I strive to share information on medical, health and wellness topics in ways that help people in their daily lives. I want to help as many people as possible. That’s why I’m eager to help reporters and journalists that write for print and online publications. This is a list of some of the more prominent publications in which I have appeared.

If you are a journalist, show host, or producer, click here to contact me for an interview. Or you can email me at [email protected] and I will respond directly as soon as possible.

USA Today

• As LeBron James hints of an early return, medical experts say he’s not falling to Father Time yet. By Mark Medina. April 9, 2021.
• NFL’s Thursday night games get mixed reviews. By Nate Davis. October 16, 2014.
• Jake Locker’s injury making Titans fans familiar with ‘Lisfranc’. By John Glennon. November 13, 2013.
• Could Lewis return for Super Bowl? By Robert Klemko. October 16, 2012.
• Let’s get physical: Long, taxing season arrives at toughest test. By Douglas Robson. August 29, 2010.

The Wall Street Journal

• As Far as the Tendon Will Take Him. By Daniel Barbarisi. March 10, 2014.
• Shawn Kelley Knows All About ‘Tommy John’. By Daniel Barbarisi. March 8, 2014.

The New York Times

• Give Children Variety and Time Off. By Dr. David Geier. Room for Debate. October 11, 2013.
• Uncommon Injury for Pitchers; Positive Signs for Rivera. By Andrew Keh. May 4, 2012.

The Washington Post

• Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill treated at hospital for ‘sternoclavicular joint injury’. By Cindy Boren. September 8, 2019.
• With careers shorter, NFL teams ask: What can rookies do for me now?. By Liz Clarke. May 23, 2017.
• After missing preseason, DeSean Jackson suffers another injury in Week 1. By Liz Clarke. September 14, 2015.
• Offseason questions: Will Redskins fans see CB DeAngelo Hall back on the field this season? By Liz Clarke. July 3, 2015.
• Can Bulls’ superstar Derrick Rose — and mortals like us — handle repeat meniscus surgeries? By Lenny Bernstein. February 26, 2015.
• NFL medical standards, practices are different than almost anywhere else. By Sally Jenkins and Rick Maese. March 17, 2013.
• Judgment call: Fixing a meniscus. March 16, 2013.
• Break Point: Rafael Nadal’s Furious Play Made Him Great. At 23, It Threatens His Career. By Liz Clarke. August 30, 2009.

The Boston Globe

• Will men always be the swifter sex? By Kay Lazar. August 27, 2012.
• Mariano Rivera’s injury throws curve at AL East teams. By Nick Cafardo. May 6, 2012.

The New York Post

• Yankees’ Carlos Beltran hoping to avoid elbow surgery. By Dan Martin. May 13, 2014.
• Doctors: PED use not reason for Yankees’ A-Rod hip injury. By Dan Martin. January 31, 2013.
• A-Rod’s hip to be squared away after operation, doctors say. By Dan Martin. December 4, 2012.
• Yankees’ CC has elbow surgery, will be ready for opening day. By Dan Martin. October 25, 2012.
• Betting against Jeter never wise, but Father Time holds all the cards. By Mike Vaccaro. October 18, 2012.
• Docs: Broken ankle may hurt Yankees’ Jeter on defense. By Dan Martin. October 15, 2012.
• Mo sets date for surgery. By Dan Martin. June 7, 2012.
• Doctors believe Rivera can pitch for Yankees again. By Dan Martin. May 4, 2012.

The Guardian

• Concerns as cellphones linked to skull bumps. By Chukwuma Muanya. July 3, 2019.

The Associated Press

• More games means more injuries for NFL players. By Tim Dahlberg. January 12, 2011.
• Arthroscopic knee surgery no help for many: Two studies question using procedure for treating arthritis, meniscus tears. September 10, 2008.

Bloomberg

• Louisville’s Ware Has Surgery After Breaking Leg in Tournament. By Erik Matuszewski. April 1, 2013.
• Putin Health Confusion Sparks Investor Concern. By Henry Meyer and Jason Corcoran. November 16, 2012.

