Biographical summary
Arthur Jason De Luigi, DO, MHSA is the Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Director of Sports Medicine for the Mayo Clinic Arizona. Dr. De Luigi is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Sports Medicine, Brain Injury Medicine, Pain Medicine, and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.
Prior to joining the Mayo Clinic, Dr. De Luigi established the ACGME accredited Sports Medicine fellowship at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/NRH (MGUH/NRH), the MedStar NRH Interventional Spine Center, and MedStar Sports Medicine in the Washington Region. Dr. De Luigi served as the Program Director of the PM&R Residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center/National Capital Consortium and the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at MGUH/NRH. During his years of military service, Dr. De Luigi twice served in military deployments in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) as a Battalion Surgeon.
Dr. De Luigi has extensive involvement with professional sports teams serving as the Head Team Physician for the Washington Wizards, Medical Director & Head Team Physician for the Washington Mystics, and Team Physician for the Washington Nationals, DC United, and Washington Spirit. He also was the Head Team Physician for several local public and private high schools, and served as Head Team Physician for the Catholic University.
Dr. De Luigi also is internationally recognized as a leader in Adaptive Sports Medicine through his extensive experience with disabled athletes, holding positions as the Medical Director and Head Team Physician for the U.S. Adaptive Alpine Ski Team and Para-Snowboarding Team, Medical Director of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center Adaptive Sports Medicine Program, and coverage of Paralympic athletes at the United States Olympic Training Center.
Additionally, Dr. De Luigi has a prominent role with Concussion work groups including the National Basketball Association (NBA) Concussion committee, American Academy of Neurology's Concussion Outcomes workgroup, and the Chair of the multispecialty (AAN, AAOS, ACSM, AMSSM, AAPM&R, AAFM, & AAP) workgroup on the Treatment of Concussion with Exercise & Medications.
He has been highly involved in Running Medicine as also served as the Medical Director of the Army Ten Miler, Co-Medical Director of the Salt Lake Marathon, and Racing The Planet Atacama Desert and Gobi Desert Races. Additionally, he has served as a physician for United States Olympic Committee, U.S. Ski and Snowboarding Association, USA Basketball, USA Boxing, USA Lacrosse, the University of Utah (Football, Basketball, Hockey, Rugby), and Salt Lake Bees baseball team (Los Angeles Angels AAA affiliate).
He holds academic appointments as a Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine at Georgetown University School of Medicine and an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences. Dr. De Luigi also serves as the Editor-In-Chief for Alternative & Integrative Medicine.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- Joint injection
- Nerve hydrodissection
- Platelet rich plasma injection
- Regenerative medicine therapy
- Spinal injection
Interests
Dr. De Luigi specializes in Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, Concussions, Musculoskeletal Injuries, and Ultrasound & Fluoroscopic Guided Interventional Spine, Joint, and Nerve procedures.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2017
MHALake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2008
Fellowship - Sports Medicine and Interventional SpineUniversity of Utah
- 2005
Chief Resident - Physical Medicine & RehabilitationWalter Reed Army Medical Center
- 2005
Residency - Physical Medicine & RehabilitationWalter Reed Army Medical Center
- 2002
Transitional InternshipWalter Reed Army Medical Center
- 2001
Doctor of Osteopathic MedicineLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1997
BA - BiologyGeorge Washington University
- 1997
BS - ChemistryGeorge Washington University
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2016
Brain Injury MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2011
Pain MedicineAmerican Board of Pain Medicine
- 2008
Sports MedicineAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2006
Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Awards and honors
- 2020
InducteeBeaver County Sports Hall of Fame
- 2019
Outstanding Course AwardMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
- 2019
Outstanding Quality Improvement ProjectMayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
- 2017
Outstanding Customer Service AwardMedStar National Rehabilitation
- 2012
Outstanding Service AwardAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2011
Faculty of the YearNational Rehabilitation Hospital PM&R Residency, Georgetown University
- 2011
First PlaceResearch Competition, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- 2010
Army Commendation MedalUnited States Army
- 2009
Bronze Star MedalUnited States Army
- 2009
Combat Action BadgeUnited States Army
- 2009
Combat Action RibbonUnited States Army
- 2009
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalUnited States Army
- 2009
Overseas Service RibbonUnited States Army
- 2009
Iraqi Campaign Service MedalUnited States Army
- 2007
Army Commendation MedalUnited States Army
- 2005
Iraqi Campaign Service MedalUnited States Army
- 2005
Army Commendation MedalUnited States Army
- 2005
Army Achievement MedalUnited States Army
- 2002
National Defense Service MedalUnited States Army
- 2001
Dean's ListLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2001
Global War on Terrorism Service MedalUnited States Army
- 2001
Army Superior Unit AwardUnited States Army
- 2001
