About Derek Woessner
Derek A. Woessner, MD, FAAFP, specializes in sports medicine, concussion management, and non-surgical orthopedics. He graduated cum laude from Berry College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry in Rome, GA, and he earned his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, GA. After medical school, he went to the Martin Army Community Hospital at Fort Benning, GA where he completed the family medicine residency program. Following Residency, Dr. Woessner was selected to serve as a special operations physician for the 3rd Ranger Battalion. During Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, he completed combat tours and was awarded the Bronze Star.
After a distinguished military career, Dr. Woessner went into private practice and finished a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA.
Dr. Woessner is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, the Society of US Army Flight Surgeons, the Alabama Head Injury Task Force, and the Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Board. Dr. Woessner has served as team physician for Saint James High School, Huntingdon College-Division III, Faulkner University-NAIA, and the Montgomery Biscuits (AA Baseball). He has published extensively in scientific journals and he has published numerous textbook chapters.
Dr. Woessner’s Specialties Include: Non Surgical Orthopaedics, General Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Concussion Care, Orthobiologics, Ultrasound Guided Injections, and Tenex Procedures
Commonly Treated
Conditions/Injuries
- Musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains, strains, fractures, and dislocations
- Overuse injuries like tendinitis and stress fractures
- Concussions and head injuries
- Joint issues including arthritis and joint pain
- Back and neck pain
Commonly
Performed Procedures
- Ultrasound Guided Injections
- Tenex Procedures
Education
UNDERGRADUATE:
Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Berry College, Cum Laude
MEDICAL SCHOOL:
Medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine
Titles, Honors, Awards
- Selected to serve as a special operations physician for the 3rd Ranger Battalion
- Awarded the Bronze Star during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom
Associations
- Member of the American Academy of Family Physicians
- Member of the American College of Sports Medicine
- Member of American Medical Society of Sports Medicine
- Member of the Society of US Army Flight Surgeons
- Member of the Alabama Head Injury Task Force
- Member of the Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Board
Research/Training
- Published extensively in scientific journals
- Published numerous textbook chapters