Portland State Athletics Sports Medicine

Vision

To be a leading model of collegiate sports medicine, advancing student-athlete health, performance, and lifelong well-being at Portland State University.

Mission

The Portland State University Sports Medicine Department provides integrated, evidence-based, comprehensive student-athlete-centered care that optimizes performance, promotes lifelong wellness, and supports the academic and athletic success of every Viking.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that prioritizes physical, emotional, and mental well-being, preparing each athlete to excel in today’s competitive environment. Through clinical excellence, collaboration, and community engagement, we strive to be a recognized authority in athletic training and a trusted partner within Portland State Athletics and the broader Portland community.

About Us

The Portland State University Sports Medicine Department is composed of eight Certified Athletic Trainers dedicated to delivering comprehensive, student-athlete-centered care. The staff collaborates closely with Team Physicians from Oregon Health & Science University, whose diverse sports medicine backgrounds and specialties ensure Viking student-athletes receive exceptional care in the heart of Portland.

In addition to our Team Physicians, the department integrates a broad network of healthcare professionals to support a holistic approach to student-athlete well-being. This multidisciplinary model includes physical therapists, chiropractors, and licensed professional counselors, delivering coordinated care that addresses the physical, mental, and emotional demands of collegiate athletic performance.

Contact

Phone: 503-725-6516
Fax: 503-725-5641
General Hours of Operation: (Fall, Winter, Spring Academic Terms)
Monday-Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Other Hours of Operation: (Off-Shift Hours, Weekends, School Holidays, and Summer)
Open for coverage of scheduled events.

*In case of emergency outside of operation hours call CPSO emergency line 503-725-5911.

Portland State Athletics Sports Medicine Staff

Stephanie Ludwig, Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine
Max Munson, Associate Director of Sports Medicine
Delaney Jamison, Assistant Athletics Trainer
Madeline Smith, Assistant Athletics Trainer
Marissa Vasquez, Assistant Athletics Trainer
Neil Flack, Assistant Athletics Trainer
David Gammage, Assistant Athletics Trainer
Olivia Valente, Assistant Athletics Trainer

Melissa Novak, D. O.
Family Medicine, Sports Medicine
Dr. Novak serves as Team Physician for Portland State University, providing sports medicine care for varsity athletes in the PSU athletic training room, and in her OHSU clinic, as well as on the field during athletic events.

Dr. Novak completed medical school at Midwestern University in Chicago, IL. After medical school she went on to complete her family medicine residency at the University of Minnesota at an underserved inner-city program in Minneapolis. At the conclusion of her residency, she pursued a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Utah.

Now residing in Portland she has worked at Oregon Health Sciences University since 2011. Her primary practice focus has been Primary Care Sports Medicine - helping athletes through their acute injuries and helping them to prevent injuries. She is also trained as an osteopath. As an osteopath she is trained to treat the overall patient and not just the disease. D.O.s are also trained in manual manipulation, a skill set she has focused on.

Dr. Andrea Herzka, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine
Oregon Health & Sciences

Chante N. Larlee, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Health Promotion and Sports Medicine

Shawn Barnes, DC, MS, CCSP, CSCS
Chiropractor

David Dowsett, DMD

National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)

Northwest Athletic Trainers Association (NWATA)