UPMC opens new sports medicine clinic in Ireland

CORK, Ireland (KDKA) – UPMC is expanding its sports medicine practices across the pond.

On Wednesday, UPMC announced the opening of a new sports medicine clinic in Ireland, expanding its multinational sports medicine and orthopedics network.

In collaboration with Mardyke Arena University College Cork, UPMC can now also serve those in the southern region of Ireland.

“This partnership with Mardyke Arena UCC brings UPMC’s advanced sports medicine and orthopedic excellence to more people in Ireland,” said Dr. Joel Nelson, president of UPMC International. “The combination of research and medicine between two academic centers lends itself to developing new solutions and opportunities for people across Ireland, while working closely with the country's public health system to meet the needs of those who use this care pathway take.”

Now the center will work with patients to prevent and treat sports injuries, as well as work with people of all ages who need joint replacements, rehabilitation and support.

“The opening of our new UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic is a testament to our commitment to providing excellent patient care in sports and exercise medicine,” said John Windle, General Manager of Sports Medicine at UPMC Ireland. “The Mardyke Arena UCC is known nationally and internationally as a center of excellence for sport and physical activity. We are excited to add world-class sports medicine services to this fantastic campus.”

The opening of the new center in Cork complements UPMC sports medicine services across Ireland in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary and Mayo.