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Tunc C. Kiymaz, MD

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Dr. Kiymaz is a double board certified, fellowship trained physician specializing in Sports Medicine and PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation). He is passionate about providing patient-centered personalized care that takes into account each patient’s unique circumstances in order to maximize their function and quality of life. His areas of expertise include the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions in athletes and non-athletes alike. He has advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound training and offers non-operative treatment options including ultrasound-guided procedures, such as corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. He also performs electrodiagnostic (EMG) testing to aid in the diagnosis of various neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

Originally from Turkey, Dr. Kiymaz grew up mainly in Orlando and has been active in sports his entire life. He attended Winter Park High School and went on to play Division I tennis at Harvard University, graduating with Honors with a degree in biomedical engineering. He earned his medical degree from the Wake Forest School of Medicine, completed his internship at Wake Forest Baptist Health, his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Temple University Hospital/MossRehab, and his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

His previous sports medicine experience includes mass event and team coverage at all levels, from high school to professional, including working with the Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), Philadelphia Flyers (NHL), Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), University of Pennsylvania athletics (NCAA Division I), and several high schools in the Philadelphia area.

Dr. Kiymaz is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He regularly presents his research at national conferences and has authored peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.

Dr. Kiymaz enjoys spending time with family/friends, traveling the world, attending sporting events, and playing ice hockey and tennis.

El Dr. Kiymaz es un médico con doble certificación y beca especializada en medicina deportiva y PM&R (medicina física y rehabilitación). Le apasiona brindar atención personalizada centrada en el paciente que tenga en cuenta las circunstancias únicas de cada paciente para maximizar su función y calidad de vida. Sus áreas de especialización incluyen el diagnóstico, tratamiento y prevención de lesiones y afecciones musculoesqueléticas tanto en deportistas como en no deportistas. Tiene formación avanzada en ultrasonido musculoesquelético y ofrece opciones de tratamiento no quirúrgico que incluyen procedimientos guiados por ultrasonido, como corticosteroides, viscosuplementación con ácido hialurónico e inyecciones de plasma rico en plaquetas (PRP). También realiza pruebas de electrodiagnóstico (EMG) para ayudar en el diagnóstico de diversas afecciones neuromusculoesqueléticas.

Originario de Turquía, el Dr. Kiymaz creció principalmente en Orlando y ha practicado deportes toda su vida. Asistió a Winter Park High School y luego jugó tenis de la División I en la Universidad de Harvard, donde se graduó con honores en ingeniería biomédica. Obtuvo su título de médico en la Facultad de Medicina de Wake Forest, completó su pasantía en Wake Forest Baptist Health, su residencia en Medicina Física y Rehabilitación (PM&R) en Temple University Hospital/MossRehab y su beca en Medicina Deportiva en la Universidad de Pensilvania. .

Su experiencia previa en medicina deportiva incluye cobertura de eventos masivos y equipos en todos los niveles, desde la escuela secundaria hasta el profesional, incluido el trabajo con los Philadelphia 76ers (NBA), Philadelphia Flyers (NHL), Philadelphia Eagles (NFL), atletismo de la Universidad de Pennsylvania (División NCAA I), y varias escuelas secundarias en el área de Filadelfia.

El Dr. Kiymaz es miembro de la Sociedad Médica Estadounidense de Medicina Deportiva, la Academia Estadounidense de Medicina Física y Rehabilitación y la Asociación Estadounidense de Medicina Neuromuscular y Electrodiagnóstico. Presenta regularmente sus investigaciones en congresos nacionales y es autor de artículos de revistas y capítulos de libros revisados ​​por pares.

Al Dr. Kiymaz le gusta pasar tiempo con familiares y amigos, viajar por el mundo, asistir a eventos deportivos y jugar hockey sobre hielo y tenis.

Professional Profile

Education
Titles & Certifications
Professional Associations

Education

  • Fellowship, Sports Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Temple University Hospital/MossRehab, Philadelphia, PA
  • Internship, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Doctor of Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Titles & Certifications

  • Board Certified, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Professional Associations

  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Education

  • Fellowship, Sports Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Temple University Hospital/MossRehab, Philadelphia, PA
  • Internship, Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Doctor of Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Titles & Certifications

  • Board Certified, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Professional Associations

  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Publications

Journal Publications
Kiymaz T, De Jesus O. Progressive Nonfluent Aphasia. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; January 2021. Bookshelf ID: NBK563145. PMID: 33085292.

Marquez-Lara A, Nuñez FA Jr, Kiymaz T, Nuñez FA Sr, Li Z. Metaphyseal Versus Diaphyseal Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy for Treatment of Ulnar Impaction Syndrome: A Comparative Study. J Hand Surg Am. 2017;42(6):477.e1-477.e8. doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.03.010. PMID: 28434833.

Bracey DN, Kiymaz TC, Holst DC, et al. An Orthopedic-Hospitalist Comanaged Hip Fracture Service Reduces Inpatient Length of Stay. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2016 Dec;7(4):171-177. doi:10.1177/2151458516661383. PMID: 27847675; PMCID: PMC5098686.

Marks WH, Kiymaz T, Yang SC, Dombi GW, Bhatia SK. Rheological Analysis of Hydrogel Composites Containing Carbon Nanobrushes. 2013 39th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference. 2013 April;109-110. Syracuse, NY, USA. doi: 10.1109/NEBEC.2013.134

Book Chapters
Moon D, Kiymaz TC, Chan P. Gait Evaluation and Management. In: Mitra R, ed. Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine: Case-Based Board Review (pp. 366-369). New York City: McGraw Hill; 2021.

Kiymaz TC, Leahy IM, Matveev A. Post-Injury Rehabilitation. In: Wolf M, Herman M, ed. Non-Surgical Management of Pediatric Fractures and Dislocations: A Practical Guide. New York City: Springer; 2023.

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Publications

Journal Publications
Kiymaz T, De Jesus O. Progressive Nonfluent Aphasia. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; January 2021. Bookshelf ID: NBK563145. PMID: 33085292.

Marquez-Lara A, Nuñez FA Jr, Kiymaz T, Nuñez FA Sr, Li Z. Metaphyseal Versus Diaphyseal Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy for Treatment of Ulnar Impaction Syndrome: A Comparative Study. J Hand Surg Am. 2017;42(6):477.e1-477.e8. doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2017.03.010. PMID: 28434833.

Bracey DN, Kiymaz TC, Holst DC, et al. An Orthopedic-Hospitalist Comanaged Hip Fracture Service Reduces Inpatient Length of Stay. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil. 2016 Dec;7(4):171-177. doi:10.1177/2151458516661383. PMID: 27847675; PMCID: PMC5098686.

Marks WH, Kiymaz T, Yang SC, Dombi GW, Bhatia SK. Rheological Analysis of Hydrogel Composites Containing Carbon Nanobrushes. 2013 39th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference. 2013 April;109-110. Syracuse, NY, USA. doi: 10.1109/NEBEC.2013.134

Book Chapters
Moon D, Kiymaz TC, Chan P. Gait Evaluation and Management. In: Mitra R, ed. Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine: Case-Based Board Review (pp. 366-369). New York City: McGraw Hill; 2021.

Kiymaz TC, Leahy IM, Matveev A. Post-Injury Rehabilitation. In: Wolf M, Herman M, ed. Non-Surgical Management of Pediatric Fractures and Dislocations: A Practical Guide. New York City: Springer; 2023.

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