Dr. Ryan Stempniak
Sports Medicine Physician
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Dr. Ryan Stempniak is a sports medicine physician at Novant Health in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Episode # 111 • 25 Aug 2026
Best Practices for Concussion Care
How do you navigate the evolving science and controversy of concussion care in athletes and beyond? On this episode of BackTable Bone & Sports, Dr. Larry Balle welcomes Dr. Ryan Stempniak to break down the fundamentals and emerging advances in concussion management. They define concussion pathophysiology, highlight why most injuries occur without loss of consciousness, and discuss delayed symptom onset that can complicate diagnosis and treatment.
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About
Dr. Ryan Stempniak is a board-certified family medicine and sports medicine physician at Novant Health Wesley Chapel Family & Sports Medicine in North Carolina. With a lifelong interest in athletics and exercise, Dr. Stempniak focuses on helping patients use physical activity to improve health, prevent chronic disease, and safely return to the activities they enjoy. His sports medicine experience includes caring for athletes at the high school, collegiate, professional baseball, and recreational levels. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, completed his family medicine residency at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, and went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Stempniak emphasizes collaborative, individualized care, working with each patient to develop practical treatment plans tailored to their health and performance goals.
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