John M. Vasudevan, MD, CAQSM

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

4.9 with 351 ratings

Sees patients age 15 to 75

John M. Vasudevan, MD, CAQSM

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine

4.9 with 351 ratings

Sees patients age 15 to 75

Team Physician, University of Pennsylvania Athletics
Head Team Physician, Archbishop Carroll High School (Radnor, PA)
Medical Director, Broad Street Run
Medical Director, Philadelphia Distance Run Half-Marathon
Co-Director, Penn Medicine Running and Endurance Sports Program
Team Sports Medicine Physician, Philadelphia Union
Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Vasudevan is a Penn Medicine physician.

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Meet Dr. Vasudevan

Dr. Vasudevan’s clinical expertise includes the evaluation and treatment of endurance athletes and the clinical and therapeutic use of musculoskeletal ultrasound. Dr. Vasudevan treats active individuals of all ages experiencing pain in joints such as the shoulder, hip, and knee, and conditions such as osteoarthritis and tendinopathy. He enjoys helping others reach their functional and fitness goals.

Recognized by Best Doctors in America 2015 - 2020

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP Injection)
Shoulder Impingement
Sports Injury
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Tendinopathy
Tendon Injury

Achilles Tendonitis
Arm Steroid Injection
Arthritis
Electrodiagnostic Testing
Epicondylitis
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Hip Arthritis
Hip Labral Tear
Hip Sprain
Joint Injection
Knee Arthritis
Knee Bursitis
Labral Tear of Shoulder
Meniscus Tears
Musculoskeletal Injection
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Arthritis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP Injection)
Rotator Cuff Impingement
Rotator Cuff Injury
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Bursitis
Shoulder Impingement
Sports Injury
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Steroid Injections
Tendinopathy
Tendon Injury
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Ultrasound

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Programs and Centers

Penn Medicine's programs and centers combine doctors from many disciplines to coordinate care from start to finish. Dr. Vasudevan is part of these programs:

Board Certification

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine, 2012
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2012

Education and Training

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Residency: Tucson Medical Center; Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center

Primary Location

Penn Sports Medicine Weightman Hall

Weightman Hall, 1st floor
235 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Penn Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Radnor

Penn Medicine Radnor
Floor 3, Suite 305 South
145 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087

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Penn Medicine Hospital Privileges

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Penn Medicine Rittenhouse Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.

Overall Ratings

out of 5 ; Ratings;

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Aetna US Healthcare
Amerihealth Caritas
Amerihealth Caritas Medicare
Centivo Health Plan
Cigna
Cigna HealthSpring
Clover Health Plan
Devon Health Services (Americare)
Gateway Health Plan
Geisinger Health Plan
Geisinger Medicaid
Global Medical Management
HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan
HealthPartners
HealthPartners Medicare
HealthSmart
Highmark Blue Shield
Homestead Smart Health Plans/Claim Watcher
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Humana / Choicecare

Humana / Medicare
Imagine Health 360
Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East)
Keystone First
Keystone First Medicare
NJ Medicaid
NJ Qualcare
Oscar Health Plan of PA
Oxford Health Plan
PA Health and Wellness (Centene) Medicare
PA Medicaid
PA Medicare
Provider Partners Health Plan
Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA
Tricare
United Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
US Family Health Plan
Veterans Choice Program

Description of Research Expertise

-Study of clinical outcomes of platelet-rich plasma for musculoskeletal conditions

Selected Publications

Abraham Gutman: The past president of the Philadelphia County Medical Society on bringing physicians together. Philadelphia Inquirer : 2024.

Blanchard E, Harvi J, Vasudevan J, et al.: Platelet-Rich Plasma for Adhesive Capsulitis: A Systematic Review. Cureus 15 (10): e46580,2023.

Tom Avril: The Broad Street Run is coming. The race’s medical director has tips to stay injury-free, both before and during the race. Philadelphia Inquirer : 2023.

Abraham Gutman: Will U.S. star Christian Pulisic play in Saturday’s World Cup game? How team doctors will evaluate his injury. Philadelphia Inquirer : 2022.

Abraham Gutman: Jalen Hurts’ shoulder injury seems more aggravating than dangerous, sports medicine physician says. Philadelphia Inquirer : 2022.

Maura Hohman: USA soccer's Christian Pulisic will play with a pelvic contusion. Here's what that means. Today.com : 2022.

Walker C, Belisario JC, Vasudevan, J.: Suprascapular Neuropathy in Collegiate Tennis Player: A Case Report. Cureus 13 (12): 2021.

Geoff Nudelman: 5 Helpful Ways to Think About Hydration Ask Men: https://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/hydration-tips.html : 2021.

Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. and Christa Sgobba: 5 Running Injuries Every New Runner Should Know About SELF Magazine: self.com/story/beginner-runner-injuries-that-are-normal-how-to-fix-them : 2020.

Christa Sgobba: I Finally Found Running Socks That Fit, and I Haven’t Had a Blister Since. SELF Magazine: https://www.self.com/story/running-socks-kane11 : 2020.

Academic Contact Information

Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1800 Lombard Street, 1st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Phone: 215-893-2668
Patient appointments: 800-789-7366

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National
American College of Sports Medicine, National
American Medical Association Political Action Committee, National
American Medical Association, National
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, National
College of Physicans of Philadelphia, Local
Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED), Local
Pennsylvania Medical Society Political Action Committee (PAMPAC), Local
Philadelphia County Medical Society, Local