Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Care

Our highly qualified physicians are regional and national leaders in primary care sports medicine treatment and training.

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Brian Atkinson, MD, CAQSM, DipACLM
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Assistant Program Director, Core Faculty

MAHEC Family Health Center at Enka/Candler
25 Westridge Market Place
Candler, NC 28715

MAHEC Family Health Center at Biltmore
123 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

Pronouns: he/him/his

Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Residency Program: MAHEC Family Medicine
Fellowship: Primary Care Sports Medicine, Cone Health Sports Medicine Fellowship
Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine, Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine, Diplomate in Lifestyle Medicine

Dr. Brian Atkinson brings specialized expertise in family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and sports medicine to his practice. With a focus on musculoskeletal injuries and preventive care for active individuals, he works closely with his patients to develop personalized treatment and recovery plans. Dr. Atkinson is particularly passionate about helping patients of all ages maintain wellness, mobility, and function throughout their lives. He is also team physician for UNC Asheville Athletics, Warren Wilson College Athletics, and medical director for multiple road and trail running races. He takes pride in educating his patients on the importance of physical activity, nutrition, and overall well-being as part of a comprehensive approach to health.

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Jessica Knapp, DO, CAQSM

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program Director

MAHEC Family Health Center at Biltmore
123 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency Program: New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC
Fellowship Program: University of Connecticut Sports Medicine Fellowship, Farmington, CT
Board Certification: Family Medicine, Sports Medicine

Dr. Knapp is the Director of Sports Medicine and Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at MAHEC. Teaching learners, patients, and doing research is her favorite part of the job. She has received several grants, including funding from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, and serves as the national American Society of Sports Medicine subcommittee chair for Faculty Development. Dr. Knapp’s area of expertise is in ultrasound guided injections, disordered eating, body image issues, low energy availability in sport, sport performance, health equity, and change management. Dr. Knapp believes in validating the patient’s experience, listening, and shared decision- and evidence informed decision-making.

We specialize in the nonsurgical management of injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Our primary care sports medicine physicians in Asheville diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions and injuries commonly faced by athletes and individuals of all ages and walks of life.

We effectively treat these conditions:

• Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
• Concussions
• Exercise-induced asthma
• Female athlete triad (disordered eating, amenorrhea, osteoporosis)
• Joint Pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Overuse Conditions
• Low Back Pain
• Poor response to training
• Sprains, Strains, Fractures
• Stress Injuries
• Tendonitis
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Work-Related Injuries

Nonsurgical orthopedic treatments:

• Braces, Splints, and Durable Medical Prescriptions
• Concussion Management
• Cortisone Shots
• Exercise and Sports Nutrition Prescriptions
• Hyaluronic Acid Injections (viscosupplementation)
• Osteopathic Manipulation Therapy
• Physical Therapy Evaluations and Prescriptions
• Return-To-Play Evaluations
• Sprain and Fracture Care
• Tendonitis Treatments
• Ultrasound-Guided Injections
• Workers Compensation Evaluations

If your condition is not listed above, give us a call at (828) 257-4730. We can help ensure you get the care you need.

MAHEC’s primary care sports medicine team in Asheville is dedicated to providing the highest quality sports-related and musculoskeletal care in Western North Carolina. We specialize in injury prevention, nonsurgical orthopedic treatments, ultrasound medicine, regenerative medicine, traumatic brain injury and concussion management, rehabilitation, exercise as medicine, and the needs of female athletes.

Our board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians provide medical care for competitive athletes, mountain sports enthusiasts, weekend warriors, recreational athletes, active youth, and the general population. Our sports medicine physicians work with MAHEC’s interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers to create an individualized treatment plan for each patient.

We are passionate about training the next generation of sports medicine providers through fellowships and clinical training opportunities for residents and medical students. Our faculty physicians also conduct and publish national research and are members of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

Team Affiliations

• Asheville City Soccer Club
• Asheville Rugby Football Club
• Asheville Tourists
• UNC-Asheville
• Warren Wilson College

Medical Coverage for Sporting Events

• Asheville Turkey Trot
• Biltmore Marathon
• Haute Route international cycling race
• The Hellbender One Hundred trail race
• International Tennis Fed Cup
• Lake Logan Triathlon
• Oktoberfest Half Marathon and 5K
• Thomas Wolfe 8K
• Asheville Hot Chocolate Races
• Biltmore Kiwanis Classic
• Asheville Independence Day 5K

Our sports medicine physicians are experienced in caring for individual athletes and athletic teams competing at all levels.

MAHEC Sports Medicine and Non-Surgical Orthopedics
123 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
24/7 Call Answering Service

• (828) 257-4730 phone
• (828) 257-4738 fax
• (828) 407-2637 medical records fax