Athletic Training/Sports Medicine - Team Physicians - Loyola University Maryland Athletics

Loyola University Maryland Athletics

	Erica Gaertner, M.D. Head Team Physician Erica Gaertner, M.D., is a primary care sports medicine physician who is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Towson University and graduated magna cum laude with a doctor of medicine degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. Dr. Gaertner completed fellowship training in primary sports medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, which followed internal medicine residencies at Hahnemann University Hospital with Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia and MedStar Health in Baltimore. She previously served as a physician for the University of Pennsylvania, the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles and the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers. Dr Gaertner also provided care during the U.S. Women's National Team Victory Tour soccer competition and working with Towson University athletics during her residency. Prior to medical school, Dr. Gaertner was a professional equestrian athlete, and she still works closely taking care of jockeys for the National Steeplechase Association.

	Efrain Perez-Bravo, M.D. Dr. Perez-Bravo obtained his Medical Degree at Ponce Health Science University in Puerto Rico and did residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center where he was Chief Resident and continued to complete a fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at OSS Health in Pennsylvania. He is currently and attending physician at Lifebridge Health where he treat multiple spine, musculoskeletal and sport related conditions. He is currently a member of North American Spine Society, Association of Academic Physiatrist, American Academy of PM&R and American Journal of Orthopedic Surgery. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, soccer, long distance running and spending time with his family. Efrain Perez-Bravo, M.D. \| Hello Brave at LifeBridge Health