
Walter Sussman DO Certified ImPACT Consultant, RMSK, CAQSM
Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)
Physician
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20 Walnut StSuite 14Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Phone+1 781-591-7855
Fax+1 781-591-7854
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Summary
- I am a board certified fellowship trained non-operative sports medicine physician. I competed my physiatrist and fellowship training at Emory University. I have additional training musculoskeletal ultrasound, regenerative medicine (platelet rich plasma, autologous stem cell), Tenex percutaneous needle tenotomy, and concussion management.
Education & Training
- Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2015 - 2016
- Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2012 - 2015
- St Vincent HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
- University of New England College of Osteopathic MedicineFellowship, Anatomy and OMT, 2010 - 2011
- University of New England College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2010
- Colgate UniversityB.A., Political Science, 2000 - 2004
Certifications & Licensure
- MA State License 2016 - 2026
- RI State License 2021 - 2022
- GA State License 2015 - 2016
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Chief Resident Emory University, 2014-2015
- Mieczyslaw Peszczynski, M.D. Award, Outstanding Resident in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Medicine Emory University, 2015
- PM&R Resident of the Year Emory University, 2013
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Clinical Trials
- Web Based Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Registry
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Ultrasound-Guided High-Volume Pressure Hydrodilatation for Postoperative Adhesive Capsulitis of the Hip: Case Report and Literature Review.Rebecca Cox, Robert L Bowers, Stephen Wright, Zoe Koechling, Thomas H Wuerz
Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 2025-04-02 - Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Evaluating the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Knee Osteoarthritis: Adherence to Minimum Information for Studies Eval...Hirotaka F Nakagawa, James Kim, Joseph Rinaldi, Judy Rabinowitz, Ken Mautner
The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2025-04-01 - Ulnar Neuropathy Hydrodissection With Platelet Lysate and Prolotherapy: A Case Series and Review of the Literature.Nicholas R Hooper, Walter I Sussman, Robert Bowers, Christopher Williams
Cureus. 2025-02-01
Journal Articles
- Validity of Indirect Ultrasound Findings in Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament RupturesCarmen Brigham, Walter I Sussman, Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
- Review of Krogh et al AJSM: Platelet-rich plasma, saline or glucocorticoid injection for chronic lateral epicondylitisSussman WI, Mautner K, Sports Review Journal, 1/1/2015
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- An Offensive Lineman with Chronic Knee PainPark D, Sussman WI, AMSSM Annual Assembly, Atlanta GA, 3/21/2020
- Assessing the Relationship Between DIII Collegiate Athletic Training Departments and Strength & Conditioning DepartmentsPark D, Elmore C, Sussman WI, AMSSM Annual Assembly, Atlanta GA, 3/21/2020
- Treatment of Chronic Foot Interossei Tendinopathy with Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Case ReportKuo D, Sussman WI, AAPM&R Annual Assembly, San Antonio TX, 11/14/2019
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Lectures
- The Pre-Participation ExaminationAtlanta, GA - 1/31/2016
- The Intra-Articular Ultrasound ExaminationAtlanta, GA - 1/29/2016
- The Needs of the Athlete with Disability.Atlanta, GA - 1/26/2016
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Press Mentions
- This Week’s Books in MedicineJuly 20th, 2021
- Developing a Comprehensive Longitudinal Musculoskeletal Curriculum: OSCE, Cadavers, and UltrasoundOctober 4th, 2016
- Non-surgical Alternatives to Chronic Tendon PainMarch 13th, 2021
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