LEWISTON, ME – Ian Engler, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Central Maine Healthcare, was in China last month, serving as the team physician for the U.S. National Ultimate team at the World Games in Chengdu. The World Games is considered the second tier Olympics for sports that are not part of the Olympic Games.

In addition to his work at Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics, Dr. Engler serves as team physician for Bates College, Edward-Little High School, Lewiston High School, USA Ultimate and Portland Rising. He has served as an assistant team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins and the University of Pittsburgh.

Team USA won gold with a 13-12 win over Canada in the finals.

“I worked with the top seven men and seven women ultimate players in the country who were selected for the team out of several thousand players nationally,” Dr. Engler said. “I also provided care to Sambo martial artists from Cameroon, a fistball player from New Zealand and others. Being able to help athletes from teams which don’t have doctors is one of the many rewarding parts of this experience.”

Central Maine Healthcare Orthopedics offers a full spectrum of treatments and services – from fracture care and casting for broken bones to surgery and rehabilitation – allowing them to deliver comprehensive, whole-person care, all from one location, to help patients get back to the activities they love. The facility is outfitted with state-of-the-art equipment and organized to support an unmatched level of multidisciplinary care. Central Maine Orthopedics has been named a Cigna Center of Excellence for hip and knee replacement. It has also been named a Blue Distinction Center by Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Dr. Ian Engler poses with members of Team U.S.A. in China