Joel Matthew Kary, MD
Sports Medicine
Joel Kary, MD, completed his residency in family medicine at St. Francis Family Medicine Residency and a fellowship in sports medicine at University of Notre Dame.
He has a special interest in non-surgical sports and musculoskeletal medicine, medical care of runners and triathletes, ultrasound guided injections and percutaneous tenotomy, and sports concussions.
Dr. Kary enjoys spending time with his family, as well as running, cycling, and pushing the boundaries of his physical limitations in marathon and trail running as well as backpacking adventures.
He has a special interest in non-surgical sports and musculoskeletal medicine, medical care of runners and triathletes, ultrasound guided injections and percutaneous tenotomy, and sports concussions.
Dr. Kary enjoys spending time with his family, as well as running, cycling, and pushing the boundaries of his physical limitations in marathon and trail running as well as backpacking adventures.
About Joel
Specialties
Sports Medicine
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Teenagers
Adults
Education
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Medical School, Medicine, 2003
St. Francis Family Medicine Residency Program
Residency, Family Medicine, 2006
South Bend Notre Dame Sports Medicine Fellowship
Fellowship, Sports Medicine, 2007
American Board of Family Medicine
Board Certification, Sports Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine
Board Certification
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
199 ratings,
86 reviews
8/15/2025
He was friendly,very nice,talked to me,not at me,explained very well what was going on.
8/6/2025
Excellent doctor. He goes above and beyond to give the best care.
8/6/2025
he seemed nice. i didnt spend enough time with the guy to answer all these questions about him. he seemed like probably a good dr. he listens until youre done speaking, which is great. i liked him.
7/29/2025
Very personable and understanding of what I came to see him. Gave me options of what I can do and the services that are provided
7/26/2025
Dr. Kary is proficient and very knowledgeable in his profession and has great rapport with his patients.
Insurance Coverage
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MDWise Hoosier Care Connect
MDWise Hoosier Care Connect (New Patient)
Conditions Treated
osteochondritis dissecans of the talus
knee pain
osteochondritis dissecans
achilles tendonitis
concussion
foot pain
cortisone injection
anti inflammatory medications
bursitis of the shoulder
bursitis, subcutaneous tendo achilles
elbow pain
arm pain
multiple ligament knee injury
sports related concussion
joint injection
ankle instability
calf muscle injury
shoulder impingement
sports related ankle injury
musculoskeletal pain
musculoskeletal ultrasound
trigger finger
apophysitis
rotator cuff impingement
sever's disease
arm fracture
nutrition and supplement issues
epicondylitis
sports related foot injury
hip pain under age 60
muscle injury
osgood schlatter disease
lateral epicondylitis
arm injury
cartilage injury
tendinosis
tibial tendonitis
metatarsalgia
stress fractures
non displaced fracture
achilles tendon injury
frozen joint
separated shoulder
joint sprain
knee pain under age 60
throwing injury
plantar fasciitis
rotator cuff injury
shin splints
sports physical exam
meniscus injury
foot injury
snapping hip syndrome
sesamoiditis
shoulder injury
shoulder instability
tricep injury
peroneal tendonitis
knee injury
heterotopic ossification
hip impingement
hip abductor tear
gastrocnemius injury
shoulder tendonitis
ligament injury
hip pain
paratenonitis
dislocated patella
patellofemoral injury
scapular dyskinesis
gluteal injury
medial collateral ligament injury of the knee
meniscus tear
posterior tibial tendon tear
locking knee
tendinitis of the wrist
tendinitis of the hand
wrist sprain
piriformis syndrome
knee instability
athletic pubalgia
bicep injury
biceps tendonitis
running injury
medial epicondylitis
hip injury
non surgical fracture care
muscle tears
shoulder strain
osteochondral defect
clavicle fracture
tenosynovitis
insertional tendonitis
bicep tear
wrist pain
elbow injury
ankle impingement
bursitis
patellofemoral instability
hamstring injury
iliotibial band friction syndrome
shoulder dislocation
ankle injury
elbow sprain
overuse injury
tendon injury
quadriceps injury
musculoskeletal disorders
leg injury
olecranon bursitis
sports related injury
osteochondritis dissecans (odc) of the knee
patellofemoral syndrome
ligament tear
heat illness
rotator cuff disorders
hip labral tear
muscle strain
hand tendonitis