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Dr. Piper Kilpatrick, MD
Piper Kilpatrick, MD

Elite Sports Medicine.
For Every Athlete.

Chief Medical Officer of the NC Courage (NWSL). Concussion specialist. Primary care sports medicine physician bringing professional-level care to athletes at every stage.

Professional Sport
CMO: NC Courage - NWSL
Board Certified
Family Medicine | Sports Medicine
Concussion
Specialist & Educator
Advisory
Multiple medical boards | Consultant
Scope of Care

What I Treat

Comprehensive sports medicine bridged with thoughtful primary care — from diagnosis through return to sport.

01

Musculoskeletal & Injury Care

Acute and overuse injuries, tendinopathies, stress fractures, sprains, and return-to-sport clearance using evidence-based rehabilitation protocols.

03

Performance Optimization

Sport-specific assessment, biomechanics review, periodization guidance, and training load management to help you peak without breaking down.

04

Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, targeted joint injections, PRP, and aspiration for precise, minimally invasive treatment.

05

Athlete Primary Care

Pre-participation physicals, cardiovascular screening, nutrition and supplement counseling, and preventive health management for active individuals.

06

Recovery & Overtraining

Sleep optimization, fatigue management, and overtraining syndrome evaluation — because sustainable performance starts with knowing when to rest.

Leadership & Advisory

Beyond the Clinic

Dr. Kilpatrick's influence extends from the sideline to the boardroom — shaping sports medicine policy and athlete health at the organizational level.

Specialty

Sport Concussion Expert

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.

Concussion Protocol Neuropsychological Testing Return-to-Play
Advisory

Medical Advisory Boards & Consulting

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.

Advisory Boards Protocol Design Consulting
Resources

From the Field

Evidence-based articles on sports medicine, performance, and athlete health — written for athletes, not just clinicians.

Performance

Zone 2 Training: What the Research Actually Says

The science behind low-intensity aerobic work — and why your easy days might matter more than your hard ones.

Injury Prevention

Hamstring Strains in Runners: Prehab That Actually Works

Evidence-based strategies for reducing one of sport's most frustrating and preventable injuries.

Recovery

Sleep, HRV & Athletic Recovery: A Practical Guide

How to interpret wearable data and use sleep science to optimize your training and reduce overtraining risk.

Schedule

Let's Get You Back Out There

Appointments available for new patients. Most major insurance plans accepted.

Call to Book  +1 (919) 238-2000
Mon–Fri 8am–5pm  ·  (919) 238-2000  ·  Email: Dr. Kilpatrick