Sports injuries: sports medicine by virtual consult
Whether you run, play soccer, surf, cycle, or train at the gym, an injury can stop you in your tracks. My goal is to help you understand what happened and plan a safe return to your activity. I'm Dr. Jaime Ulloa Gil, an orthopedist and traumatologist with a focus on sports medicine. I trained in the Cleveland Clinic sports medicine fellowship program (1993–1994) and am a member of the Cleveland Clinic Sports Medicine Alumni Association.
Common problems I evaluate
Ankle sprains and other joint sprains
Muscle strains and tears
Overuse tendinitis (for example, Achilles tendon or tennis elbow)
Shin splints from running
Sports-related knee and shoulder injuries
Pain that starts when you increase your training
What a virtual consult can do for you
Review your history, how the injury happened, and your training routine.
Perform a guided physical exam by video.
Review your X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, and previous reports.
Give you a working diagnosis and a treatment plan.
Guide your rehabilitation and a gradual return to sport.
Order imaging or refer you when needed.
Some cases need an in-person exam or additional imaging. If yours does, I'll tell you and help you with the next steps.
How to prepare
Have your imaging and prior medical reports ready.
Wear comfortable workout clothes so the injured area can be seen.
Choose a quiet, well-lit space with room to move.
Check that your camera, microphone, and internet connection work.
When to seek urgent in-person care
Go to an emergency service right away or call 911 if you have: a head injury with loss of consciousness, confusion, vomiting, or a worsening headache; a neck injury with numbness or tingling in the arms or legs; an obvious deformity, exposed bone, or open wound; inability to bear weight on or move the limb; or severe swelling with numbness or cold, pale skin.
Book your consult
Get back to your sport with a clear plan. Book your virtual consult or message me on WhatsApp.