Concussion specialist

Cynthia R. LaBella MD

📍 Chicago, Illinois · ✓ Listing verified 2026-07-11

About

Part of Lurie Children's Institute for Sports Medicine, this program evaluates and manages concussions specifically in children and adolescents. A multidisciplinary team of pediatric sports medicine physicians, an advanced practice nurse, physical and occupational therapists, and certified athletic trainers handles each case. The program emphasizes academic needs and safe return to sports, staying in contact with school and athletic staff throughout recovery, and its specialists are active in pediatric concussion research.

Services

Multidisciplinary ConcussionReturn to Play/Learn

Clinical focus areas

pediatric concussionsports medicinereturn to play

Details

Provider typePhysician - Sports Medicine
SpecialtyPediatric Sports Medicine
PracticeLurie Children's Pediatric Concussion Program
Health systemLurie Children's
RoleMedical Director, Institute for Sports Medicine; Head of Concussion Program
ServesAthletes/Sports, Pediatric/Youth

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