Orthopedics: Sports Injuries, Sports Related Concussions
Raleigh, NC
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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4.9
1.8K Ratings
502 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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Quick and thorough.
(4 days ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Neidecker has a vested interest in my overall knee health. Very knowledgeable, attentive and responsive to my knee care.
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Fantastic Doctor!!
(1 week ago)
Dec-2025
Thank you for the wonderful care we received today!
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Exelllent!! 100/100
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
He is knowledgeable, caring and personable. We have been seeing him for 4 years and wouldn’t want to see another doctor for Sports Medicine
(2 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
Note his nurse was very helpful and kind as well as the xray person. More info on the why and how to make it better would be great.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
He is good at assessing the joint & giving the options as needed.
(3 weeks ago)
Nov-2025
First class practitioner. This was my first time at OrthoNC I was impressed with his eagerness to understand the concern and willingness to help resolve.
(1 month ago)
Nov-2025
I've been a patient for a number of years. He's always very cordial and listens
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
Quick and thorough.
Dr. Neidecker has a vested interest in my overall knee health. Very knowledgeable, attentive and responsive to my knee care.
Fantastic Doctor!!
Thank you for the wonderful care we received today!
Exelllent!! 100/100
He is knowledgeable, caring and personable. We have been seeing him for 4 years and wouldn’t want to see another doctor for Sports Medicine
Note his nurse was very helpful and kind as well as the xray person. More info on the why and how to make it better would be great.
He is good at assessing the joint & giving the options as needed.
First class practitioner. This was my first time at OrthoNC I was impressed with his eagerness to understand the concern and willingness to help resolve.
I've been a patient for a number of years. He's always very cordial and listens