Biography
Dr. Weber, the Director of Primary Care/Sports Medicine and Women's Sports Medicine at Rush University Medical Center, possesses a unique expertise with the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal issues. In addition, she is the Founder and the Director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. She has taught numerous medical students, residents, and fellows and is the recipient of numerous awards for excellence in patient care and teaching. Dr. Weber serves on the board of Girls in the Game and was honored in 2006 as their Health Champion. Dr. Weber has published many articles, book chapters and is an active researcher. A former college athlete, she has been involved in athletics as a team physician, an exercise physiologist, and as an avid athlete.
Dr. Weber's reputation as a leading sports medicine physician is enhanced by her remarkable activity in the treatment of high-level professional athletes. She serves as the head primary care sports medicine team physician for the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox and the head team physician for the Chicago Force Women's Football. She also serves as co-head team physician for the DePaul Blue Demons and the physician for the Hubbard Street Dance and the River North Dance Companies. In addition, she is a member of the LPGA Medical Advisory Board. She is on numerous committees including the NBA Team Physicians Executive Committee, NBA Research Committee, MLB Concussion Committee, and MLB Research Committee. Dr. Weber has been involved with the MLB Medical Advisory Board for multiple years and is the first women elected President of the MLB Team Physicians Association.
She and her family live in Chicago.
Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy) Exercises
Practice Emphasis
Nonoperative Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Concussion Management
Women's Sports Medicine
Special Procedures
Joint and musculoskeletal injections: PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections, Ultrasound guided injections, Fluoroscopic guided injections, Sacroiliac joint injections, Trigger point injections.
Compartment testing
Stress fracture and fracture care
Concussion management
Research Interests
Women's sports medicine
Concussions
Musculoskeletal injury prevention and management
PRP treatment in a variety of clinical settings
Disclosures
Clinical Support Staff
Mariel Correa (AA)
Jamie Birkelo (PA)
Russel Lyons (ATC)
Education / Certifications
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Medical School
Rush Medical College
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Residency
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL - Internal Medicine
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Fellowship
University of California at San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA - Sports Medicine
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Certification
Sports Medicine; Internal Medicine
In The News
- The Proper Use of NSAIDs
- Dr. Kathleen Weber Featured on BullsTV Pre-Game Live
- Kathleen Weber, MD Talks Youth Sports Concussion Diagnosis and Treatment
- Dr. Kathleen Weber President of the MLB Team Physicians Association
- MOR Physicians and Chicago White Sox at Spring Training
- Dr. Weber Provides Training Tips for Chicago Marathon Runners
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