Faculty - Sports Medicine

Paul Fadale, M.D.
Professor
Chief, Division of Sports Medicine
Director: Sports Medicine Fellowship
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After completing both his internship and residency at Brown University, Dr. Fadale completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship in Baltimore and a Trauma/Sports Medicine Fellowship in Switzerland. Before returning to Brown University as the Chief of Sports Medicine, he served as a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Fadale is the Head Team Physician for the Providence Bruins Professional Hockey Team, Brown University Athletics and previously the U.S. Figure Skating Finals. He has taught / lectured at AO (trauma), AANA (arthroscopy) , AOSSM (sports medicine) and AAOS (orthopaedic surgery) surgical educational courses. Dr. Fadale is a graduate of the State University of New York. He has participated in several radio and television presentation including the Cable News Network (CNN). His research and publications cover a wide range of athletic injuries.

Michael J. Hulstyn, M.D.
Associate Professor
Sports Medicine
Dr. Hulstyn's Professional Papers
Dr. Hulstyn was an undergraduate at the University of California at Davis and Brown University. Postgraduate medical education includes residency at the University of California at San Diego and Brown University, and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University. He is a Team Physician for Brown University, Johnson & Wales University, and the Providence Bruins Professional Hockey Club, providing care to interscholastic, intercollegiate and professional athletes. His research interests include clinical and basic science projects studying sports-related injuries to the shoulder and knee.

James O. Maher III, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery
A graduate of New York Medical College, Dr. Maher completed his orthopaedic residency training at the same university. He then spent four years on active duty with the US Navy stationed at Newport Naval Hospital. In addition to being the Naval Academy Preparatory Team Physician, he served in Saudi Arabia during the Persian Gulf War. Currently, his team physician responsibilities include Salve Regina University, Roger Williams University, St. George's School and Rogers High School. He is the orthopaedic consultant for the Newport Tennis Hall of Fame (ATP Tournament), Newport Jai Alai, and USGA Amateur Tournament. Dr. Maher practices both in Newport and Providence.

Robert M. Shalvoy, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Sports Medicine
Dr. Shalvoy's Professional Papers
Dr. Shalvoy is a graduate of Boston College and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He completed an orthopaedic residency at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Shalvoy completed a sports medicine fellowship under Jack C. Hughston, MD at the Hughston Orthopaedic clinic in Columbus, Georgia. He has served as team physician for several major college and professional teams. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and is an editorial reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Special interests include throwing injuries of the upper extremity. His publications involve knee ligament reconstruction, knee arthroscopy, the evaluation and treatment of shoulder instability and elbow arthroscopy.