FOX News

• 3 times you’re most likely to get heatstroke. By Carrie Madormo. July 20, 2019.
• Early surgery for ACL injury may improve outcomes for young athletes. Reuters. July 14, 2014.
• Extra Points: Examining the cause and effect of NFL injuries. By John McMullen, The Sports Network. July 30, 2013.
• Best and worst workouts for flexibility. By Alyssa Shaffer. September 30, 2012.
• Studies: Knee Surgery for Arthritis No Better Than Medication, Physical Therapy. The Associated Press. September 11, 2008.

CNN

• Answers sought after ill football players dropped ‘like flies’. By Madison Park. August 23, 2010.
• Skier spreads cheese on leg to heal injury. By Madison Park. February 12, 2010.

ABC News

• Physical Activity May Help Kids’ Grades, Too. By Kim Carollo. January 3, 2012.

NBC News/Today Show Health

• What’s blood flow restriction training and why are Olympic athletes using it? By Meghan Holohan. Today. July 26, 2021.
• Tech disorder? Smartphones linked to bizarre horn-like skull bumps. By Shamard Charles, MD. NBC News. June 20, 2019.
• Why are soccer players so hot? There’s a scientific reason. By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. July 3, 2018.
• There’s a better way to haul a car seat and parents are rejoicing over it. By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. June 27, 2017.
• Your activity tracker may actually keep you from losing weight. By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. September 20, 2016.
• Does drinking more water keep the weight off? Experts weigh in. By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. January 8, 2016.
• Reset your routine: 5 ways to help children stay active during the school year. By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. August 17, 2015.
• Woman hospitalized after her skinny jeans caused muscle damage. By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. June 22, 2015.
• Shoveling snow in ‘Blizzard of 15’: Protect your rotator cuff, back. By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. January 27, 2015.
• Red wine bath? Basketball star says it helps him recover. By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. October 17, 2014.
• Reward for sweating? We drink more alcohol when we exercise. By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. September 23, 2014.
• Science of hotness: Strength, endurance and soccer. By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. June 20, 2014.
• Don’t let sitting all day kill you — 5 easy ways to keep moving at your desk. By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. June 16, 2014.
• Fat-soled shoes are the new barefoot runners: Can they protect aging joints? By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. June 11, 2014.
• Don’t get sidelined! 8 ways to recover from workouts faster. By Linda Melone. April 18, 2014.
• What is with that weird tape Olympians are wearing? By Meghan Holohan. Health on Today. August 8, 2012.

CNBC

• A doctor shares the one stretch he does every day to prevent lower back pain: ‘Ease your flare-ups’. By Dr. David Geier. July 8, 2022.
• Smartphones linked to bizarre horn-like skull bumps. By Shamard Charles, M.D.. June 20, 2019.

Time

• A Scientific Explanation For Our Obsession With Sexy Soccer Players. By Eliana Dockterman. July 3, 2014.

Huffington Post

• The 6 Most Common Running Pains and When to See a Doctor. By Meg Lappe. May 24, 2015.
• The Best Way To Protect Against Tendon Injuries Is Not Stretching. By Roxanne Nelson. April 17, 2015.
• The Truth About Exercising When You’re Sick Or Hurt. By Linda Melone. February 26, 2014.
• Experts Like Tiger Woods’ Chances After Back Surgery. By Jeff Rude. April 2, 2014.
• Best and Worst Workouts for Flexibility. By Alyssa Shaffer. September 24, 2012.

The Daily Beast

• Gym Rats Are at Risk of This Once-Obscure Kidney Injury. By Victoria Albert. June 18, 2018.

US News & World Report

• Dr. Tommy John Hopes Fewer Young Athletes Need Dad’s Namesake Surgery. By Serena Gordon. November 17, 2017.
• More Teen Athletes Undergoing Tommy John Elbow Surgery: Study. By Dennis Thompson. July 14, 2015.
• Colts lose WR Wayne with season-ending knee injury. By Michael Marot. October 21, 2013.
• Men Seem More Likely Than Women to Develop Hole in Knee Cartilage. By Alan Mozes. July 7, 2011.

