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Sports Medicine

Douglas W. Brown, M.D.
William M. Heinz, M.D.
Thomas F. Murray, Jr., M.D.
Eric D. Hoffman, M.D.
D. Scott Marr, M.D.
Benjamin H. Huffard, M.D.
Lucien R. Ouellette, M.D.
William W. Dexter, M.D.
Lucien Parrillo, M.D.
John R. Hatzenbuehler, M.D


Dr. Brown Douglas W. Brown, M.D.

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery

A native of Waterville, Dr. Brown graduated from Bowdoin College (’68), and the University of Vermont (UVM) College of Medicine (’72).  After a surgical internship in Rochester, NY, and orthopaedic residency at the UVM, he completed fellowships in sports medicine both at UVM and the Sports Medicine Clinic in Atlanta.  Prior to moving to Portland in 1980, he served as a LCDR in the U.S. Navy and as team physician at the U.S. Naval Academy and orthopaedic surgeon at the Naval Hospital in Annapolis.  In the field of sports medicine, Dr. Brown has been the team physician for Portland High School since 1980, a  team physician for the US Olympic Committee (USOC), and a team physician for U.S. Soccer.  Over 15 years he has traveled to 24 countries to cover over 40 international soccer matches, including the (Men’s) World Cup in Italy in1990.  In 1993 he was appointed the Women’s National Team head team physician, and he has covered numerous international matches with that team, including two World Cups (Sweden ’85 - Bronze Medal & USA ’99 - Gold Medal).  He has also been a member of the US Soccer Medical Committee since 1988, and in 2002 helped organize and develop the first-ever International Soccer Sports Medicine symposium jointly sponsored by FIFA, US Soccer, and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).  Dr Brown has been a active member of AOSSM since 1981, and has served on the Board of Directors (’89-’01); as Treasurer (’92-’96), and as President (’98-’99).  Since 2001, he has also been a member of the Board of Trustees and Treasurer of the American Journal of Sports Medicine.  Since 1985, Dr. Brown has also been a member of the Herodicus Society, an international sports medicine research organization, and was President in 1998.  His research interests have included post-operative pain management and ACL reconstruction, and he has published articles and presented papers in these areas nationally and internationally.  He has been a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons since 1979 and a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA) since 1982.  Dr. Brown is the senior founding partner of Orthopaedic Associates of Portland.

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Dr. Heinz William M. Heinz, M.D.

Sports Medicine Medical Orthopaedist

Dr. Heinz is a medical orthopaedist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. He received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University (Indiana) and then graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine (Indiana). He completed his residency in internal medicine and then went on to perform a fellowship in primary care sports medicine, where he subspecialized in shoulder injuries. He holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. He is the team physician for the Portland Sea Dogs and a team physician for U.S. Soccer. He is also the company physician for the Portland Ballet and the orthopaedic consultant for Bridgton Academy, Gould Academy and Deering High School.

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Dr. Murray Thomas F. Murray, Jr., M.D.

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery

Dr. Murray graduated from Springfield College (Massachusetts) with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physical therapy. After working briefly as a sports physical therapist, he graduated from the University of Connecticut’s School of Medicine. Dr. Murray completed his orthopaedic surgical residency at UCONN and then completed a one-year sports medicine and arthroscopy fellowship at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute. Dr. Murray has published and lectured internationally on a variety of shoulder and knee topics. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthoapedic Surgeons and an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Murray has served on the Executive Committee of the Maine Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, including serving as President of the organization for two years. He has also served as the Medical Director and the Interim Managing Partner at Orthopaedic Associates. Currently Dr. Murray is a member of the Board of Councilors for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has served as an orthopaedic sports medicine consultant for the Portland Pirates AHL Hockey Club, the Maine Medical Center Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, and the University of Southern Maine Athletic Department.

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 Eric D. Hoffman, M.D.

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery

Dr. Hoffman graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle and Duke University School of Medicine. He served his general surgery and orthopaedic surgery residency training at Duke University, rotating through all disciplines of orthopaedic surgery. Shortly afterward, he was awarded a clinical traveling fellowship from the Carolina Orthopaedic Research Foundation and spent time providing orthopaedic care in Nepal. Prior to his joining Orthopaedic Associates in 1998, Dr. Hoffman practiced general orthopaedics and sports medicine in southern New Hampshire. He practices orthopaedic sports medicine with a special interest in arthroscopic treatment of knee and shoulder injuries. He is the team physician for Falmouth High School, consultant for other local high schools and Sunday River Ski Resort, as well as an instructor for the Maine Medical Center Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Hoffman has a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is active in many sports including triathlons and is a 2007 Ironman Lake Placid finisher.