National Defense Service MedalUnited States Army
- 2000
Dean's ListLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2000
Dean's ListLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1999
Dean's ListLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1999
Dean's ListLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1998
Dean's ListLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1998
Dean's ListLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1998
United States Army Service RibbonUnited States Army
- 1997
Dean's ListLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1997
Dean's ListThe George Washington University
- 1997
United States Army Health Professional ScholarshipUnited States Army
- 1996
Dean's ListThe George Washington University
- 1996
Dean's ListThe George Washington University
- 1995
Dean's ListThe George Washington University
- 1993
Dean's ListThe George Washington University
- 1993
ValedictorianBeaver Area High School
Professional memberships
- 2020 - present
Co-ChairEnterprise Research Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2020 - present
Vice ChairResearch Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2020 - present
MemberBoard of Directors, Girls on the Run Arizona
- 2020 - present
MemberAmerican Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2019 - present
Member-at-LargeNominating Committee, Board of Governors, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2019 - present
Committee MemberSub-Internship/Clinical Elective Subcommittee, Education Committee, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
- 2019 - present
Course DirectorInternship Bootcamp, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
- 2019 - present
Co-DirectorAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2018 - present
Committee MemberdisABILITY MERG, Mayo Employee Resource Group
- 2018 - present
Committee MemberReturn to Play Concussion Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2018 - present
ChairEducation Committee, Musculoskeletal Council, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2017 - present
Committee MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2017 - present
ChairAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2017 - present
ChairConcussion Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2016 - 2018
DirectorSports Performance, NBA Washington Wizards
- 2016
PhysicianNBA Draft Combine
- 2016 - 2018
Chair ElectEducation Committee, Musculoskeletal Council, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2015
PhysicianNBA Draft Combine
- 2015 - 2018
Head Team PhysicianWNBA Washington Mystics
- 2015 - 2018
Medical DirectorWNBA Washington Mystics
- 2015 - 2018
Vice PresidentMaryland Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2015 - present
MemberConcussion Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2015 - present
MemberConcussion Committee, Physician's Association, National Basketball Association (NBA)
- 2015 - present
MemberDraft Combine Committee, Physician's Association, National Basketball Association (NBA)
- 2014 - 2018
Head Team PhysicianNBA Washington Wizards
- 2014 - 2015
Secretary/TreasurerMaryland Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2014 - present
MemberPhysician's Association, National Basketball Association (NBA)
- 2013 - 2018
Team PhysicianNational Women's Soccer League Washington Spirit
- 2013 - 2016
Vice ChairEducation Committee, Musculoskeletal Council, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2012 - 2016
PhysicianMLB Washington Nationals
- 2011 - 2018
MemberMaryland Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- 2011 - 2014
Project ManagerCase Study Committee, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)
- 2011 - present
MemberFellowship Committee, American Medical Society of Sports Medicine
- 2010 - present
Head Team PhysicianUnited States Ski & Snowboarding Association - Adaptive Skiing
- 2010 - present
Head Team PhysicianUnited States Paralympics - Para-snowboarding
- 2010 - present
Medical DirectorUnited States Paralympic Alpine Ski Team
- 2010 - present
Head Team PhysicianUnited States Paralympic Alpine Ski Team
- 2010 - present
MemberSpine Interventional Society
- 2010 - present
MemberWilderness Medical Society
- 2009 - 2018
MemberMaryland Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- 2009 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- 2008 - 2013
MemberAnti-Doping Committee, American College of Sports Medicine
- 2007 - present
Ringside PhysicianUnited States of American Boxing
- 2007 - 2009
MemberPhysiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
- 2007 - present
MemberAmerican College of Sports Medicine
- 2007 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Society of Sports Medicine
- 2007 - present
MemberBritish Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine
- 2006 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 2004
PhysicianNational Amputee Golf Association Event
- 2003 - 2006
MemberAssociation of Academic Physiatrists
- 2002
PresidentInternship Class, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- 2001 - 2002
Internship RepresentativeHouse Staff Council, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- 2001 - 2002
Internship RepresentativeProfessional Education and Training Committee, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
- 2000 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- 1999 - 2001
Class PresidentLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1998 - 1999
PresidentLake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine; Student Government
- 1998 - 1999
Elected RepresentativeHouse of Delegates, American Osteopathic Association
- 1997 - 2005
MemberAmerican Osteopathic Association
- 1997 - 2001
MemberPennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
Publications