Sports Medicine has been a recognized subspecialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties since 1989. My role bridges gaps between Medicine, Orthopaedics and Athletic Training. The goal is to treat the whole athlete, ensure access to proven state-of-the art diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. In order to achieve this type of practice and disseminate necessary knowledge and skills, a niche of unique primary care sports medicine topics must be mastered in addition to orthopaedic diagnostics. Advanced training in Wilderness Medicine as well as Laser and Hyperbaric Medicine adds unique adjunctive approaches to a comprehensive, multidisciplinary sports medicine practice serving both aquatic and land athletes.