Specialized medicine for athletes and their families
Athletes have special healthcare needs—and many options. Our local SportsCare licensed athletic trainers act as personal concierges, making it easy for athletes of all ages and their families to find the specialized medical providers needed to evaluate, treat and quickly and safely return patients to what they love doing most.
Depending on need and insurance coverage, we connect athletes, their families and even non-athletes with:
- Urgent care in the immediate aftermath of an injury (no matter the hour)
- Imaging services for diagnosis
- Orthopedic or other physician specialist care for evaluation and treatment
- Concussion specialists for evaluation and treatment
- Primary care physicians
- Rehabilitation services designed for sports medicine
- Performance improvement resources
On-site medical coverage in case of injury
Local SportsCare athletic trainers connect teams and sports organizations throughout North and Central Texas with qualified medical coverage for an entire season or for special events and tournaments of all types.
These athletic trainers provide on-site medical coverage in case of injury—including potential concussions—or if a health question arises. SportsCare can help any injured player or their family member navigate through healthcare choices to find personalized treatment tailored to their needs.
Additionally, SportsCare can help teams and organizations connect with performance-improvement programs and specialists to prevent injuries and help take their game to the next level.
Signs and symptoms of illegal steroid use
Family practitioner Jeremy Brown, DO, reviews the signs and symptoms of an athlete who uses steroids, the impact of steroids on the whole athlete, and how parents and coaches can help the athlete safely meet their performance goals.
SportsCare representatives
Your direct connection to specialized sports medicine physicians and healthcare services Baylor Scott & White SportsCare provides the winning combination of education, support and sports medicine for athletes of all ages. We prevent and treat sports-related injuries by providing medical coverage, screenings and educational programs.
We're a direct connection to access Baylor Scott & White Health specialized sports medicine physicians on the medical staff and healthcare services throughout North and Central Texas. We'll give you a healthy advantage.
Baylor Scott & White SportsCare has liaisons across Texas ready to help. Contact a representative in a city near you today for more information about SportsCare, or for help in finding a physician on the medical staff at a Baylor Scott & White Medical Center who is right for you.
Arlington
Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital – Arlington
SportsCare Rep: Todd Urbanek, LAT
Phone: 817.922.1126
Austin/Round Rock Region
SportsCare Rep: Kelli McCalla, LAT, ATC
Phone: 254.228.9628
Email: Kelli.McCalla@bswhealth.org
Dallas
SportsCare Rep: Mindy Nelson, MEd, LAT, ATC
Phone: 972.520.9116
Email: Melinda.Nelson@BSWHealth.org
Irving
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving
SportsCare Rep: Lindsay Baranski, MS
Phone: 318.222.4384
Rowlett
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe
SportsCare Rep: Mindy Nelson, MEd, LAT, ATC
Phone: 972.520.9116
Email: Melinda.Nelson@BSWHealth.org
Temple/Killeen
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple
SportsCare Rep: Bre'Layshia Hodges, M.Ed, LAT, ATC
Phone: 254.724.9312
Waxahachie
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie
SportsCare Rep: JD Shields, M.Ed, LAT, ATC
Phone: 469.843.4046
Email: John.Shields@BSWHealth.org