Alan R. Stockard , DO, FAOASM
Board Certified in Sports Medicine

Fit-N-Wise Sports Medicine Clinic; 2nd Floor
609 Medical Center Drive, Suite 2400
Decatur, Texas 76234
Phone (940) 626-4040
Fax (940) 627-4038
Office hours by appointment M-F 8:00 - 5:00
Closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

The clinic accepts most area health plans to include Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers Compensation.

We excel in managing disorders and acute injuries of the muscles, bones, joints, and spine, including arthritis, with new and innovative non-surgical and surgical approaches. We also care for patients who suffer from overuse syndromes, and recurrent pain, including neck and back injuries. We value our patient's time. Our goal is to see patients as close to their appointment time as possible.

The priority for our practice is to return all patients to their desired level of activity.

MY COMMITMENT TO THE PATIENT: We are dedicated to excellence in assisting serious/ recreational athletes, as well as injured non-athletes to achieve the highest level of health and performance. The injured worker is treated just like an athlete, with emphasis on fast, accurate diagnosis, aggressive treatment and rehabilitation.

BACKGROUND/EDUCATION:
B.S., Biology, University of Texas at Arlington- Arlington, Texas
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine- Fort Worth, Texas
Internship: Northlake Regional Medical Center (Formerly Doctors Hospital) Tucker, GA
Board Certified in Sports Medicine, American Osteopathic Board of Family Board Certified, Family Practice, American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice.
Certificate of Competence in Sports Medicine, American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.

Dr. Stockard was the Chief of Sports Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Center in Fort Worth for 13 years. He was most recently an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Sports Medicine at the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Team Physician at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA

MEMBERSHIPS:
USA Gymnastics National Healthcare Referral Network
U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Society
Texas Osteopathic Medical Association
American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (Past President) American Osteopathic Association
Team Physician for United States Judo Team
Former Primary Care Team Physician for Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas

SERVICES OFFERED:
Any sports-related medical problems; Evaluation & correction of muscles disorders that limit an athlete’s performance; Acute athletic or occupational injuries including sprains, strains, simple fractures & lacerations; Exercise prescriptions including strength/conditioning programs and performance analysis; Pre-participation athletic physicals; Pre-employment physicals;  Consultations for return to play/work decisions after illness or injury; Muscles pain including arthritis, overuse injuries and neck and back pain of less than 6 months duration; Joint injections and other injection modalities as indicated; Concussion management; Osteopathic manipulative medicine; Occupational injuries:  The injured worker is treated just like an athlete, with emphasis on fast, accurate diagnosis, aggressive treatment, and rehabilitation.  We try to return workers as soon as possible with appropriate restrictions that protect him/her from further injury.

THINGS I ENJOY ABOUT PATIENT CARE:
I enjoy people in general, of all ages. When a person has muscles pain, their quality of life is affected and it is very gratifying to see patients improve in function and activity level whether it is a high school athlete, professional athlete, little leaguer or Senior Citizen. Life is better when we are physically able to do the things we enjoy.