Dear Patients and Colleagues,
This is to advise and inform everyone that I am closing my sports medicine practice effective April 15, 2011. My family and I are moving out of the Southern California area and will no longer be able to provide primary care sports medicine services after April 15, 2011. However, I will be available until that time for patient care or any questions.
I recommend following up with the primary care physician of record after April 15, 2011; or for those needing specialty services, I have listed trusted colleague specialists under Resources. Please select another physician to continue your care after April 15, 2011. If you have a primary care physician, that individual will be an excellent resource for care or future referrals.
If you would like to find another primary care sports medicine physician in the area, I recommend searching www.amssm.org and clicking “Find-A-Doc” for a searchable database.
I have enjoyed being your primary care sports medicine and musculoskeletal specialist in the Burbank / Glendale area since 2004.
Sincerely,
Gary Arends, Jr, D.O., APC
Gary L. Arends, D.O.
Board Certified in Primary Care Sports Medicine
Dr. Arends specializes in primary care sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics. He is an Ironman triathlete and a former All-American in Track and Field. He knows the rigors of athletes and what is necessary for success. He is adept at biomechanical analysis and musculoskeletal evaluation. Dr. Arends uses his skill to improve function and allow patients and athletes to return to desired levels of activity. He has a special interest in athletes and athletic performance.
Dr. Arends has worked with numerous colleges, universities, high schools and semi-professional teams around the country as a team physician or consultant. He continues to provide medical assistance as a team physician to local schools.
Dr. Arends completed his medical degree at Des Moines University – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. He went on to a family practice / sports medicine residency in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. Arends then finished his sports medicine fellowship with Michigan State University. He is board-certified in Family Practice/ Osteopathic Manual Therapy, and fellowship trained / board-certified in Primary Care Sports Medicine.