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ABOUT

CATS MEDICAL

Housed in the Kasser Medical Treatment Center is the Alex and Elisabeth Kasser Aqua Rehab Center which contains a 5,800 gallon underwater treadmill and swimming pool, along with two 480 gallon whirlpools and three extremity whirlpools.

Our team of medical professionals are lead by Emily Johnson MS, L/ATC Associate Athletic Director, Athletic Training, and Dr. Mark Sakr, DO, CAQ-SM, FAAFP as Head Team physician. The athletic medicine staff is comprised of team physicians, orthopedic surgeons, dietitians, physical therapists, psychologists, and certified athletic trainers. In addition, the entire staff works with a team of specialists in the community to provide comprehensive medical care for athletically related injuries and illnesses. Our medical team is well connected with Banner Hospital and all their services and specialists.

Our team of physicians are located in the Kasser Medical Treatment Center and is available five days a week for athlete consultation.  The University of Arizona also has a team of orthopedic surgeons who visit the athletic training room each week to examine student athletes for complex cases and care. Doctors are also available for athletically related emergencies. Our physicians are sports medicine trained and have access to campus health labs and imaging. Our physicians can conduct MSK ultrasound in house.

C.A.T.S. SPORTS MEDICINE & STRENGTH STAFF

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Dr. Mark Sakr

DO, CAQ-SM, FAAFP

Head Team Physician

520-621-4674

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Dr. Anna Waterbrook

M.D., FACEP, CAQ-SM

Assistant Team Physician

520-621-4674

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Dr. Bruce Helming

M.D., CAQ-SM

Assistant Team Physician

520-621-4674

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Stephen Paul

M.D., M.A., FAMSSM, CAQ-SM

Assistant Team Physician

520-621-4674

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Emily Johnson

MS, L/ATC

ASSOCIATE ATHLETICS DIRECTOR, ATHLETIC TRAINING (BEACH VOLLEYBALL)

520-621-0820

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Leanna Olivar

ATC, MED, L/ATC

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, ATHLETIC TRAINER, (SWIM & DIVE)

520-621-0820

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Justin Kokoskie

MA, ATC, L/ATC

ASST ATHLETICS DIRECTOR (MBK/MGOLF/WGOLF)

520-621-0820

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Paul Smith

MK, ATC, CSC

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, HEAD FOOTBALL ATHLETIC TRAINER

520-621-0336

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Samantha Yeoman

MS, ATC, L/AT

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER (GYMNASTICS)

520-621-0820

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Jessie Johnson

MS, ATC, L/AT

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER (TRIATHLON)

520-621-0820

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Tracy Oshiro

MS, ATC, L/AT

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER (SOFTBALL)

520-621-0820

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Bart Jameson

MAT, ATC, L/AT

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER (W BASKETBALL)

520-621-0821

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Madeline Torretta

MAT, LAT, ATC

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER (SOCCER)

520-621-0820

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Bryan Franciosi

DPT, ATC

ATHLETIC TRAINER/PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Coordinator, Football Rehab

520-621-0336

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Jenny Allen

ATC, PT, CSCS

ATHLETIC TRAINER/PHYSICAL THERAPIST, CAMPUS HEALTH

(520) 621-9013

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Lukas Passalacqua

MSAT, ATC, L/AT

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY)

520-621-0820

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Alana Martinez

MS, ATC, PES

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (VOLLEYBALL)

520-621-0820

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Taylor Webb

MSAT, ATC, L/AT

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY)

520-621-0820

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Josh Peterson

M.Ed, ATC, L/AT

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (FOOTBALL)

520-621-0336

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Isabella Lamantia

MS, ATC, LAT

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (FOOTBALL)

520-621-0336

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Morgan Peryer

MS, ATC, LAT

ATHLETIC TRAINER (TRACK & FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY)

520-621-0820

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James Ready

ATC

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, CLINICAL DIVISION, BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE, ADMINISTRATION

520-621-0820

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Todd Daniels

MS, ATC, LMT, CSCS, CCVT, ITAT

SENIOR ATHLETIC ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (SWIM & DIVE)

520-621-0820

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Ben Crawford

MS, ATC, LMT, CSCS, CCVT, ITAT

ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (M TENNIS)

520-621-0820

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Ben Kmetz

MSAT, ATC, L/AT

ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (BASEBALL)

