Nathaniel K. Milburn, M.D., M.B.A., C.A.Q.S.M.
About
About Dr. Milburn
Dr. Nathaniel Milburn is a fellowship-trained primary care sports medicine physician who specializes in the treatment of orthopaedic and sport-related injuries as well as the complex medical management of athletic physical performance. As a specialist in nonoperative sports medicine, his scope of practice includes minimally invasive tenotomies, ultrasound-guided injections, barbotage, and prolotherapy. In addition, Dr. Milburn is an expert in biologic therapy.
Dr. Milburn is a born and raised Texan. He attended The University of Texas at Dallas, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. He then completed a dual-degree M.D./M.B.A. program at UT Southwestern Medical School. While attending the university, Dr. Milburn also served as a representative for the Texas Medical Association and actively participated on the TEXPAC board of directors representing UT Southwestern Medical School.
Dr. Milburn went on to complete a residency in internal medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. During his residency, he also completed additional training in integrative and alternative medicine as well as founded a free musculoskeletal clinic to deliver care to the underserved. After completing his residency training, Dr. Milburn was selected to attend the distinguished fellowship in primary care sports medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. While there he served active roles as a representative for the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and designing health and safety protocols for Ivy League athletics.
Dr. Milburn has provided extensive orthopaedic services and sideline management for acute injuries across various sports organizations including the NFL, NHL, UFL, ATP, SMU, UPenn, Special Olympics, golden gloves, and multiple high schools.
In his spare time, Dr. Milburn enjoys playing hockey, hiking, and skiing.
Education and Training
Undergraduate Degree
The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX
Dual M.D./M.B.A. Degree
UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
Internal Medicine Residency
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Bibliography
2020, Submitted Original Research, Current Sports Medicine Reports: The Effect of COVID on College and High School Athletes Mental Health.
2020, Submitted Systematic Review, BJSM: Systematic Review of OTC Synthetic Testosterone Supplements on Sports Performance Applications.
2020, Submitted Case Report, CJSM: Novel Case of Synthetic Testosterone and Hepatitis.
2020, Publication: Heterotopic ossification in runner with prosthesis.
2019, Publication Pain Medicine: Do Decision Aids Benefit Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain? A Systematic Review.
2017, Publication Journal of Academic Psychiatry: Factors Associated with Grade Appeals: A Survey of Psychiatry Clerkship Directors.
2013, Publication Journal of Biological and Inorganic Chemistry: The stereochemistry of amide side chains containing carboxyl groups influences water exchange rates in EuDOTA-tetraamide complexes.
Delivered Presentations and Lectures
2020, AMSSM 2020 Virtual Conference: Drug-Induced Liver Injury from Synthetic Testosterone in a Body Builder.
2020, AMSSM 2020 Virtual Conference: Femoral Neck Stress Fracture in Female Athlete, Gamekeepers Thumb, and Unusual Case of Knee Pain in a Female Athlete (in conjunction with medical students).
2019, Oral Presentation: Ambulatory lecture on shoulder pain for the primary care physician.
2019, AMSSM Case Report Poster: Quadrilateral Space Syndrome.
2019, AMSSM Oral Presentation: Literature Review on Treatment of Neurogenic Quadrilateral Space Syndrome.
2019, AMSSM Oral Presentation: Systematic Review of Patient Decision Aids for Surgical versus Medical Management of Osteoarthritis.
2019, Seldin Conference Poster: Gamekeepers Thumb Case Report and Literature Review, Kniest Syndrome and Hip Dysplasia: A Case Report, Ehlers Danlos and Knee Pain: A Case Report.
2018, MSSM Oral Presentation: Systematic Review of Patient Decision Aids for Surgical versus Medical Management of Osteoarthritis.
2018, AMSSM Case Report Poster: Leg Pain in Runners with Prosthetic Legs.
2018, Oral Presentation: Created and delivered lecture on low back pain physical exam, diagnosis, and treatment to a ~150-person residency class.
2017, Rheumatology Grand Rounds Presentation: Sarcoidosis with renal manifestations.
2017, AAPM&R Oral Presentation: Heterotrophic Ossification in Patients with Prosthetic Legs.
Certifications and Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- American Medical Association
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- Texas Medical Association
Hospital Affiliations
- North Central Surgical Center Hospital
Physician Coordinator
Tasha Vincent
Phone: (214) 720-9359, Ext., 2359
Contact Coordinator
Dr. Milburn
Specializes In:
- Orthopaedic & Sports Injuries
- Nonoperative Sports Medicine
- Biologic Therapy
- Exercise Prescription & Weight Loss
- Athletic Performance
- Concussion Management
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