Lebanon Sports Medicine Team
James B. Ames, MD, MS
Orthopaedics
I joined the Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine team at Dartmouth-Hitchcock because I wanted to work with people and have a meaningful impact in their lives. I enjoy orthopaedic sports medi… Read more
Areas of focus
- Meniscal injuries
- Advanced hip arthroscopy with labral repair
- Multi-ligamentous knee injuries (ACL / PCL / MCL / LCL)
- Rotator cuff repair
- And 5 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
Daniel C. Austin, MD, MS
Orthopaedic Surgery
I chose to be an orthopedic surgeon because it gives me the opportunity to help people address the aches, pains, and injuries that are holding them back from living their best life. I und… Read more
Areas of focus
- Shoulder and elbow Injuries
- Shoulder and elbow fractures
- Shoulder and elbow arthritis
- Shoulder and elbow arthroscopy
- And 6 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
- New London
John-Erik Bell, MD
Orthopaedics
I joined the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at DHMC because of its reputation for patient-centered care with an emphasis on shared decision making and attention to patient-reported out… Read more
Areas of focus
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
- Treatment of simple and complex shoulder instability
- Total shoulder replacement
- And 3 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
Kristine A. Karlson, MD
Family Medicine
I split my time between family medicine and sports medicine, which includes nonsurgical care of athletic injuries and medical conditions in active people. In sports medicine, my goal is t… Read more
Areas of focus
- Family medicine
- Sports medicine
- Concussion treatment
Locations
- Lebanon
Scott E. Klass, MD, MS
Orthopaedics
Providing exceptional care to our community is the foundation of my medical practice. That includes listening to each patient's unique story and providing comprehensive evaluations. My go… Read more
Areas of focus
- Non-operative management of muscle, tendon, ligament, nerve and joint injuries
- Orthobiologics and regenerative medicine
- Hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder injuries
- Hip, knee, ankle and foot injuries
- And 2 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
- New London
Timothy J. Lin, MD, MS
Orthopaedics
I pursued a career in orthopaedic surgery because I wanted to help restore function and quality of life for my patients, and to reduce their pain in a tangible way, while being able to wo… Read more
Areas of focus
- Arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder instability
- And 8 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
Shannon R. Savage, MSPAS, PA-C
Orthopaedic Surgery
I always try to explain my patient's conditions in terms that are easiest for them to understand. I talk with them as if I were talking with my own family member or friend. I assure them … Read more
Locations
- Concord
- Lebanon
- New London
Michael B. Sparks, MD
Orthopaedics
I enjoy working in partnership with my patients. I listen to their concerns and ask about their goals and expectations. Whether their goal is to hike Mt. Moosilauke or to play with their … Read more
Areas of focus
- Sports medicine
- Multigamentous injury treatment
- Arthroscopic knee reconstruction
- Cartilage restoration
- And 2 more areas of focus
Locations
- Lebanon
Sarah M. Trainor, MSHS, PA-C
Orthopaedics
I was drawn to the field of orthopaedics because it's very practical. Often there is an obvious "fix" for a patient's pain or orthopaedic issue that will leads to restoring a patients' pa… Read more
Locations
- Lebanon