John A. Bergfeld, MD
Senior Surgeon
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Cleveland Clinic
Team Physician, Baldwin Wallace College
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
John Bergfeld
Senior Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedics
Team Physician:
Cleveland Browns NFL 1976-2002
Cleveland Cavaliers NBA 1986-2001
Physician Cleveland Ballet-1976–1990
Baldwin Wallace College 1996-present
Cleveland Metropolitan Schools 1976-present.
Founder Cleveland Rugby Football Club - 1964.
Awards of Significance:
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine:
• Hall of Fame – 2009
• Mr. Sports Medicine - 2009
• George Rovere Award for excellent in education - 1996
Best Doctor in America – continuous since 1993
National Football Foundation – Lifetime Achievement Award - 2007
Master Educator Award – Cleveland Clinic Foundation – 2002
Outstanding Alumnus:
• Cleveland Clinic - 2001
• Bucknell University - 1994
• Valley Forge Military Academy High School – 1991
Visiting professor and presented multiple named endowed lectureships, both in the USA and internationally.
Bucknell Varsity Alumni Athlete Award for Professional Academic Achievement beyond playing days - 1991
USA Rugby Hall of Fame (Medical)