Penn Medicine Provider
Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
John M. Vasudevan, MD, CAQSM
4.9
(437)
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 14 and up
Penn Sports Medicine Weightman Hall
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Schedule onlineCall 215-662-3340

About me

  • Team Physician, University of Pennsylvania Athletics
  • Head Team Physician, Archbishop Carroll High School (Radnor, PA)
  • Medical Director, Broad Street Run
  • Medical Director, Philadelphia Distance Run Half-Marathon
  • Co-Director, Penn Medicine Running and Endurance Sports Program
  • Team Sports Medicine Physician, Philadelphia Union
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Dr. Vasudevan’s clinical expertise includes the evaluation and treatment of endurance athletes and the clinical and therapeutic use of musculoskeletal ultrasound. Dr. Vasudevan treats active individuals of all ages experiencing pain in joints such as the shoulder, hip, and knee, and conditions such as osteoarthritis and tendinopathy.  He enjoys helping others reach their functional and fitness goals.

Recognized by Best Doctors in America 2015 - 2020

Education and training

  • Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Residency: Tucson Medical Center
  • Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • Fellowship: Stanford University Medical Center

What my patients think about me

Average Rating
4.9

438 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

April 2025
5.0
5.0
just a good experience
April 2025
5.0
5.0
i might not tell anybody ha ha ha it's hard enough to get into see doctors these days :-)
April 2025
5.0
5.0
friendly, caring
April 2025
5.0
5.0
attentive

Insurance accepted

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Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Pennsylvania Hospital: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Medicine Rittenhouse Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Dr. Vasudevan is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions

My research

Abraham Gutman The past president of the Philadelphia County Medical Society on bringing physicians together. , Philadelphia Inquirer: 2024

Blanchard E, Harvi J, Vasudevan J, et al. Platelet-Rich Plasma for Adhesive Capsulitis: A Systematic Review. , Cureus, 15(10): 2023,e46580

Tom Avril The Broad Street Run is coming. The race’s medical director has tips to stay injury-free, both before and during the race. , Philadelphia Inquirer: 2023

Abraham Gutman Will U.S. star Christian Pulisic play in Saturday’s World Cup game? How team doctors will evaluate his injury. , Philadelphia Inquirer: 2022

Abraham Gutman Jalen Hurts’ shoulder injury seems more aggravating than dangerous, sports medicine physician says. , Philadelphia Inquirer: 2022

Maura Hohman USA soccer's Christian Pulisic will play with a pelvic contusion. Here's what that means. , Today.com: 2022

Walker C, Belisario JC, Vasudevan, J. Suprascapular Neuropathy in Collegiate Tennis Player: A Case Report. , Cureus, 13(12): 2021

Geoff Nudelman 5 Helpful Ways to Think About Hydration , Ask Men: https://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt/hydration-tips.html: 2021

Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. and Christa Sgobba 5 Running Injuries Every New Runner Should Know About , SELF Magazine: self.com/story/beginner-runner-injuries-that-are-normal-how-to-fix-them: 2020

Christa Sgobba I Finally Found Running Socks That Fit, and I Haven’t Had a Blister Since. , SELF Magazine: https://www.self.com/story/running-socks-kane11: 2020