Dr Cupp provides.He has a great sense of humor and he cares about his clients
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr, Sean Cupp is an excellent physician.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
GREAT FROM START TO FINISH
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Very professional.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr Cupp is great. He answers all my questions, has a great pt/doctor manner, and is easy to talk to.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
First time being seen by Dr Cupp and staff. They were extremely professional and helpful.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
The provider and staff are great. ***
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
This is an excellent, caring doctor. ***
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
***. I have great confidence in Dr. Cupp.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. Cupp Is always Friendly DrDr. Cupp Is always friendly and concerned about what Is happening and whether the shots have helped and how long they lasted, and If there Is anything else he can hellp with. The only problem Is that there's always a delay In the appointment time. .
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Informative and kind.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr. Cupp has provided the care for my left knee for years and I have not needed surgery. He remembered my name, knows my condition, and we work together to plan the next steps.
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
It was a nice experience and I would recommend this facility and the Doctor as a reference
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Excellent in all regards.
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
I liked Dr Cupp very much and am looking forward to my next appt with him.
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Usually have a good experience with Dr. Cupp but this time I felt like he wasn't really paying attention to what I was saying and just pushed me off to physical therapy without really giving me a thorough examination. I was very disappointed with my visit with him. Just felt like he didn't believe what I was having any issues.
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Dr Cupp and his team were quick, thorough, helpful and answered all of my questions.
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
All went very well
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
My experience with the physician, his team and the clerical staff was phenomenal. Following the appointment I shared my positive experience with my professional colleagues, family and friends. I received thorough, professional and compassionate care and left feeling confident about the diagnosis and follow-up treatment. I felt empowered as a patient. My experience could not have been better. Thank you.
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Dr. Sean Cupp is an excellent physician. He truly cares about helping his patients. After my X-ray, he discussed the options I had for treatment and listened to my choice. Got some prescription meds (which I did not think would remedy my pain), but to my surprise, after the first dose, I had less than 10% pain in my knees, as opposed to 90%. I would recommend Dr. Cupp to anyone and everyone . He previously recommended that I go to PT for my IT band issue. Again, that took care of my IT problem, He is very competent, personable, professional, pleasant and punctual.
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Good. I felt like I had my question answered. Also my well being was important to them.
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
My experiences with Doctor Sean Cupp have been excellent. He is compassionate, emphatic and addressed my health issues and explained them in a way I can easily understand. ***
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)
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Sean Cupp did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.