Saint Vincent Sports Medicine
4671 West Lake Road
Erie, PA 16505
814-835-2035
Jeff Kim, DO
Jeff Kim, DO, a sports medicine physician at Saint Vincent Sports Medicine, earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed both a family medicine residency and a sports medicine fellowship at Saint Vincent.
Dr. Kim has additional training and certification for osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), Body Map assessment and joint injections, including but not limited to the shoulder, knee, elbow, wrist and hip. He also specializes in concussion treatment and education, OMT for both athletes and non-athletes experiencing neck, back, pelvis and hip pain, and gait assessment for runners and walkers.
Non-athletes can take advantage of Dr. Kim’s services as well. He provides non-surgical treatment for any musculoskeletal injuries and issues, and brings a conservative approach to treatment for arthritis, muscle imbalances and pain patterns that aren’t necessarily related to sports.
Dr. Kim is the team physician for the Erie Explosion, Penn State Behrend, Northwestern High School and Fairview High School. He provides medical coverage for many local athletic events, including the Erie Marathon and the Edinboro Triathlon. Dr. Kim is also involved with training new sports medicine physicians through the Saint Vincent Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship program.
His favorite sports are hockey & basketball, and he enjoys sailing, running, skiing and snowboarding. He is passionate about sports medicine because he likes helping athletes overcome the obstacles of an injury and return to peak performance in their desired sport.
Laura McIntosh, MD
Laura McIntosh, MD, a sports medicine physician at Saint Vincent Sports Medicine, earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her family practice residency at UPMC-Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., and her sports medicine fellowship at Saint Vincent.
Dr. McIntosh takes a functional approach to the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal problems, which involves prescribing exercises that imitate the motions required in the activity/sport of the patient. She is certified in Body Map assessment, and uses this knowledge to create individualized treatment plans through the Body Map program. She does utilize more traditional options like medications, bracing and joint injections when necessary. She also specializes in diagnosing and managing concussions. She enjoys working with athletes of all ages and specialties, but has a special interest in treating runners.
Non-athletes can benefit from Dr. McIntosh’s expertise in that her skills can also be applied to problems and issues that are not related to sports or exercise. People who don’t consider themselves athletes can actually experience the same types of musculoskeletal injuries as athletes, and Dr. McIntosh can provide the specialized care needed to help them avoid living with chronic pain – and maybe even help them discover the athlete within!
Dr. McIntosh is the team physician for Mercyhurst Preparatory School and assists in covering games for the Erie Seawolves and Erie Explosion. She provides medical coverage for several local athletic events including the Bay Swim, Highmark Quad Games, Erie Rugby Tournament and Presque Isle Triathlon.
Her favorite sports are basketball and crew, and she enjoys running, hiking and cross country skiing. For Dr. McIntosh, sports medicine is most rewarding when she can help an individual get back to their sport or simply get through their day pain-free. While the cause some injuries is clear and the treatment plan is standard, she also enjoys "playing detective" to get to the heart of the problem when injuries are more complicated.
Saint Vincent Family Medicine Center
2314 Sassafras Street; Suite 200
Erie, PA 16502
814-454-4484
Jonathan McKrell, MD
Jonathan McKrell, MD, is certified in both family medicine and sports medicine, and practices at Saint Vincent Family Medicine Center. He also sees patients at the Sports Medicine Clinic at Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, N.Y. Dr. McKrell earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed a family medicine residency at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio.
Dr. McKrell treats a broad range of athletes and sports medicine issues, but has a special interest in helping athletes overcome difficult shoulder problems. Through the use of an individualized exercise and activity program, Dr. McKrell can also help patients who are not athletes increase activity, reduce pain and improve control of chronic medical problems. He can help patients with arthritis, neck pain and low back pain use the right exercises to decrease pain and increase function.
Dr. McKrell is the team physician for the Erie Explosion and East High School, and he also assists in providing coverage for the Erie SeaWolves and at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. He provides medical coverage for many local athletic events, including the Presque Isle Triathlon. Dr. McKrell is also the director of the Saint Vincent Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship program.
His favorite sport to play is basketball, and his favorite sport to watch is baseball. But his favorite sideline is on the football field when he’s providing medical coverage. Dr. McKrell’s favorite thing about sports medicine is the opportunity to provide sideline coverage at athletic events, experiencing the competition and passion for sport first-hand. The athletes’ drive to succeed and commitment to give their best inspires his practice of medicine.