About Nathan G. Wetters, MD

Dr. Nathan Wetters is a fellowship-trained physician specializing in sports medicine, with special focus on minimally invasive treatment of the knee and shoulder including cartilage transplant and restoration. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Wetters obtained both his undergraduate and doctorate degrees from the University of Illinois. He went on to complete his orthopedic training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago before further specializing in sports medicine and shoulder and elbow surgery at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He has served as a team physician for both the Carolina Panthers (NFL) and Chicago White Sox (MLB). He has also provided coverage for a number of collegiate teams including UNC-Charlotte, Davidson College, Gardner Webb University. Dr. Wetters currently serves as the lead team physician for the Chicago Hounds Major League Rugby team. He has special interest in treating injuries of athletes from the youth to professional levels. This includes stem cell injections, ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration and comprehensive shoulder treatment. Specifically, Dr. Wetters has expertise in rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement and reverse shoulder replacement.