Nick Copeli

Nick Copeli, MD

Emergency Medicine and Non-Operative Sports Medicine

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Nick Copeli, a Board-Certified expert in Emergency Medicine and Non-Operative Sports Medicine, to our team! With specialized skills in noninvasive orthopedic and spine care, Dr. Copeli brings an impressive background as a team physician and consultant for elite organizations, including USA Boxing, the NBA G-League, and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. Originally from New York City, he received his medical degree from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and has earned multiple teaching and research awards throughout his career. Having trained in emergency and sports medicine at leading institutions, Dr. Copeli also holds advanced expertise in minimally invasive spine treatments and nerve blocks, which he has lectured on both in the U.S. and internationally. Fluent in Russian, Spanish, and Portuguese, Dr. Copeli is dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care to each patient he sees.

Common Diagnosis Treated

Peripheral joints

  • Shoulder pain, rotator cuff injury/tears, shoulder arthritis AC or GH joints
  • Hip pain, trochanteric pain, labral tears, gluteal pain, arthritis
  • Knee pain, meniscus tears, ligament tears
  • Arthritis general treatment, OA or RA sequelae
  • Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow
  • Jumper’s knee, Achilles tendinosis and partial tears
  • Plantar fasciitis, ankle tendinosis/partial tears
  • Hand and wrist tendinosis/partial tears

Spine

  • Disc herniation
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylosis (arthritis of the spine)
  • Radiculopathy
  • Sacroiliac joint issues
  • Spinal stenosis

“Dr. Desai took the time to explain the spine structure and some of the conditions that may be causing my soreness and pain. He also explained the diagnostic procedure he would complete in an effort to identify my problem areas so that a treatment plan can be developed. I found Dr. Desai and his staff to be very courteous and professional.”

– Claude C.

Publications & Research

Our providers are regularly involved in research and publications. Be sure to ask them more about their research when you visit our clinic!

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