University of Colorado Denver:

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Primary Care Sports Medicine Providers

Sourav Poddar, MD, Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Program

Sourav Poddar, MD Dr. Poddar serves as Director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine Program. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Rice University and then graduated with honors with his medical degree from the University of Texas-Southwestern. Coming to Colorado to further his training, he completed his residency training at the University of Colorado- Rose Family Medicine Residency, serving as chief resident his final year. Dr. Poddar subsequently finished a sports medicine fellowship at the University of Colorado. He specializes in the non-operative management of orthopedic injuries as well as exercise prescription, heat illness and concussion management. Dr. Poddar is the head medical team physician for the University of Colorado Buffaloes and also serves as a consultant to the San Francisco Giants.
Sourav.Poddar@ucdenver.edu

Stephanie Chu, DO

Dr. Chu is a Family Medicine physician who has fellowship training in sports medicine. Her areas of special interest include dance medicine, gymnastics and the female athlete, which stems from growing up involved in ballet and gymnastics. Currently she is a recreational runner and has run in a number of half marathons. She enjoys taking care of athletes of all ages and skill level. Dr. Chu serves as a team physician for the University of Colorado athletic program.
Stephanie.Chu@ucdenver.edu

John Hill, DO, FACSM, Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship

John Hill, DO, FACSMDr. Hill joined the department in June 1994 and serves as the Director for the University of Colorado Sports Medicine Fellowship, in addition to precepting at the Rose Family Medicine Center and providing OB C-Section coverage for the residency. John graduated from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific: Pomona, CA in June 1987. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Truman Medical Center-East, University of Missouri-Kansas City. He was formerly on faculty at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. John's interests include residency education, research and medical mission projects. He keeps busy with and enjoys bicycling, backpacking, rock climbing. He is married and has two children.
john.hill@ucdenver.edu

Morteza Khodaee, MD, MPH

Morteza Khodaee, MDDr. Khodaee is assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Science Center. He earned his medical degree from Tehran Azad University in Iran. Dr. Khodaee completed his Family Medicine residency and Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Michigan. He is board-certified in Family Medicine and has earned a CAQ in Sports Medicine. He has special interest in soccer related injuries and prevention. He is the Sports Medicine coordinator at A.F. Williams Family Medicine residency clinic.
Morteza.Khodaee@ucdenver.edu