Affordable Sports Medicine Doctor in Orange County
The goal of a sports medicine doctor is to treat your injury, return you to activity as soon as possible, and educate you in preventing future injuries. When you are injured, one of your biggest concerns might be the cost of treatment for your injury. You need an affordable sports medicine doctor who will accept your insurance provider’s plan. Your insurance plan willreduce your out-of-pocket costs and lessen concerns about how you will pay for your injury.
Surgery is Not Always Needed
Most sports injuries do not require surgery. Dr. Marans takes a conservative approach to treating your injury whenever possible. Each patient is treated as an individual and the Doctor recognizes this by taking your individual needs and desired outcome in consideration when developing your treatment plans.
Dr. Marans also focuses on:
- Guiding you through your recovery and monitoring your progress in physical therapy
- Educating you on preventing a reoccurrence your injury or new injuries
- Monitoring your progress as you return to your sport or activity
- Helping you improve your performance and meet your activity goals
Some Injuries Treated By Sports Medicine Doctors
- Sprains
- Strains
- Dislocations
- Overuse injuries, including tendonitis
- Fractures and stress fractures
- Rotator cuff injuries
When Your Only Option is Surgery
When conservative treatments fail or if surgery is needed, Dr. Marans is also a skilled orthopedic surgeon. Depending on your injury, you might be a candidate for arthroscopic surgery, which is usually performed on an outpatient setting. Dr. Marans also specializes in open/internal fixation surgery to stabilize complex fractures.
Experience and Reputation Count
Dr. Marans has treated hundreds of patients who participate in sports or just maintain an active lifestyle. The Doctor’s distinguished credentials include:
- Graduate of the University of Toronto Medical School
- Completion of University of Toronto Medical School’s Orthopedic Residency Program
- Fellowship Training in the Knee and Shoulder from Toronto’s Orthopedic and Arthritic Hospital
- SportsMed.SA from Royal Adelaide Hospital, South Australia
Sports Medicine Doctor in Orange County
Do not delay treatment of your sports injury. Dr. Howard Marans is an affordable sports medicine doctor treating patients throughout the Orange County area. To schedule your consultation, please click below or call 714.979.8981.