Concussion specialist

Joel Brenner MD, MPH

📍 Norfolk, Virginia · ✓ Listing verified 2026-07-11

About

CHKD offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary sports concussion program built specifically for young athletes and directed by pediatric sports medicine physician Dr. Joel Brenner. The team spans sports medicine physicians, physical therapists, certified athletic trainers, neuropsychologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, mental health therapists, and radiologists. As a credentialed ImPACT Consultant, it uses neurocognitive testing to design individualized plans, coordinates school accommodations, and guides safe return-to-play, with same or next-day appointments available through its Sports Injury Hotline.

Services

Rehabilitation/Brain InjuryMultidisciplinary ConcussionReturn to Play/Learn

Clinical focus areas

ConcussionSports ConcussionPediatric ConcussionmTBIReturn to PlayReturn to LearnImPACT TestingBaseline TestingBrain Injury

Details

Provider typePhysician - Sports Medicine
SpecialtyPediatric Sports Medicine, Adolescent Medicine
PracticeCHKD Sports Concussion Program
Health systemCHKD Health System
RoleDirector, Sports Concussion Program; Medical Director, Sports Medicine
ServesAthletes/Sports, Adult

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