Sport & Exercise Medicine Physician Dr Michael Giummarra:
Dr Michael Giummarra is a qualified Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician, commonly known as a “Sports Doctor” who specialises in all areas of musculoskeletal injury and pain management.
Michael completed his medical degree at Deakin University in 2012 before gaining recognition as a specialist with the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians (FACSEP). He has practiced sports medicine in both New South Wales and Victoria, allowing him the opportunity to work closely with many teams across multiple sporting codes. Some of these include:
- Essendon Football Club (AFL and VFL)
- Coburg Lions (VFL)
- AFL Academy (Vic Metro and Vic Country)
- Canterbury Bulldogs (NRL)
- Sydney FC (A-league)
- Western Sydney Wanderers (W-league)
- Western Jets Football Club (NAB league)
- Northern Nights Football Club (NAB league)
Michael has a strong focus on promoting non-operative and self-directed management whilst providing sport and exercise healthcare to both athletes and the wider community. He is pleased to offer prompt consultations for patients with all musculoskeletal conditions with the following benefits:
- Dedicated consultation times
- Access to bulk-billed MRI referral
- Strong specialist referral relationships including to orthopaedic surgeons for urgent review and opinion
His areas of special interest include:
- Sports & Exercise Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Injury
- Post-operative Rehabilitation
- Pain Management
- Return To Sport After Injury
As well as managing individuals for their various musculoskeletal conditions, Dr Giummarra is also an accredited AMA impairment assessor and can provide Independent Medical Examinations (IME’s) for clients requiring an assessment or opinion for their workplace, transport or personal injury claims.
