Henry Ford Health Named Official Team Physicians of Detroit Red Wings

DETROIT – Henry Ford Health has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the official team physicians for the National Hockey League’s Detroit Red Wings. 

The announcement makes Henry Ford Health the medical services providers for all four major professional sports teams in Detroit — the Lions, Pistons, Tigers and Red Wings.

This partnership further establishes Henry Ford Health as a leader in sports medicine, offering comprehensive care and advanced medical support to some of the best athletes in the world.

“With this partnership with the Red Wings, we are setting a new standard in sports medicine,” said Jonathan Braman, M.D., Chair of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Henry Ford Health. “Our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health is committed to leveraging cutting-edge medical practices and research to enhance the health and performance of Detroit's top athletes. It’s a privilege to play such a pivotal role in their professional and personal well-being.”

Doug Plagens, M.D., and Patti Kolowich, M.D., will serve as co-head team orthopedic surgeons for the Red Wings. Robert Albers, D.O., will serve as the Head Primary Care Sports Medicine physician for the team and Tony Colucci, D.O., is the team’s Head Emergency Physician.

“Partnering with Henry Ford Health as the official team physicians for the Red Wings further strengthens our commitment to providing our players with world-class medical care,” said Chris Coffman, Chief Commercial Officer for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. “Their renowned expertise and comprehensive approach ensure that our players will receive exceptional care that promotes both their physical well-being and performance. We are excited to have another Michigan-based business as an integral part of our team’s success.”

As medical services providers, Henry Ford Health now supports a wide range of medical needs for these athletes, from injury prevention and management to overall wellness programs. This integrated approach not only benefits the athletes themselves but also sets a new precedent for healthcare partnerships in professional sports.
 
The Henry Ford Health roster of medical services providers for Detroit’s professional sports includes:

Detroit Lions (National Football League):
Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon: T Sean Lynch, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon: Eric Makhni, M.D. 
Head Primary Care Sports Medicine: Brad Jaskulka, M.D. 
 *Assisted by Dr. Robert Albers, Dr. Ramsey Shehab, Dr. Ahmad Bazzi

Detroit Pistons (National Basketball Association):
Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon: Vasilios Moutzouros, M.D. 
Head Primary Care Sports Medicine: Ramsey Shehab, M.D.

Detroit Tigers (Major League Baseball):
Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon: Jonathan Braman, M.D. 
Head Primary Care Sports Medicine: Michael Workings, M.D.

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