While all Wellington physicians specialize in the care of bones, muscles and joints, Dr. Ed Marcheschi offers a unique perspective as an internist and one of Wellington�s two specialists in primary care sports medicine.

Dr. Marcheschi diagnoses and manages various musculoskeletal injuries, whether acute or chronic. He provides high quality sports medicine care which, Dr. Marcheschi says, �requires the ability to make sound clinical judgment, recognizing the value of non-invasive diagnostic tests, and to personalize care to the patient�s lifestyle. Whether prescribing rehabilitation or an exercise program, my goal is to return my patients to their previous level of activity as soon and as safely possible.� Dr. Marcheschi is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and has presented at the national conference of the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine.

As a primary care sports medicine physician, board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Marcheschi can provide comprehensive medical care. �Illnesses such as infectious mononucleosis or exercise-induced shortness of breath, though not related to a specific injury, can be just as debilitating to the athlete if not recognized and managed appropriately,� he explains.

Nearly 10 years of post-graduate training prepared him for this unique role. After completing a residency in internal medicine at Cincinnati�s University Hospital, he went on to sub-specialize in sports medicine. He completed an 18-month fellowship at Methodist Sports Medicine Center, a nationally recognized primary care sports medicine program in Indianapolis. He has conducted research in the field of sports medicine and participated in a published study of hamstring injuries in professional football players with the Indianapolis Colts.

An avid sports fan himself, Dr. Marcheschi enjoys playing tennis, basketball and soccer. He has served as a team physician for athletes of various levels, from high school to professional, and describes his work with the NFL Indianapolis Colts as an �extremely rewarding experience.�

Returning to Cincinnati is a source of both professional and personal satisfaction for Dr. Marcheschi. He recognizes Wellington as a premier sports medicine institution and joined, he says, �to be part of a sports medicine practice that is recognized for its ongoing education and contributions to the field of sports medicine.� Having been raised on the city�s westside, he�s pleased with the opportunity to �care for the community where I lived.�

Certifications

• Board Certified-American Board of Internal Medicine
• Eligible for Certification of Additional Qualification in Primary Care Sports Medicine