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 D. Scott Marr, M.D.

Sports Medicine and Medical Orthopaedics

Dr. Marr graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. After serving his residency in family medicine at Maine Medical Center, he completed a fellowship in primary care sports medicine.  Dr. Marr holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine. He is an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.  Dr. Marr has served as a team physician for St. Joseph’s College, Windham High School and the Portland Pirates (AHL) hockey team.  Dr. Marr has a special interest in elite endurance athletics including performance physiology and injury prevention.

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 Benjamin H. Huffard, M.D. 

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery

Dr. Benjamin Huffard graduated from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1991. After three years as a Project Manager for Beacon Construction Companies, he changed his career direction and completed the post-baccalaureate premedical program at Yale University in 1996. From 1996-1997, Dr. Huffard served as a Research Assistant at the Young-Penny Laboratory in Boston. He then attended the Yale University School of Medicine, receiving his MD in 2001. Subsequently, Dr. Huffard completed his internship in General Surgery at New York Hospital in 2002 and his Orthopaedic Surgical Residency at the Hospital of Special Surgery in 2006. He spent a year as a sports medicine fellow at the Stedman Hawkins Clinic in Vail, Colorado, training with Dr. Marc Philippon on minimally invasive and arthroscopic treatment of soft tissue injuries about the hip. Dr. Huffard specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee and hip. Dr. Huffard has published research papers on minimally invasive treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures, and arthroscopic treatment of full thickness articular cartilage injuries of the shoulder. He is a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

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 Lucien R. Ouellette, M.D. 

Sports Medicine

Dr. Ouellette graduated from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts and completed his medical training at the University of Vermont College of Medicine.  He completed a Pediatric Internship in Portsmouth, Virginia, with the United States Navy.  Upon completion of that internship he served four years of active duty as a physician with the United States Marine Corps.  He then returned to his home state of Maine to complete his Pediatric Residency and a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship program.  Dr. Ouellette works at Orthopaedic Associates of Portland on a part-time basis.  He is currently assisting with team physician coverage for the Portland Pirates (AHL).  Dr. Ouellette is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine and the Maine Medical Association.  In his leisure time Dr. Ouellette is an avid swimmer, runner, and part-time golfer.

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Dr. Dexter William W. Dexter, M.D.

Sports Medicine Medical Orthopaedist

After graduation from Dartmouth College (New Hampshire), Dr. Dexter received his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his family practice residency at Maine Medical Center, following which he completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center (Minnesota). Dr. Dexter is board-certified in both family practice and sports medicine. He works at the Sports Medicine Center of Orthopaedic Associates on a part-time basis and is the Director of Sports Medicine and assistant director of the Family Practice Residency Program at Maine Medical Center. Dr. Dexter is very active in the American College of Sports Medicine as well as the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. Hi is on the faculty of the University of Vermont School of Medicine, serves as team physician for the University of Southern Maine Huskies, Portland Pirates (AHL) and Cheverus High School, and is on the Maine Governor’s Council for Physical Fitness and Sports.  He has published numerous book chapters and articles on different aspects of sports medicine and serves on several editorial boards of sports medicine journals. Dr. Dexter has more than a passing interest in rugby, having been a national team trialist; he now referees and is an avid skier, hiker, occasional duathlete and a hack golfer.

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Sports Medicine Fellows

Lucien Parrillo, M.D.
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John R. Hatzenbuehler, M.D.  

Dr. Hatzenbuehler is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN. He received his medical degree from the University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Dr. Hatzenbuehler completed his residency training at Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME., and is currently a sports medicine fellow at Maine Medical Center through the department of Family Medicine in collaboration with Orthopaedic Associates. He serves as the team physician for Bonny Eagle High School, and assists with the University of Southern Maine and the Portland Pirates (AHL). Dr Hatzenbuehler is also a medical director for the Maine Marathon and also provides coverage for the Lake Placid Ironman and Beach to Beacon events.

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Dirk G. Asherman, M.D.

Foot & Ankle Surgery

Dr. Asherman is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle surgery. A native of Yarmouth, Maine, he graduated from Bowdoin College and Tufts University School of Medicine (Boston). Dr. Asherman completed his general surgery internship and orthopaedic residency at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (New Hampshire), where he worked extensively with the Dartmouth College athletic program. He completed a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Asherman has published and lectured on traumatic injuries of the foot and ankle and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.

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