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Brian Atkinson, MD, CAQSM, DipACLM
MAHEC Family Health Center at Enka/Candler
25 Westridge Market Place
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 418-0040
MAHEC Family Health Center at Biltmore
123 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Residency: MAHEC Asheville Family Medicine Residency Program
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.
Kyle Judkins, DO
MAHEC Family Health Center at Enka/Candler
25 Westridge Market Place
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 418-0040
MAHEC Family Health Center at Biltmore
123 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
Dr. Kyle Judkins is a board-certified sports medicine and family medicine physician. He serves as core clinical faculty for the Sports Medicine Fellowship at MAHEC in Asheville, NC, and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
Dr. Judkins specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, with a particular interest in tendon injuries and caring for endurance athletes. He frequently uses musculoskeletal ultrasound both as a diagnostic tool for evaluating tendon, ligament, and muscle injuries and to guide precise injection procedures. Dr. Judkins is passionate about helping athletes and active individuals stay healthy, heal from injury, and perform at their best.
Outside of medicine, he enjoys trail running, mountain biking, overlanding, and traveling with his wife and their adventure-loving Boston terrier, Beans.
Jessica Knapp, DO, CAQSM
MAHEC Family Health Center at Biltmore
123 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
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.
