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The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has announced the medical staff and volunteer medical team members for the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris 2024. These professionals will be responsible for the care of over 850 U.S. athletes competing in 53 sports.
In addition to the 30 USOPC Sports Medicine staff members, the committee will bring 28 additional medical professionals to Paris.
This comprehensive team will provide around-the-clock care, contributing significantly to Team USA’s success, according to Dr. Jonathan Finnoff, USOPC chief medical officer.
“These healthcare experts give their time and expertise freely to Team USA during the Games, helping create a safe environment for athletes and delegation members while playing a crucial role in the broad support of Team USA.”
The medical team will be stationed at multiple locations, including the Olympic and Paralympic Village, Team USA High Performance Center, and various remote competition venues such as Tahiti, where the Olympic surfing competition will take place.
The program comprises licensed physicians, Athletic Trainers, chiropractors, massage therapists, physical therapists, and psychological services practitioners, all of whom have undergone a rigorous selection process.
Amber Donaldson, USOPC vice president of sports medicine, emphasized the extensive planning involved in assembling this team.
“We have an incredible team of providers from across the country ready to support the athletes of Team USA where they train and compete.”
She also highlighted the collaborative efforts with the organizing committee and Paris Medical Services to ensure the athletes and delegation members have a safe and successful Games.
Olympic Games Staff Members:
Jessica Bartley, PsyD
Amo Bolorin, ATC, MT
Joann Brito, MT
Angel Brutus, PsyD
Julia Cawthra, PhD
Kristen Cooper, PsyD
Alexander Cushing, PsyD
Amber Donaldson, DPT – Medical Director
Jim Doorley, PhD
John Faltus, PT, ATC
Lorin Ferrell, ATC
Jonathan Finnoff, DO – Chief Medical Officer
Lex Gidley, PhD
Caitlin Gregg, MT
Kevin Pierce, DC
Kweku Ramel Smith, PhD
Ben Towne, ATC
Kelcie Wittman, DPT
Olympic Games Volunteers:
Anthony Beutler, MD
Gloria Beim, MD
Wazim Buksh, MD
Tim Chien, MT
Michael Fanning, DC
Matt Hartsburg, DC
Benedict Ifedi, MD
Steve Isono, MD
Wendy Mehaffey, DC
Tama McKay, MT
Marc Philippon, MD
Margot Putukian, MD
Ed Strapp, ATC
Neal Stepp, ATC
David Weinstein, MD
Lydia White, MD
Scott Young, MD
Jason Zaremski, MD
Paralympic Games Staff Members:
Mac Brown, PsyD
Emily Clark, PsyD
Alex Cohen, PhD
Amber Donaldson, DPT – Medical Director
Jonathan Finnoff, DO – Chief Medical Officer
Caroline Kannel, ATC
Jordan Knowlton-Key, DC
Chris Lefever, DPT
Jayme Shelton, PsyD
Jenna Wilkerson, ATC
Lea Thomann, DPT, ATC
Jennifer Watters, DC, LAc
Paralympic Games Volunteers:
James Barnes, MD
Kelley Becherer, DPT
Heather Hammonds, MD
Nikki Havel, MT
Mark Hutchinson, MD
Carrie Jaworski, MD
Monica Johnson, MT
Debra Pear, DC
Victor Reyes, MT
Kyle Southall, ATC
This dedicated team of professionals is poised to ensure the health and well-being of Team USA athletes, reinforcing the USOPC’s commitment to providing top-tier medical support during the Paris 2024 Games.
