Chief Medical Officer of the NC Courage (NWSL). Concussion specialist. Primary care sports medicine physician bringing professional-level care to athletes at every stage.
Comprehensive sports medicine bridged with thoughtful primary care — from diagnosis through return to sport.
Acute and overuse injuries, tendinopathies, stress fractures, sprains, and return-to-sport clearance using evidence-based rehabilitation protocols.
As a concussion specialist with experience at the professional level, Dr. Kilpatrick provides comprehensive evaluation, baseline testing, symptom tracking, neuropsychological coordination, and individualized graduated return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols.
Sport-specific assessment, biomechanics review, periodization guidance, and training load management to help you peak without breaking down.
Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, targeted joint injections, PRP, and aspiration for precise, minimally invasive treatment.
Pre-participation physicals, cardiovascular screening, nutrition and supplement counseling, and preventive health management for active individuals.
Sleep optimization, fatigue management, and overtraining syndrome evaluation — because sustainable performance starts with knowing when to rest.
Dr. Kilpatrick's influence extends from the sideline to the boardroom — shaping sports medicine policy and athlete health at the organizational level.
As CMO of the NC Courage, Dr. Kilpatrick oversees all medical operations for one of the National Women's Soccer League's premier clubs. His responsibilities span acute injury management, pre-season screening, concussion protocol oversight, travel medicine, and long-term athlete health strategy — all at the highest level of professional women's soccer.
Dr. Kilpatrick is a recognized expert in sport concussion — from sideline evaluation and baseline neurocognitive testing to return-to-play protocol design and concussion education for athletes, coaches, and organizations. She brings a research-informed, athlete-centered approach to one of sport's most complex clinical challenges.
Dr. Kilpatrick serves on multiple medical advisory boards and provides consulting services to sports organizations, health systems, and industry partners. His advisory work focuses on sports medicine protocol development, concussion policy, and athlete health system design — translating frontline clinical experience into organizational strategy.
Evidence-based articles on sports medicine, performance, and athlete health — written for athletes, not just clinicians.
The science behind low-intensity aerobic work — and why your easy days might matter more than your hard ones.
Evidence-based strategies for reducing one of sport's most frustrating and preventable injuries.
How to interpret wearable data and use sleep science to optimize your training and reduce overtraining risk.
Appointments available for new patients. Most major insurance plans accepted.
Comprehensive evaluation — your history, your goals, and a plan built around you.
Established patients — check-ins, procedure follow-up, progress review, and return-to-sport clearance.
Virtual care for eligible visits — review of imaging, medication management, and follow-up consultations.