Dr. Jacob Stelter, MD, FACEP

Sports Medicine & Non-Operative Orthopedics

Dr. Jacob Stelter is a board-certified physician specializing in sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics. He provides advanced care for a comprehensive range of orthopedic and sports-related injuries, including concussion management, joint injuries, fractures, overuse injuries, and arthritis. Adopting a patient-centered philosophy, Dr. Jacob Stelter focuses on holistic sports medicine by developing customized treatment plans that integrate cutting-edge medical therapies, advanced diagnostic testing, lifestyle and nutrition modifications, and personalized wellness counseling to restore function and maximize quality of life.

Education and Medical Training

Dr. Jacob Stelter is from the Chicago suburbs and attended Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Jacob Stelter completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Northwestern University, followed by a Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Cincinnati, where he gained extensive experience in collegiate athletic coverage.

Professional Experience and Athletic Coverage

As a leading Chicago sports medicine physician, Dr. Jacob Stelter serves on the medical committee for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and its affiliated races, coordinating emergency care for thousands of runners. Additionally, his elite sports medicine background includes serving as the Lead Airway Management Physician for the Chicago Bears (NFL), where he provides critical, sideline medical support during high-profile professional athletic events.

Academic and Educational Contributions

Dr. Jacob Stelter is actively involved in medical education and teaching. He teaches in many academic forums, from local residency and fellowship conferences to annual national teaching at the conference of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Jacob Stelter also produces educational content for emergency medicine physicians on a variety of orthopedic and sports medicine topics.