About Dr. Richard Edgar
Dr. Richard Edgar is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician at Anderson Orthopaedic Clinic in Northern Virginia. He specializes in the non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, with advanced training in concussion management, diagnostic ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided injections, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Additionally, Dr. Edgar is proficient in advanced ultrasound procedures, such as TenEx, trigger finger release, and carpal tunnel release. His research interests focus on the care and management of athletes with diabetes.
Raised in Mechanicsville, MD, Dr. Edgar developed a passion for soccer early in life, inspired by his parents, Rich and Cathy Jo, who were both avid soccer players. In 2000, he had the honor of representing D.C. United's youth team at the prestigious Danone Cup in Paris, France. Competing in front of thousands of fans at Le Parc des Princes stadium against teams like São Paulo and CSKA Moscow fueled his ambition to become a professional soccer player. However, shortly after returning from Paris, Dr. Edgar was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 11, leading him to believe that his dreams were slipping away. "I vividly remember sitting in my pediatrician's office, overwhelmed at the thought of losing the ability to play the sport I love. At that moment, I had no understanding of diabetes and its impact on my life.
Following a week-long recovery from diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., Dr. Edgar learned to manage his diabetes effectively. "Once I was informed that I could continue playing soccer despite my diagnosis, I was determined to do whatever it took to keep pursuing my passion." He went on to captain the U.S. Men's National Soccer teams at the U-15 and U-17 levels, continued his soccer career at George Mason University, and received numerous accolades, including induction into the George Mason Men's Soccer Hall of Fame in 2018. Ultimately, he chose to pursue a career in medicine.
Dr. Edgar is committed to bridging the gap in understanding between medical providers, coaches, and trainers regarding the unique challenges faced by elite athletes with type 1 diabetes. Through this website, he aims to empower athletes with the knowledge and support they need to reach their full potential.
Undergraduate School
George Mason University, BS in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude
GMU Men's Soccer Hall of Fame
Medical School
University of Maryland Medical School
Residency
University of Pennsylvania Medical School, Family Medicine
Fellowship
Crozer Health, Sports Medicine
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine
- Sports Medicine
Society Memberships
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- American College of Sports Medicine
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
Publications
- Anderson MN, Passalugo SW, Gallo CA, Nimeh JM, Edgar R, Yengo-Kahn AM, Zuckerman SL, Neitz K, Terry DP, Broglio SP, McCrea MA, McAllister TW, Pasquina P, Buckley TA; CARE Consortium Investigators. Diabetic Collegiate Athletes: Do their Baseline Medical Comorbidities and Preseason Concussion Testing Performance Differ from Non-Diabetics? J Athl Train. 2023 Sep 1. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-0202.23. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37655803.
- Edgar R, Nagda S, Huffman R, Namdari S. Pulmonary Embolism After Shoulder Arthroscopy. Orthopedics. 2012; 35(11): e1673-6.
Presentations/Awards
- “Prevalence of Medical Co-Morbidities in Diabetic Athletes”. Edgar, R., DuPrey, K., Webner, D., Buckley, T. Accepted for review for research abstract presentation at American Medical Society Sports Medicine National Conference 2022, Austin, TX.
- “Bilateral Atraumatic Hip Pain in Elite Youth Soccer Player”. Edgar, R., DuPrey, K., Webner, D. Accepted for review for poster presentation at American Medical Society Sports Medicine National Conference 2022, Austin, TX.
- “An Unusual Culprit of Scapular Dyskinesis”. Edgar, R., Maloney, M., Fayock, K. Presented at American Medical Society Sports Medicine National Conference 2021, San Diego, CA.
- “Enhancing Our Discharge Protocol to Improve Patient Outcomes.” Edgar, R., Lee, J. Accepted as poster presentation for Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 2020 Conference on Practice & Quality Improvement, 5/2021.
- “Chronic Intermittent Triggering of Right Ring Finger in Healthy Male”. Edgar, R., Fayock, K. Presented at American Medical Society Sports Medicine National Conference 2020, Atlanta, GA.
- “PCT2: Patients Continue Teaching in the Primary Care Track – A study in Progress.” Edgar, R., Spanier, A., Southall, N., Colgan, R. Presented at the Academic Primary Care Symposium at the University of Maryland in collaboration with John’s Hopkins Medicine 2018; Baltimore, MD.
- “SLAP Repair vs. Biceps Tenodesis for Management of SLAP Tears: Biceps Tenodesis is better” Nagda S, Edgar R. Presented at the Annual meeting of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society, 2012; Williamsburg, VA.
- “Patient Perception of Physician Reimbursement in Elective Shoulder Surgery.” Nagda, S, Wiesel B, Abboud J, Edgar R, Garstka J, Sheth N, Foran J. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Orthopaedic Society 2012, Williamsburg, VA. 2012.
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The team behind the mission
At Diabetic Athlete, we are dedicated to empowering athletes with diabetes to excel in their sport, supporting healthcare providers in delivering comprehensive care, and equipping caregivers with the tools they need to guide and encourage
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