International Business Times

• Why are Liverpool FC suffering from a hamstring injury crisis? By George Flood. January 8, 2016.

The Atlantic

• Handling the Rough Game: The Slow Evolution of Sports Medicine. By Sara J. Martinez. October 17, 2011.

Forbes

• The Secretive Sultan Of Sports Medicine: Meet The Billionaire Behind Arthrex. By Susan Adams. September 18, 2013.

Business Week

• Putin Health Confusion Sparks Investor Concern. By Henry Meyer and Jason Corcoran. November 16, 2012.

Reuters

• Competition can help overweight people get moving. By Lisa Rapaport. September 25, 2019.
• Yes, counting steps might make you healthier. By Lisa Rapaport. June 25, 2019.
• Pedometers tied to less fatigue for rheumatoid arthritis patients. By Lisa Rapaport. April 14, 2017.
• Need to get moving? Smartphones and fitness bands are good at tracking steps. By Lisa Rapaport. February 10, 2015.
• Early ACL surgery has benefits for young athletes. By Megan Brooks. July 11, 2014.
• Golf-Rehabilitating Woods could miss U.S. Open, say surgeons. By Mark Lamport-Stokes. April 4, 2014.
• Stiff ankles ties to young athletes’ painful knees. By Adam Marcus. October 7, 2011.

Health Magazine

• Dr. Tommy John Hopes Fewer Young Athletes Need Dad’s Namesake Surgery. November 17, 2017.
• Best and Worst Workouts for Flexibility. By Alyssa Shaffer. September 2012.
• Who Do I See? Lots of practitioners treat back pain. Here are some you might consider, and how to pick the right one for you. March 2012.

Bustle

• Should You Work Out When You’re Sick? Here’s When You Need To Be The Most Cautious, According To Research. By Megan Grant. April 27, 2018.

Eat This, Not That

• When to Stay Home from Work. By Michael Martin. February 26, 2020.

Women’s Health

• 21 Compression Leggings That Are Actually Comfortable. By Rachael Schultz. September 26, 2019.
• 13 Compression Leggings That Are Actually Comfortable. By Rachael Schultz. October 25, 2018.
• Exactly How To Build Lean Muscle — Without The Bulk. By Wanita Nicol. May 29, 2017.
• 10 Facts About Your Muscles. November 9, 2010.
• Muscle: Defined. The real deal on the muscles rippling under your skin – and how to make them strong, sexy, and so worth the sweat. By Allison Winn Scotch. October 2007.

Men’s Health

• 8 surprising reasons you have back pain. Men’s Health. July 18, 2018.
• Weird Body Noises Explained. September 2013.

Men’s Fitness

• How to Identify 10 Common Sports Injuries. By Rachael Schultz. May 2016.
• 7 Scariest Workout Injuries — and How to Prevent Them. By Linda Melone. January 2013.

Men’s Journal

• The 7 Scariest Workout Injuries and How to Prevent Them. April 2018.
• A New Kind of Pain Relief. November 2010.

Well+Good

• This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Don’t Treat a Muscle Knot. By Rachel Lapidos. Well+Good. September 8, 2020.
• Muscle Memory Is The Reason Why We Remain Strong Even After a Workout Hiatus. By Rachel Lapidos. July 24, 2020.
• Doing cardio affects your brain differently than things like strength training – here’s how. By Rachel Lapidos. April 16, 2020.
• Orthopedic surgeons explain how to prevent the 4 most common shoulder injuries. By Erin Bunch. October 27, 2019
• How being too flexible can throw your fitness routine out of whack. By Rachel Lapidos. October 11, 2019
• Yes, it’s really possible to drink *too* much water during a workout. By Tehrene Firman. February 15, 2019.

Insider

• Vegetarian women are more likely to have hip fractures than meat-eaters, study suggests. By Rachel Hosie. August 16, 2022.
• How to know when to stop exercising if your shoulder hurts when you lift your arm. By Rachel Hosie. July 9, 2022.
• I’ve started weight lifting, but my muscles are so sore after each workout. What can I do to ease the pain? By Rachel Hosie. August 23, 2021.

