A graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University, Dr. Blomgren completed a Family Medicine Residency at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Following his residency, he completed a Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Rush University Medical Center where he worked alongside many of the physicians at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. During his fellowship, Dr. Blomgren served as one of the team physicians for DePaul University and Trinity International University, providing injury evaluations in the training room and providing sideline coverage for home football, basketball and soccer games. Dr. Blomgren is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and board certified in Sports Medicine. He is currently one of the co-team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, serves as an aid station medical captain for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and as medical director for the Chicago Athlete Magazine 20-Miler. He's also the head team physician for Willowbrook High School athletics, providing weekly training room visits as well as sideline coverage during the football season. Dr. Blomgren is enthusiastic about treating athletes of all age - recreational and elite, community and club programs, high-level college and professional athletes. As a member of the Chicago Sports Concussion Clinic at Rush, Dr. Blomgren is dedicated to providing the highest level of care for athletes with sports-related concussions. He has provided numerous talks to parents, student athletes and coaches on a variety of current sports issues and injury prevention. Having been a multi-sport athlete in high school and a collegiate soccer player, Dr. Blomgren understands the needs and challenges the injured athlete faces.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Resurrection Medical Center, Residency in Family Practice

Rush University Medical Center, Fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine

Practice

Midwest Orthopaedics At Rush, LLC

Affiliation

Rush Oak Park Hospital

Rush University Medical Center

Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine

Sports Medicine (Family Medicine)

Professional memberships

American Medical Society for Sports Medicine

American College of Sports Medicine

American Academy of Family Physicians

Awards and publications

MOR's Dr. Joshua Blomgren Oversees Medical Treatment at World's Largest Gymnastics Meet,Chicago Red Stars Announce: Dr. Blomgren Team Physician

MOR Physicians Care for Skaters at the Midwest & Pacific Coast Skating Championships

Snow Removal Injury Prevention: Tips for Staying Safe this Winter

Cold Weather Advice for Chicagoans to Avoid Frostbite and Hypothermia Bank of America Chicago Marathon: A 26.2 Mile Race through the Streets of Chicago

Dr. Blomgren's Recommendations for Heavy Backpacks and Back Pain Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush 1st Annual Sports Medicine Summit a Big Success

Dr. Blomgren Discusses How to Stay Injury-Free When Running

Dr. Blomgren Talks about New Football Rules Regarding Helmets

MOR's Tammy Sciortino and Dr. Blomgren Volunteer at Largest Gymnastics Meet in the World

Dr. Blomgren & Fellow Ryan Cole Save Runner's Life at Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Former Chicago Bear Hunter Hillenmeyer Offers Advice on Concussion Awareness

Hunter Hillenmeyer and MOR Physicians Speak to Parents about Youth Sports Injuries

Former Chicago Bear, Hillenmeyer and Dr. Blomgren on Concussion Injuries

Increased Incidence of Sports Injuries among Youth Athletes

Dr. Blomgren Medical Director for Chicago United Hoops Classic

MOR Provides Medical Coverage for Largest Gymnastics Meet in the World

Dr. Blomgren Explains How Athletes can Keep Running in the Winter Cold

Dr. Josh Blomgren Serves as Medical Director of the Chicago 20-Miler Run

Overtraining in High School Athletes

MOR Partners with Snoop Youth Football League Chicago

Dr. Blomgren Blogs from Chicago United Hoops Classic

Dr. Blomgren Blogs from White Sox Spring Training

Dr. Blomgren Discusses the Use of Power Wristbands

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1194981019

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