Orthopedics: Sports Injuries, Sports Related Concussions
Raleigh, NC
Most recent review: 5 days ago
New
4.9
1.8K Ratings
519 Comments
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.
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He took time to explain everything I wanted to know.
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Awesome. Easy to talk to.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional and helpful
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Very professional, knowledgeable and to the point.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Doctor was in a rush, didn’t explain the whole situation, didn’t provide good instructions, just in few words.
(3 weeks ago)
Jan-2026
Great bedside manner! Very efficient.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Really quick and found my problem immediately
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Awesome communication and he really listened to our concerns!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
He was clear and concise with options. Listened to how I wanted to proceed and formed a plan.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Neidecker is Professional, cares, kind and listen to the patient and parent! My first visit went well.Thank you so much!
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
He took time to explain everything I wanted to know.
Awesome. Easy to talk to.
Very professional and helpful
Very professional, knowledgeable and to the point.
Doctor was in a rush, didn’t explain the whole situation, didn’t provide good instructions, just in few words.
Great bedside manner! Very efficient.
Really quick and found my problem immediately
Awesome communication and he really listened to our concerns!
He was clear and concise with options. Listened to how I wanted to proceed and formed a plan.
Dr. Neidecker is Professional, cares, kind and listen to the patient and parent! My first visit went well.Thank you so much!