Thrive Global

• Top Secrets to Getting a Good Night’s Sleep. By Lynn Smythe. October 3, 2019.

Next Avenue

• 6 Side Effects of Exercise That May Not Be Normal. By Linda Melone. May 19, 2016.
• 9 Best Knee-Strengthening Exercises. By Linda Melone. October 20, 2015.
• How To Work Out When You’re Injured. By Linda Melone. August 5, 2015.
• Should You Exercise When You’re Sick or Hurt? By Linda Melone. February 16, 2015.

Prevention

• I Tried Working Out Every Single Morning For A Month, And Here’s What Happened. By Judy Koutsky. June 8, 2017.
• 8 Worst Exercise Injuries You Need To Watch Out For. By Linda Melone. May 15, 2015.
• 12 Weird Sounds You Don’t Want Your Body To Make. By Lila Battis and Julie Stewart. April 21, 2015.
• How crossing your legs hurts your heart – and other heart health risks. By Linda Melone. January 24, 2014.
• 10 Innocent Habits That Affect Your Health. Prevention.com. January 15, 2014.
• How to Exercise When You’re Hurting: Annoying injuries-and how to workout when you have one. By Linda Melone. July 2012.

Yahoo! News

• Vegetarian women are more likely to have hip fractures than meat-eaters, study suggests. By Rachel Hosie. August 16, 2022.
• My knee hurts when I squat. Should I push through the pain or rest? By Rachel Hosie. June 20, 2022.

Yahoo! Health

• Your 5-Step Cure For Weak Ankles. By Karen L. Smith-Janssen. October 14, 2015.

MSN Healthy Living

• Muscle Memory Is The Reason Why We Remain Strong Even After a Workout Hiatus. By Rachel Lapidos. July 25, 2020.
• COVID-19: Could it be weakening? By Amy Lutz. June 10, 2020.
• 3 Times You’re Most Likely to Get Heat Stroke. By Carrie Madormo. May 22, 2020.
• Teen Diagnosed With Rhabdomyolysis After Too Much Exercise. By Sadhana Bharanidharan. June 4, 2018.
• 10 fashion choices that can ruin your health. By Linda Melone. February 2, 2015.
• 12 symptoms to never tough out. By Linda Melone. January 28, 2013.
• 10 fashion choices that can ruin your health. By Linda Melone. December 2012.

Livestrong

• How to Exercise After Inguinal Hernia Surgery. By Sara Lindberg. September 2, 2022.
• Physical Therapy for Bench Press Shoulder Injuries By Sara Lindberg. July 15, 2019.
• The Controversy Behind CrossFit By Brooke Ross. February 2, 2016.
• 10 Common Workout Injuries and How to Avoid Them By Linda Melone. February 26, 2015.
• How Does Playing Sports Make You More Healthy? By Nicole Vulcan. October 21, 2013.
• How Hard Do Olympic Athletes Work To Be in the Summer Olympics? By Jeff Gordon. June 8, 2011.

Popular Mechanics

• Pro Athletes Turn to Platelet-Rich Plasma, But Is It Cheating? By Jeremy Repanich. April 2, 2010.

Marie Claire

• Trendwatch: Here Limps the Bride. By Jennifer Saranow Schultz. November 2009.

MTV

• Here’s Why Everyone In ‘Magic Mike XXL’ Should Be In The Hospital. By Victoria McNally. July 6, 2015.

WebMD

• The No-Gym Workout. 2017.
• Can Sleep Improve Your Athletic Performance? By R. Morgan Griffin. June 17, 2013.
• Sports Training and Injury Prevention for Teen Girls: How to train, stay fit, and avoid injury. By Linda Melone. July 3, 2011.

Real Simple

• Increase your flexibility and improve your life. By Sharon Tanenbaum. August 2010.

Esquire

• The Rise And Fall Of the High-Top Sneaker. By Dan Nosowitz. June 14, 2017.

