Dr. John Neidecker treats all musculoskeletal injuries as well as sports-related concussions. For certain conditions, he will use musculoskeletal ultrasound and platelet-rich plasma therapy. He also offers treatment and prevention of common skin lesions of wrestlers and cauliflower ear.
Dr. John Neidecker treats all musculoskeletal injuries as well as sports-related concussions. For certain conditions, he will use musculoskeletal ultrasound and platelet-rich plasma therapy. He also offers treatment and prevention of common skin lesions of wrestlers and cauliflower ear.
Dr. John Neidecker was born and raised in New York on Long Island. He has wanted to be a physician from his earliest recollection. He was an athlete and his own experience with injuries led him to pursue a career in Sports Medicine. Knowing this, he decided to obtain his undergraduate degree and certification in athletic training from High Point University. After college, he then worked as a certified athletic trainer at South Side High School on Long Island. He then went on to go to medical school at Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine in south New Jersey. He remained there to complete his residency in family practice and served as chief resident. After residency, he went on to his sports medicine fellowship at the world-famous Cleveland Clinic, working with the Cleveland Indians, Lake Erie Crushers and Oberlin College.
After his medical training was complete, Dr. Neidecker went back to south New Jersey to work at the Cooper Bone & Joint Institute where he served as a team physician for Rutgers-Camden University, Rowan University, and the Philadelphia Wings. (Professional Indoor Lacrosse)
One of Dr. Neidecker’s passions is ringside medicine. He is the Vice President of the Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP), an international non-profit organization, dedicated to the health and protection of boxers and mixed martial artists. He is active in covering combat sports events in both New York and North Carolina. He was the lead author or the ARPs Consensus Statement on concussion in combat sports and can be seen working cage-side at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events.
Dr. Neidecker is also an active member of the American Osteopathic Association, the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, and the National Athletic Trainers Association. In addition, he is a member and has received the award of Fellow from the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.
Dr. Neidecker is involved in medical education and is an assistant professor at Campbell University, School of Osteopathic Medicine. He volunteers his time and gives lectures to students and healthcare providers on the local, national and international levels. He offers to have medical students, residents, and fellows work with him for their clinical rotations.
With Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina, Dr. Neidecker serves as one of the team physicians for the Carolina Mudcats. He provides event coverage for Wake County high school football and wrestling. He is also involved annually with providing medical care at the North Carolina High School State Wrestling Championships.
As part of his practice, Dr. Neidecker treats all musculoskeletal injuries as well as sports-related concussions. For certain conditions, he will use musculoskeletal ultrasound and platelet-rich plasma therapy. He also offers treatment and prevention of common skin lesions of wrestlers and cauliflower ear.
Education
High Point University
Medical School
Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine- Family Practice Residency/ Cleveland Clinic- Sports Medicine Fellowship
Specialty
Sports injuries & sports-related concussions
Board Certifications
Family Practice & Sports Medicine
Very pleasant and thorough.
Very nice
Provides professional assessment of my injury, made an effort to understand my main concerns, and answered my questions as well as provided realistic expectations of potentially recovery. Thanks for bringing clarity!
He was very professional but I do not feel he provided the information needed to improve my pain I feel it was a waste of time and money.
I'm not writing this review specifically about Dr. Neidecker, but of my entire experience, regarding this appt. I originally saw Dr. Ashana, who diagnosed my problem as Burcities, and gave me an injection, which improved The girl who walked me down to the room was pleasant enough, but asked in a puzzled voice "why are you seeing Dr. Neidecker?" The xRay tech didn't seem aware of which hip needed to be xRay'd, and failed to cover my
Very thorough and excellent job explaining everything to us.
Se ve muy buen doctor
My daughter felt so comfortable and happy with the professionalism. She recently went to an emergency ortho and it was a bad expereince. So to have someone like doctor Neidecker it really made her feel better about her situation regarding her knee. I totally recommend!
Great physician and awesome personality.
Awesome!