Sports Medicine, Women's Sports Medicine
Dr. Weber, the Director of Primary Care/Sports Medicine and Women's Sports Medicine at Rush University Medical Center, possesses a unique expertise with the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal issues.
Dr. Weber received her M.D. from Rush Medical College in 1996 and subsequently completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Rush University Medical Center. After completing her residency, Dr. Weber was asked to remain at Rush for an additional year to assume the prestigious position of Chief Resident of Internal Medicine. She then completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of California Medical Center in San Diego. In addition to holding a Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and being the recipient of numerous awards for excellence in patient care and teaching, Dr. Weber has published many articles, book chapters and is an active researcher. A former college athlete, she has been involved in athletics as a team physician, an exercise physiologist, and as an avid athlete. In 2006, Dr. Weber was recognized by Girls in the Game as their Health Champion.
Dr. Weber's reputation as a leading sports medicine physician is enhanced by her remarkable activity in the treatment of high level professional athletes. She currently serves as head team physician for the DePaul Blue Demons and as the sports medicine physician consultant for the Hubbard Street Dance Company and the River North Dance Company. She also serves as a team physician for the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, and the Chicago Force Women's Football.
Dr. Weber is the only female Major League Baseball team physician, and she is also on the MLB Physicians Advisory Board.
| Practice Emphasis: | Nonoperative Orthopaedics Women's Sports Medicine |
| Medical School: | RUSH Medical College |
| Residency: | Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL - Internal Medicine |
| Fellowship: | University of California at San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, CA - Sports Medicine |
| Board Certification: | Sports Medicine Internal Medicine |
| Special Procedures: | Women's sports medicine Fluoro-guided injection procedures |
| Research Interests: | Women's sports medicine Musculoskeletal injuries |
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Curriculum Vitae
Clinical Support Staff
Dr. Weber has office hours at the following locations:
Rush Oak Park Hospital
Orthopedic Building at Rush
In the News
Bulls' Team Physicians Address Player Rest and Recovery in Shorter Season
Coaches Take Precautions with Athletes in Hot Weather
Avoiding the Dangers of Exercising in Extreme Heat
Dr. Weber Discusses her Role as Team Physician for the Chicago Bulls
Dr. Weber Discusses Trend of Increased Bone Loss in Young Women Athletes
Dr. Weber, Team Physician for the Chicago Force
WTTW Chicago Tonight: Dr. Weber Discusses Exercise Study
Dr. Kathy Weber Shows Support for Girls in the Game
Oprah.com: Reduce Your Risk of Running Injuries
EmpowHer Video: Osteopenia in Female Athletes
Dr. Weber Interviewed on Bulls Radio
Dr. Weber Receives Health Champion Award
MOR Physicians Discuss Concussions on Comcast SportsNet
Chicago Magazine's 2009 Top Doctors
DePaul Selects MOR as Team Physicians
Team Physicians for the Chicago White Sox