Real Clear Life

• Why Boxing’s Now About Personality More Than Punches By Sean Cunningham. September 18, 2018.
• How Do You Solve a Problem Like Ohtani? By Sean Cunningham. September 12, 2018.
• Could There Be a Jim Thorpe Today? By Sean Cunningham. May 29, 2018.
• Meet the “Crippled” NBA Champs By Sean Cunningham. April 23, 2018.
• Cheating in Boxing: All the Ways Boxers Steal Wins By Sean Cunningham. April 11, 2018.
• The Most Painful Winter Olympic Sports By Sean Cunningham. February 15, 2018.
• Can Shohei Ohtani be the New Babe Ruth? By Sean Cunningham. December 15, 2017.
• Forget Trump: NFL’s Greatest Threat is Its Quest for Nonstop Growth. By Sean Cunningham. November 13, 2017.
• How Long Can King James Reign? By Sean Cunningham. November 9, 2017.
• Youth Football: What are the Real Risks and Rewards? By Sean Cunningham. October 2, 2017.

Self Magazine

• The 6 Most Common Running Pains and When To See a Doctor. By Meg Lappe. May 8, 2015.

Reader’s Digest

• 3 Times You’re Most Likely to Get Heatstroke. By Carrie Madormo. July 2019.

ESPN

• Balancing workload vs. longevity will be season-long challenge for star RBs Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley. By David Newton. September 16, 2022.
• ‘You should want to win your sleep’: Why Carolina Panthers DE Brian Burns is seeking an edge with proper rest. By David Newton. August 29, 2022.
• Pedroia keys Sox’s defensive excellence. By Gordon Edes. June 7, 2013.

ESPNw

• Give Me 10 – Give your rotator cuff some support. By Paige Greenfield. July 19, 2011.
• Give Me 10: Plan your next race. By Paige Greenfield. June 18, 2011.

Five Thirty Eight

• Achilles Tears Often Spell Doom For Basketball Players. But Kevin Durant Looks Like Himself Again. By Robert O’Connell. April 29, 2021.

The Athletic

• Elbow surgery shouldn’t be a ‘death sentence’ for Ben Roethlisberger. Just ask Jake Delhomme. By Mark Kaboly. September 17, 2019.

Sports Illustrated

• Aaron Rodgers’s Injury: Achilles Tendon Experts Answer Key Questions. By Michael Rosenberg. Sports Illustrated. September 14, 2023.
• Jameis Winston Injury News: Latest Updates, Possible Return Date for Buccaneers Quarterback. By Nihal Kolur. November 8, 2017.

Yahoo! Sports

• How long is Jameis Winston out? Latest updates. November 8, 2017.
• How To Tell Good Pain From Bad Pain. By Linda Melone. Yahoo! Health. April 15, 2015.
• Experts say injury won’t keep Tiger Woods from returning to old form. By Jay Busbee. Yahoo Sports. June 10, 2014.
• Colts lose WR Wayne with season-ending knee injury. By Michael Marot. Associated Press. October 21, 2013.
• Beyond Beauty: Cheerleading’s Terrifying Danger. By Katie Dowd. The Post Game. December 19, 2011.

FOX Sports

• Athletes go to great lengths for recovery. By A.J. Perez. October 7, 2011.

CBS Sports

• Stephen Strasburg shutdown: The medical perspective. By Matt Snyder. Eye on Baseball. September 8, 2012.

