Michael C. Koester, M.D., A.T.C., F.A.A.P.

SPECIALTY

Pediatric and adolescent sports medicine, musculoskeletal injuries in active adults, and sports concussion management

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fellowship: Primary Care Sports Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 2004-2005

Residency: Pediatric, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, 1996-1999

Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, NV, Medical Doctorate, 1996

Undergraduate: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, Bachelor of Science, 1992

CREDENTIALS

Licensed by the Oregon State Board of Medical Examiners
Diplomat of the American Board of Pediatrics
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine
Credentialed ImPACT Consultant

AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Pediatrics
National Athletic Trainers' Association
Oregon Pediatric Society
Oregon School Activities Association, Medical Aspects of Sports Committee Chair
National Federation of State High School Assocations, Sports Medicine Advisory Committee Chair

HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES

Sacred Heart Medical Center, Eugene, OR
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center, Springfield, OR
McKenzie Surgery Center, Eugene, OR
Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine physician since 2006

HOMETOWN

Stanfield, OR

FAVORITE ACTIVITIES

Running, keeping up with his three children, and learning the Korean language and culture

Dr. Koester, a nonsurgical sports medicine specialist, specializes in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. He is trained in both pediatric and adult sports medicine, but has a special interest in the evaluation and care of injuries in young children and adolescents. Not limited to musculoskeletal injuries, Dr. Koester also directs the Slocum Sports Concussion Program. His areas of expertise in the active adult population are knee, shoulder, and running injuries. Natives of the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Koester and his wife are happy to be back in Oregon to raise their three children.