DARIUS GRAEFF
Portland
Summary
Dedicated Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician with a passion for delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to patients. Known for blending quality clinical outcomes with empathy, I provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs. Adept at efficiently managing diverse caseloads while maintaining meticulous organization and attention to detail. Committed to staying current with the latest advancements in sports medicine to optimize patient outcomes. A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, I strive to empower patients in achieving their health and wellness goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
Providence Medical Group
08.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive primary care services (excluding OB) with a focus on sports medicine and gender affirming care in an outpatient setting.
- Represented Providence Sports Medicine by discussing Summer Safety Tips LIVE with KATU news
- Participated in local high school football, wrestling, and field day event coverage
- Performed procedures such as joint injections, ultrasound-guided injections and diagnostic ultrasound, as well as minor office-based procedures to manage musculoskeletal conditions effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including physical therapists, athletic trainers, and orthopedic specialists, to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Stayed current with advances in sports medicine research and evidence-based practices through continuing medical education and participation in professional organizations.
Ringside Physician
Oregon State Police
Portland, OR
05.2023 - Current
- Extensive experience providing medical coverage and emergency care as a ringside physician for MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), Muay Thai, and kickboxing events.
- Proficient in assessing and managing injuries commonly associated with combat sports, including cuts, concussions, fractures, and soft tissue injuries.
- Skilled in conducting pre-fight medical assessments and screenings to ensure fighters are fit to compete, including assessing cardiovascular health, neurological function, and musculoskeletal integrity.
- Familiarity with the rules and regulations governing combat sports, including understanding weight class restrictions, prohibited substances, and medical suspension protocols.
- Collaborate effectively with event organizers, referees, judges, and other medical personnel to ensure the safety and well-being of fighters throughout the event.
- Provide immediate medical intervention and stabilization in the event of an injury or medical emergency inside the ring or cage
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation for all fighters, documenting injuries sustained during competition and providing post-fight medical evaluations and recommendations for follow-up care.
- Possess certifications such as Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Sports Medicine certifications to ensure readiness to handle medical emergencies in the high-stress environment of combat sports events.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in high-pressure situations, to effectively communicate with fighters, coaches, and event officials regarding medical issues and concerns.
Medical Director
USA Weightlifting
05.2023 - Current
- Served as the Medical Director for multiple weightlifting competitions, overseeing medical operations and ensuring the safety and well-being of athletes and spectators.
- Developed comprehensive medical protocols and emergency action plans specific to weightlifting events, including injury prevention strategies, medical evaluation criteria, and emergency medical response procedures.
- Collaborated with event organizers, referees, coaches, and medical personnel to coordinate medical coverage and resources
- Provided on-site medical care and triage services during the competition
- Coordinated medical referrals and follow-up care for athletes requiring further evaluation or treatment beyond the scope of on-site medical services.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for all medical encounters and incidents occurring during the competition, including injury reports, treatment logs, and medication administration records.
- Stayed informed about the latest developments in sports medicine and weightlifting-specific medical research, incorporating evidence-based practices into medical protocols and guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, providing clear guidance and direction to medical staff and volunteers during high-pressure situations and medical emergencies at weightlifting competitions.
Head Team Physician
Team USA Weightlifting
Guatemala City, Guatemala
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Led medical support for Team USA Weightlifting at international competitions, ensuring athlete safety and optimal performance.
- Conducted pre-event assessments and implemented injury prevention strategies for athletes.
- Provided immediate medical care during competitions, managing injuries and emergencies.
- Coordinated with international medical staff and event organizers to uphold medical standards.
- Maintained comprehensive medical records and facilitated athlete rehabilitation as needed.
- Documented post-competition analysis, noting areas of strengths and weakness, and room for improvement for following competitions in terms of locale, equipment needs, overall athlete and participant safety, etc.
Head Team Physician
Team USA Weightlifting
Guatemala City, Guatemala
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Served as the Head Team Physician for Team USA Junior Weightlifting at the prestigious Pan American Games, overseeing all medical aspects of athlete care and safety during the event.
- Provided comprehensive medical coverage and support for Team USA Junior Weightlifting athletes throughout the Pan American Games competition, ensuring optimal performance and injury prevention.
- Implemented evidence-based sports medicine practices and protocols to manage injuries and medical emergencies during the Pan American Games event, including acute injuries, overuse injuries, and medical conditions.
- Provided immediate medical care and triage services on-site during competitions, including injury assessment, treatment, and referral to appropriate medical facilities when necessary.
- Coordinated with international medical staff, event organizers, and governing bodies to ensure compliance with medical regulations and standards for international weightlifting competitions.
