Medical Staff

Dr. Damian Kosempa

Head Team Physician

Dr. Kosempa, who specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopy, likes to educate his patients on various treatment options – both operative and non-operative – to allow them to be the primary decision maker.

Dr. Jamie Edwards

Primary Care Physician

Dr. Edwards is fellowship trained in Sports Medicine and has utilized his expertise to provide care for such organizations as NCAA basketball, U.S. Figure Skating, Birkebeiner Cross Country Skiing and the Greater Milwaukee Open Golf Tournament. With the wide variety of athletic pursuits Dr. Edwards has assisted, he is truly well rounded in the sports medicine field and will be able to offer exceptional care for all of your needs.

Dr. Eric Pifel

Associate Team Physician

Dr. Pifel understands that recovery is an intrinsic part of all medical care. He is eager for his patients to return to their favorite hobbies - boating, fishing and golfing in his case - as quickly as possible. Dr. Pifel makes certain all of the procedures he performs are the least intrusive options and promote the fastest healing.

Specializing in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, Dr. Pifel is passionate about providing you the same type of care he expects for his family and utilizing the least invasive techniques to get you back to your lifestyle – whether that be on the field, in the yard or playing with the kids.

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Dr. Amin Afsari

Associate Team Physician

Experienced in upper extremity orthopedic surgeries, Dr. Afsari works with his patients to find appropriate solutions to hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder pain and/or immobility issues. A lifelong soccer player, referee and coach, Dr. Afsari understands that having upper extremity limitations not only affects leisure pursuits like sports but impacts quality of life at work and home. He will partner with you for a strategy to get you back in the game.

Dr. William Pennington

Associate Team Physician

Dr. Pennington is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon with sub-specialty certification in sports medicine. He is fellowship trained in shoulder and knee reconstruction. His active lifestyle impassions him to help his patients maintain their active lifestyles of choice, as well.

He is a partner in The Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin and a founding member of Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital.

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Dr. Joshua Neubauer

Associate Team Physician

Dr. Neubauer is a highly specialized physician who is fellowship trained in both shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction as well as sports medicine and trauma. Dr. Neubauer participates in many physical activities including running, cycling, tennis, racquetball, skiing and fishing. His various sporting endeavors keep him well aware of the importance of superior joint health.

Dr. Sean Tracy

Associate Team Physician

Dr. Tracy specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle. He strongly believes that patients should be active participants in making health care decisions and emphasizes patient education and comfort in all aspects of care.

Dr. Brian McCarty

Associate Team Physician

Dr. McCarty works directly with his patients to identify their needs and goals to help them return to full function as soon as possible. He utilizes a team approach during diagnosis, procedure and recovery involving cooperation between physicians, therapists, trainers and especially the patient. Dr. McCarty believes that surgery is a very beneficial option if needed, but he takes care to never operate unless absolutely necessary.

Dr. James Stone

Associate Team Physician

Dr. Stone is a nationally recognized arthroscopic surgeon who is fellowship trained in sports medicine. With more than 20 years of orthopedic experience he is highly involved in the advancements of the field. Dr. Stone regularly organizes seminars for orthopedic surgeons and actively partakes in both local and national research projects and presentations. Dr. Stone applies his continuously expanding knowledge to improve the level of treatment for all of his patients.