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September 17, 2003 – Columbus, Ohio – Peter H. Edwards, Jr., M.D., a sports medicine specialist with Ohio Riverside Sports Medicine at the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence, will serve as medical director during six Women’s World Cup games, including a U.S. team opening-round game, to be played at Columbus Crew Stadium September 20, 24 and 28. The defending champion Americans will play on September 28.
As a team physician for the Columbus Crew and professional, high school and youth teams, Dr. Edwards is a well-known figure on the sidelines. “It will be rewarding for me to assist these highcaliber professional athletes at the World Cup games,” said Dr. Edwards. “My experience with the Columbus Crew has helped me stay abreast of the best, most up-to-date sports medicine treatment options.”
An orthopedic sports medicine specialist, Dr. Edwards completed the distinguished O’Donoghue Fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine and arthroscopy at the University of Oklahoma and a fellowship in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery at Union Memorial Hospital. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at West Virginia University Medical School. Dr. Edwards earned a doctorate degree in medicine from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from The Ohio State University.
As the largest sports medicine practice in central Ohio, Ohio Riverside Sports Medicine, at the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence, offers comprehensive care, including arthroscopy, for sports related injuries for the athlete and active adult.
Physicians of Ohio Riverside Sports Medicine serve as the official sports medicine provider of the Columbus Crew and the Ohio South Youth Soccer Association State Cup Tournament and official team physicians for Team Rahal Racing, the Columbus Stars, Ohio Premier Soccer Club, Blast FC Soccer Club, Eagles Soccer Club, Upper Arlington High School, Bishop Watterson High School, Thomas Worthington High School, Whetstone High School and Centennial High School.
About the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence
The Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence is Columbus’ destination for orthopedic specialty care, outpatient surgery and physical therapy. It is located at the corner of
Sawmill and Henderson Roads in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Physicians of the Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence offer patients the full continuum of quality orthopedic care including: sports medicine and arthroscopy; foot and ankle care; surgical and nosurgical spine care, pain management and electrodiagnostic testing; joint replacement and
complete arthritis care; computerized MRI and X-ray; full-service rehabilitation, physical therapy and athletic training; outpatient orthopedic surgery and performance enhancement sports programs. The Center strives to provide seamless orthopedic surgical care, allowing patients to see their physician, receive surgical care and undergo physical therapy all in one state-of-the-art facility.
For more information, visit www.ohio-ortho.com.
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