- Maintained detailed medical records and documentation for all athletes
- Demonstrated leadership and professionalism as the primary medical authority for Team USA Junior Weightlifting at the Pan American Games, fostering a culture of health, safety, and excellence among athletes and support staff.
Team Physician
Knoxville Ice Bears, Southern Professional Hockey League
- Under direct and indirect supervision throughout Sports Medicine Fellowship year, performed screening physicals, addressed musculoskeletal and family medicine concerns in the training room for team members of Knoxville Ice Bears
- Provided Medical coverage for over 30 SPHL games from 2021-2022 for The Knoxville Ice Bears and opposing teams at home events
- Assisted athletic trainer in injury management including athletic taping, kinesio taping, astym, massage, osteopathic manipulative treatments, and physical therapy for team members
- Advised and tailored physical therapy protocols for team members based on their specific injuries
Education
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship -
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN06.2022
Family Medicine Residency -
Northwell Plainview Hospital
Plainview, NY06.2021
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) -
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Old Westbury, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry -
University at Albany
Albany, NY05.2014
Skills
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Ringside Physician
Experience with providing medical care and leadership at large-scale events
Fracture Management
Women's Health and Gender Affirming Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 2022
- Advanced Traumatic Life Support (ATLS) 2022
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 2022
- Safe Sport 2023
- Basic Life Support Instructor 2019
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 2013
- Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) 2017
- SCOPE of Pain: Safe and Competent Opioid Prescribing Education Managing Pain 2017
- HIPAA Infection Control and Barrier Precautions 2016
Research Experience Publications
- Published in Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine - Effect of Knee Steroid Injection on Hemoglobin A1c in type II Diabetic Patients, Fellow Research project, 07/01/21-06/30/2022
- Presented Abstract on Effect of Knee Steroid Injection on Hemoglobin A1c in tyep II Diabetic Patients at AMSSM's April 2022 national meeting in Austin, Texas
- Presented Poster with case report regarding tenosynovial gaint cell tumor in an ankle of a young woman at ACSM's June 2022 national meeting
- American Osteopathic Association of Sports Medicine, Presenter, 05/01/2020 (Virtual), Presented Case Report Poster: Tear in Shoulder Ligament without Reported Trauma (Zoom Presentation)
Board Certifications And Licenses
- American Board of Family Medicine, April 2021
- Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM), July 2022
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), September 2022
- Oregon Medical License, August 2022
- Tennesee Medical License, July 2021
Teaching Tutoring Experience
Intermittent teaching of medical students and family medicine residents in clinic
Pronouns
They/Them
Volunteer Experience
- Sports Event Coverage 2019-2022: Multiple high school football events, college lacrosse, college men and women's soccer, MMA fight coverage, Pro wrestling coverage
- Community Outreach, Volunteer, 2018, 2020: Local firefighter occupational physicals and local high school pre-participation sports physicals
- Pre-Medicine Mentor for High School, Mentor, Winter 2019, December 2022, Mentored a high school student at Hillside Arts and Letters Academy, Formulated plan for college and future career in medicine, Connected mentee with college advisor of their top college Berkshire Children and Families
- University at Albany: Five Quad Volunteer Ambulance, Member, Spring 2011, Spring 2014, Completed one semester training in handling medical emergencies, and assisted EMT's on ambulance calls
- Community Basic Life Support Trainer - Service, Fall 2013 - Spring 2014, Created and organized BLS class schedule, Taught BLS to members of the community and members of Five Quad Volunteer Ambulance Service
Hobbies and Interests
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Reading
- Writing
- Running
- Olympic Style Lifting
- Hiking
- Camping
- Learning Languages
Conferences
- American College of Sports Medicine, Denver, CO, May 2023
- GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality, San Francisco, CA, October 2022
- American College of Sports Medicine, San Diego, CA, July 2022
- American Medical Society of Sports Medicine, Austin, TX, April 2022
- American College of Sports Medicine Southeast Chapter, Greenville, SC, February 2022
- American Academy of Sports Medicine Fellow's Conference, Denver, CO, July 2021
- American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, May 2020 (Virtual)
- Northwell Health Sports Medicine Symposium: Evidence-Based Approach, Lake Success, NY, March 2019
- Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED) Conference, Orlando, FL
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
German
Full Professional
Timeline
Ringside Physician
Oregon State Police
05.2023 - Current
Medical Director
USA Weightlifting
05.2023 - Current
Head Team Physician
Team USA Weightlifting
11.2022 - 11.2022
Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
Providence Medical Group
08.2022 - Current
Head Team Physician
Team USA Weightlifting
11.2021 - 11.2021
Team Physician
Knoxville Ice Bears, Southern Professional Hockey League
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship -
University of Tennessee
Family Medicine Residency -
Northwell Plainview Hospital
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) -
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry -
University at Albany