Sports Medicine

Emily M. Levy, MD, Supervising Team Physician

Dr. Levy is a board-certified primary care sports medicine specialist providing care for a wide range of musculoskeletal-related conditions. Her clinical expertise includes diagnosis and nonsurgical management of musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries. She is trained in minimally invasive therapies, including ultrasound-guided joint injections and soft tissue procedures. She has an avid interest in helping athletes of all ages achieve peak athletic success and rapid recovery from injuries. Dr. Levy has been a team physician for multiple collegiate teams in the area, including Drexel University, Chestnut Hill College, and Penn State Brandywine.

Christopher R. Kester, DO

Dr. Kester is an orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopy and orthopaedic surgical sports medicine. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed fellowships in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at Orthopaedic Research of Virginia. Dr. Kester specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of acute and overuse injuries in athletes of all levels and active individuals aged 12 and older. He personalizes treatment plans to optimize functional outcome, taking the least invasive approach appropriate for each patient. He provides all postoperative care and oversees rehabilitation.

*Members of the Main Line Health medical staff are affiliated with Bryn Mawr Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital. Membership on the medical staff of any of our hospitals does not constitute an employment or agency relationship.

Assisting your athletes

Merion Mercy Academy and Main Line Health provide the best sports medicine support to our students.

At the high school level, the athletic trainer is focused on three things:

• Being on-site, visible participants: We manage injuries, safety, performance and health of your athletes. We take care of injuries on the field, whether it’s first aid, head or neck injuries, cardiac issues or emergency care. We are proactive and make safety recommendations. 

• Managing the athletic training room: We are on-site, order necessary supplies and create emergency action plans. After school, we evaluate students to determine who needs quick care, further evaluation and a referral to a physician or specialist. We also manage concussion programs to ensure your athletes receive concussion evaluation and treatment quickly.

• Coordinating appropriate care: If an athlete needs additional care or support, our team will connect them to physical therapists, physicians, nurses or psychologists.