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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.
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Nischal Nadig, D.O.
Team Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Nadig is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and the treatment of athletic injuries. Originally from the Northeast, and a former Patriot League student-athlete as a men's lacrosse player at College of the Holy Cross, he has lived and trained across the country and abroad before most recently serving as an orthopedic surgeon in the U.S. Army. After nine years of active-duty military service, he was honorably discharged as a Major.
Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Nadig taught and tutored biology and physics, experiences which continue to influence how he educates patients and families. He enjoys helping athletes and active individuals of all ages return to the sports they love.
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Outside of work, Dr. Nadig enjoys golfing, working out, walking his Goldendoodle and spending time with his wife, a pediatric ICU doctor, and their soccer-loving son.
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Education
• Medical Education: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Residency: Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery
• Fellowship: Orthopaedic Research of Virginia
• Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Sunal Makadia, M.D.
Cardiology
Sunal Makadia, M.D., FACC, is a board-certified specialist in non-invasive cardiology. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Medicine and pursued advanced cardiology training at the University of Maryland. Currently with LifeBridge Health in Baltimore, Dr. Makadia serves as the director of Heart Failure, Sports Cardiology, and Cardiac Rehabilitation. He has a special interest in managing coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, preventative cardiology, and sports cardiology. In addition to general clinical cardiology, Dr. Makadia’s practice focuses on non-invasive cardiovascular imaging, including echocardiograms, vascular ultrasounds, and stress testing.
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Philip H. Michel, PA-C
Orthopedic Surgery
Philip Michel, PA-C, specializes in orthopedics and sports medicine. He earned a Bachelor of Science in health science from James Madison University and a Master of Medical Science in physician assistant studies from Frostburg State University. He is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
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Eric Muneio, D.O.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Eric Muneio, DO is a board certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician specializing in interventional pain management and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and spinal disorders. He focuses on helping patients reduce pain, restore function, and return to their daily activities through a comprehensive, patient-centered approach. Dr. Muneio earned his medical degree from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, followed by a fellowship in Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
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Education
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2023
Residency: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2022
Internship: Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Internal Medicine, 2019
Professional Education: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), 2018
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