“The Official Sports Medicine Provider for Ursuline Academy”
Certified trainer - Becky White
Becky White, M.Ed, AT started working at UA in 2011 and left in 2018 to spend more time with her family. We are excited she returned in 2020 and is working closely with Dr. Cha and the specialists at Beacon and TriHealth to ensure the absolute best care. White works full-time at the school, and is available for all students, student athletes, school personnel. The Ursuline community already trusts her knowledge, judgement and care, given the rapport she has cultivated over her time there.
About Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine:
Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine provides medical direction and coverage for over 30 local high schools, five college athletics programs, and professional teams. With eight locations across Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana, Beacon offers instant access to comprehensive orthopedic care, including sports medicine, physical therapy, athletic training, imaging services, regenerative medicine, as well as surgical procedures involving neck, spine, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, foot and ankle repair, reconstruction, and replacement. Established in 1996, Beacon Orthopaedics has helped thousands of patients overcome injuries and improve their quality of life. To learn more about Beacon please visit www.BeaconOrtho.com or contact them directly 24/7 at (513) 354-3700.
Dr. Peter Cha, president of Beacon Orthopaedics, serves as Ursuline’s medical director and team physician, overseeing the Lions’ sports medicine department. “Beacon has been privileged to be the official sports medicine providers to more than 30 local high school, club, college and professional teams,” said Dr. Cha. “And now, we thrilled to be bringing that same expert care to the Ursuline community.”
Dr. Cha currently serves as the team physician of the Cincinnati Wolfhounds rugby team, medical director to numerous area high schools, as well as an orthopedic consult for Xavier University athletics and the Cincinnati Reds.
Dr. Peter Cha received his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He then went on to earn his medical degree and complete his residency at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
He completed his orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. While in Pittsburgh, Dr. Cha acted as the assistant team physician for the University of Pittsburgh Division 1 athletic teams, and had the opportunity to work with the medical staff to the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL.
His interests include sports related injuries and pathology of the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow, foot & ankle, and hand & wrist. Dr. Peter Cha specializes in sports medicine including trauma, reconstructive procedures, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and arthroscopy.
Dr. Alberto Maldonado is a welcomed addition to the team of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation experts at Beacon Orthopaedics. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Puerto Rico, and studied medicine at the world renowned Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico, obtaining his medical degree through the Fifth Pathway Program at New York Medical College. Dr. Maldonado completed his residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the SUNY Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, New York. He is also fellowship trained in Sports Medicine via Wright State University’s Sports Medicine Fellowship Program as of June 2017.
Dr. Maldonado has been gaining experience in the Tri-State area over the last two years by covering Wright State University athletics and high school sporting events at the state tournament level, including basketball, wrestling, triathlon, track and field, and football. He also worked with Dr. Angel Velazquez and Dr. Timothy Kremchek from 2016-2017, assisting with sports medicine care of the Dayton Dragons and Cincinnati Reds players.
Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Maldonado’s interests include archaeology and history. He enjoys playing and watching sports, camping, and spending time with his family. He is fluent in both written and spoken Spanish and English, making him an excellent resource for our Spanish speaking patients. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Maldonado at our Summit Woods location in Sharonville, OH.
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