520-621-0820

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Samantha Gordan

MEd, ATC, L/AT

ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (SWIM & DIVE)

520-621-0820

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Angela Napolitano

MS, ATC, L/AT

ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE (W TENNIS)

520-621-0820

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Elizabeth Garcia

MS, ATC, CPT

ATHLETIC TRAINER- BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICINE: ASSISTANT HEAD FOOTBALL ATHLETIC TRAINER (FOOTBALL)

520-621-0336

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Kara Meyer

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR C.A.T.S. MEDICAL SERVICES

520-621-0820

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Anna Verdin

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE FOR C.A.T.S MEDICAL SERVICES

520-621-0820

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Jessica Flayer

PhD, LPC

Assistant Director, Clinical and Sport Psychology

(520) 621-4674

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Mykal Manswell

C.A.T.S Clinical and Sport Psychology Athletics Counselor

520-621-4674

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Nic Zarate

Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition

757-377-0984

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Dr. Abbie Hamilton

MD

Team Orthopedist- Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

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Dr. Bill Pricket

MD

Team Orthopedist- Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

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Dr. Geoffrey Landis

DO

Team Orthopedist- Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

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Dr. Troy Taduran

DO

Team Orthopedist- Tucson Orthopaedic Institute

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Dr. Greg DeSilva

MD

Team Orthopedist- Banner Hospital

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Dr. Richard Baim

OD

Team Specialist

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Dr. Deron Davenport

DDS

Team Specialist

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Dr. Mark Goldberg

MD FACC

Team Specialist

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Paul Felix

Massage Therapist

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Amanda Freed

Massage Therapist

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Bob Novak

Team Specialist

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Jim Krumpos

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, SPORTS PERFORMANCE

520-621-4672

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Chris Allen

ASSISTANT COACH, PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

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Jaime Fernandez

ASSISTANT COACH, PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

520-626-5050

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Ben Hollander

ASSISTANT COACH, PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

520-621-9012

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Trevor Gunning

ASSISTANT COACH, PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

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Dayannara Munoz

ASSISTANT COACH, PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

520-621-6915

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Nick McIntee

ASSISTANT COACH, PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

520-626-8772

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Chris Rounds

ASSISTANT HEAD DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT

520-621-2430

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Cullen Carroll

DIRECTOR, FOOTBALL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

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Blair Vaughan

ASSOCIATE HEAD STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

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Matt Gebert

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH

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James Perez

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

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Bryant Harper

ASSISTANT STRENGTH COACH

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VALUES

Safety and Well-being

At all times, this is our number one priority

Protection

We will use Evidence-Based theory in all medical care, follow State Practice Acts and know our Policies and Procedures

Team Players

We will do everything we can to help the team win

Financially responsible

We will take care of our equipment, be innovative in our approach on repairs and acquisitions of new equipment and true to budget

Have fun!

We will create a healthy environment for learning and healing

MISSION

The mission of C.A.T.S. Medical Services is to provide excellent care to the student athletes at the University of Arizona. The certified athletic trainers and physicians work with coaches and the rest of the C.A.T.S. services as an integral part of an athlete's total success.

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SPORTS MEDICINE: @az_sportsmed
SPORTS NUTRITION: @fuelup_beardown
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING: @uaironcats

CONTACT INFORMATION

Phone: 520-621-0820

Hours: 7am-6pm during the school year.

It is also open for practices and events.
Check with your athletic trainer for specific times outside of regular hours.
Please observe all posted rules for using the Athletic Treatment Center.

FACILITIES

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Kasser Sports Medicine Center at McKale is the main athletic training facility is located in McKale Memorial Center #N108 which is conveniently located next to the Bill Estes Strength & Conditioning Center on the ground level. This facility is mainly used for our Olympic sport student-athletes.

The Kasser Sports Medicine Center at Lowell-Stevens Football Facility addresses the needs for the football student-athletes. Both facilities are equipped for rehabilitation, aqua therapy, as well as pre and post practice needs.

Satellite facilities can be found in Richard Jefferson Gymnasium (M/W Basketball, Women’s Volleyball), Mary Roby Training Center (Women’s Gymnastics) Hi Corbett Stadium (Baseball), and Lapan Center (Softball), Drachman Stadium (Track and Field),

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