Bleacher Report

• Victor Cruz’s Recovery Is Hopeful, but History Is Not on His Side. By Brad Gagnon. July 21, 2016.
• Kobe Bryant: Orthopaedic Surgeon Discusses Star’s Achilles Tendon, Knee Injuries. By Daniel Lewis. October 7, 2014.
• Houston Texans: What to Watch for in Preseason Game Action. By Jeffery Roy. August 8, 2014.
• Tiger Woods Injury Update: Latest Reports Before 2014 US Open. By Tyler Conway. June 12, 2014.
• What Are the Odds Anthony Spencer Makes a Successful Comeback? By Brad Gagnon. May 23, 2014.
• New York Giants Cornerback Terrell Thomas Refuses to Go Away? By Brad Gagnon. November 12, 2013.
• What’s Wrong with Robert Griffin III? Medical Experts Say He Needs More Time? By Brad Gagnon. September 17, 2013.
• NFL’s 1st Week of Training Camp Is the Most Dangerous? By Will Carroll. July 29, 2013.
• Percy Harvin Hip Injury: Potential Surgery Outlook for Seattle Seahawks Receiver? By Will Carroll. July 25, 2013.

SB Nation

• Oakland A’s starter Sean Manaea exits game with left pronator (forearm) muscle strain. By Jeremy F. Koo. Athletics Nation. June 13, 2016.
• Russell Westbrook’s broken hand: Dr. David Geier explains what happened and what happens next. By Ali AlShowaikh. Welcome to Loud City. November 1, 2014.
• Kevin Durant undergoes surgery for injured foot, will be re-evaluated in 6 weeks. By Mike Prada. October 16, 2014.
• Kevin Durant undergoes successful surgery to repair Jones fracture in right foot. By J.A. Sherman. Welcome to Loud City. October 16, 2014.
• Kevin Durant’s foot injury and recovery: orthopaedic surgeon Dr. David Geier offers dispassionate analysis. By J.A. Sherman. Welcome to Loud City. October 13, 2014.
• Interview With Dr. David Geier: On Louis Nix, Knee Ligaments, And Sean Lee. By David Corzo. Battle Red Blog. June 10, 2014.
• Understanding Cam Newton’s injury: an interview with Dr. David Geier. By Brian Beversluis. Cat Scratch Reader. March 28, 2014.
• AN Exclusive: Dr. David Geier talks Tommy John surgery. By Alex Hall. Athletics Nation. March 26, 2014.
• Interview With Dr. David Geier: Arian Foster’s Surgery Concerns. By David Corzo. Battle Red Blog. November 19, 2013.
• Aaron Rodgers Injury: A Deeper Medical Opinion into the Packer’s Broken Collarbone. By Eric Balkman. Acme Packing Company. November 9, 2013.
• Aaron Rodgers and determining return to play for NFL players. Interview with Eric Balkman. The High Stakes Fantasy Football Hour. November 8, 2013.
• Dr. David Geier comments on the return of Russell Westbrook and his meniscus recovery. By J.A. Sherman. Welcome to Loud City. November 5, 2013.
• 2013-14 Thunder season report: Russell Westbrook returned to practice on Monday. By J.A. Sherman. Welcome to Loud City. October 21, 2013.
• Julio Jones injury: What can the Falcons receiver expect after surgery? By Alex Welch. The Falcoholic. October 16, 2013.
• Expert Take On Mark Sanchez’s Injury With Dr David Geier. By David Wyatt. Gang Green Nation. October 4, 2013.
• J.A. Sherman asks orthopaedic surgeon Dr. David Geier about Russell Westbrook’s second knee surgery. By J.A. Sherman. Welcome to Loud City. October 2, 2013.
• WTLC Interview with Dr. David Geier on Russell Westbrook, knee injuries, and athlete recovery. By J.A. Sherman. Welcome to Loud City. May 7, 2013.
• Mariano Rivera Injury: Comeback This Season ‘Very Unlikely,’ Says Doctor. By Jay King. May 5, 2012.

NASCAR

• Stewart could face 4-6 weeks of recovery time. By David Caraviello and Zack Albert. August 6, 2013.

Unfortunately, many major publications archive their content on a regular basis or lock it behind a pay wall. Therefore, some of these articles might become unavailable to the public at some point in time.

Contact Me

I strive to provide simple explanations of injuries, treatments, surgeries and other sports medicine topics. If you are a journalist, radio or television host, or producer, you can email me at [email protected] and I will respond directly as soon as possible. Or you can submit your information to me below. Thank you so much for reaching out to me, and I look forward to helping in any way possible!

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