About Us

The Carolina Sports Concussion Program is a division of Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, one of the oldest, largest, and most innovative neurosurgery practices in the nation. Our physicians are pioneers in treating brain and spine disorders and injuries. With this new program dedicated specifically to sports-related concussions, we continue to offer specialized care not available elsewhere in this region.

Concussion Services Provided Include:

•    Complete patient evaluation by a physician
  
•    Post-injury neurocognitive testing using ImPACT™
  
•    Baseline ImPACT testing (click here for the online test)
  
•    Physical Therapy
  
•    On-site Imaging
  

Under the direction of board-certified physiatrist David Wiercisiewski, M.D., a team of nurses, certified physical therapists, and other medical professionals are focused on assessing and treating patients who have suffered a concussion.

David R. Wiercisiewski, M.D. | Sports Concussion Program Director

   • Board Certification:
      Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

   • Residency & Internship:
  University Health Center of Pittsburgh

   • Medical School:
  University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

   • Affiliations:
  American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation;
  American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians;
  Brain Injury Association of America