James Sterling, M.d.

Biography

BIOGRAPHY A board certified sports medicine and conservative spine specialist, Dr. James Sterling uses a holistic approach to alleviate musculoskeletal problems and return patients to daily routines and recreational activities. Dr. Sterling was the Head Physician for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy, charged with overseeing medical personnel and athletic trainers who supported the U.S. Olympic athletes. Previously, Dr. Sterling was the Head Physician for the 2000 U.S. Paralympic Team in Sydney, Australia; physician for the 1998 U.S. Winter Olympic team in Japan; and 1996 Paralympics team in Atlanta. In addition to his practice, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the UT Southwestern Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A sports enthusiast and avid fan, Dr. Sterling can empathize with the aches, pains and problems common to the active individual whether amateur or world-class. Accolades: Head Physician for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. Head Physician for the 2000 U.S. Paralympic Team in Sydney, Australia. Physician for the 1998 U.S. Winter Olympic team in Japan; and 1996 Paralympics team in Atlanta. EDUCATION Undergraduate Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; 1974-1975 Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX; 1975-1978 Degree – Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/Biology Graduate Texas A&M University; 1986-1987 Degree – Master of Science, Physical Education Exercise Science/Physiology Graduate University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; 1978-1982 Degree – Doctor of Medicine Internship University of Texas Teaching Hospitals, San Antonio, TX; 1982-1983 General Surgery University of Texas Teaching Hospitals, San Antonio, TX; 1983-1984, Radiology Residency Parkland Memorial Hospital, UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX; 1995 – 1997 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Research Interest

BIOGRAPHY A board certified sports medicine and conservative spine specialist, Dr. James Sterling uses a holistic approach to alleviate musculoskeletal problems and return patients to daily routines and recreational activities. Dr. Sterling was the Head Physician for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy, charged with overseeing medical personnel and athletic trainers who supported the U.S. Olympic athletes. Previously, Dr. Sterling was the Head Physician for the 2000 U.S. Paralympic Team in Sydney, Australia; physician for the 1998 U.S. Winter Olympic team in Japan; and 1996 Paralympics team in Atlanta. In addition to his practice, he is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the UT Southwestern Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A sports enthusiast and avid fan, Dr. Sterling can empathize with the aches, pains and problems common to the active individual whether amateur or world-class. Accolades: Head Physician for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy. Head Physician for the 2000 U.S. Paralympic Team in Sydney, Australia. Physician for the 1998 U.S. Winter Olympic team in Japan; and 1996 Paralympics team in Atlanta. EDUCATION Undergraduate Texas A&M University, College Station, TX; 1974-1975 Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX; 1975-1978 Degree – Bachelor of Science, Chemistry/Biology Graduate Texas A&M University; 1986-1987 Degree – Master of Science, Physical Education Exercise Science/Physiology Graduate University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; 1978-1982 Degree – Doctor of Medicine Internship University of Texas Teaching Hospitals, San Antonio, TX; 1982-1983 General Surgery University of Texas Teaching Hospitals, San Antonio, TX; 1983-1984, Radiology Residency Parkland Memorial Hospital, UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX; 1995 – 1997 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation