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Brian Vernau, MD, FAAP, CAQSM

Brian Vernau, MD, FAAP, CAQSM

Brian Vernau, MD, FAAP, CAQSM

Brian Vernau, MD, FAAP, CAQSM, is a pediatric sports medicine specialist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) with expertise in primary care sports medicine.

Areas of expertise: Pediatric and adolescent injuries and injury prevention, Concussions, Overuse injuries, Medical issues in athletes, Exercise intolerance, Exercise in chronic illness, Special interest in lacrosse athletes

Locations: Specialty Care, King of Prussia, Specialty Care & Surgery Center, Brandywine Valley, Middleman Family Pavilion


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About Brian Vernau, MD, FAAP, CAQSM

Brian Vernau, MD, FAAP, CAQSM, is a pediatric sports medicine specialist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in the Orthopedics Center and the Sports Medicine and Performance Center.

Dr. Vernau specializes in treating sprains, strains, concussions and overuse injuries in youth athletes. He focuses on movement patterns and injury prevention to keep athletes on the field in the future.

Dr. Vernau treats athletes with chronic medical conditions that may affect their athletic performance. He has a special interest in athletes with medical conditions such as difficulty breathing (exercise induced asthma, vocal cord dysfunction), colds, flu, and other illnesses, abdominal pain or reflux, hemophilia, cancer survivors, and athletic skin conditions. Exercise is medicine, even if you have a history of hemophilia, cancer, sickle cell disease, lung disease, gastrointestinal issues, or skin conditions! Dr. Vernau enjoys helping these athletes find activities that are safe to participate in, given their medical condition.

Dr. Vernau is the team physician at Kennett High School. He also provides medical coverage at lacrosse and soccer tournaments throughout the Philadelphia region year-round.

He works primarily in Glen Mills, PA, at the CHOP Specialty Care & Surgery Center, Brandywine Valley, and at the Specialty Care & Surgery Center, King of Prussia.

Dr. Vernau completed his undergraduate studies and medical degree at Penn State University. He completed his pediatric residency at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where he received the Arnold Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. He completed his fellowship training in sports medicine at CHOP.

He lectures extensively throughout the region about medical conditions in athletes, concussions, and injury prevention in youth sports. He serves on the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine educational committee. He is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and the American College of Sports Medicine. He is active in the community in lacrosse and roller hockey and as a very novice runner.

Titles

Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist

Certifications

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Sports Medicine – American Board of Pediatrics

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2013-present, American College of Sports Medicine
2013-present, American Academy of Pediatrics
- 2013-present, Member, Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness
2013-present, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
- 2014-present, Member, Education Committee

Editorial and Academic Positions

Editorial Positions

2015-present, Case Reviewer, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, University Park, PA

Residency

Pediatrics - Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus OH

Fellowship

Pediatric Sports Medicine - The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia PA

Publications

Publications

2023

Vernau BT, Haider MN, Fleming A, Leddy JJ, Willer BS, Storey EP, Grady MF, Mannix R, Meehan W, Master CL.: Exercise-Induced Vision Dysfunction Early After Sport-Related Concussion Is Associated With Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms. Clin J Sport Med Mar 2023.

2021

Leddy JJ, Master CL, Mannix R, Wiebe DJ, Grady MF, Meehan WP, Storey EP, Vernau BT, Brown NJ, Hunt D, Mohammed F, Mallon A, Rownd K, Arbogast KB, Cunningham A, Haider MN, Mayer AR, Willer BS.: Early targeted heart rate aerobic exercise versus placebo stretching for sport-related concussion in adolescents: a randomised controlled trial. Lancet Child Adolesc Health 5(11): 792-799, Nov 2021.

2018

Vernau BT, Stephenson DJ. “Delayed Onset Abducens Palsy in a Concussed Child.” Current Sports Medicine Reports. 2018;17(1):20-22.

2015

Vernau BT, Grady MF, Goodman A, Wiebe DJ, Basta L, Park Y, Arbogast KB, Master CL. Oculomotor and Neurocognitive Assessment of Youth Ice Hockey Players: Baseline Associations and Observations After Concussion. Dev Neuropsychol. 2015 Jan;40(1):7-11.

“Just a contusion?” Kidney laceration in a Collegiate Football Player, Published to AAP Sports Medicine Case Studies

Patient experience rating

(based on 292 submissions)

  • Clear Explanation
    4.8 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.7 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.7 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.7 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.7 of 5
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Comments

  • Dr. Vernau was great!! He was highly recommended to us from a family friend.

    5 of 5
    May 25, 2024
  • Our concerns were listened to and the doctor, and PA were thorough in their examination.

    5 of 5
    May 18, 2024
  • It's the first time I met Dr v. He explained things to me I never knew before. He took the time and even though I know it was busy, I felt his full attention even when I asked the same question to her three times.

    5 of 5
    Apr 18, 2024
  • Absolutely loved the provider and he was very attentive to making sure all concerns were addressed

    5 of 5
    Jan 31, 2024
  • Mary and Dr. Vernau were amazing!

    5 of 5
    Dec 01, 2023
  • We actually really enjoyed our visit with the doctor and with the athletic trainer. Both people listened to my daughter, spoke to her like a young adult, and validated her concerns. We learned so much from them!

    5 of 5
    Nov 06, 2023
  • He was AWESOME! He related with my child and that went a long way!!!

    5 of 5
    Oct 26, 2023
  • Dr Vernau spoke to my child directly and explained things in amatter she could understand

    5 of 5
    Oct 19, 2023
  • Dr. Vernau was very thorough and explained everything well. He also gave all the information to my daughter instead of just me, which I really appreciated.

    5 of 5
    Sep 23, 2023
  • Dr was great with our child and took the time to explain and discuss everything.

    5 of 5
    Sep 06, 2023
  • Dr Vernau was amazing. I felt like he thoroughly checked my son, spoke with him directly, was very professional and we felt like we were heard and he was there to help

    5 of 5
    Sep 02, 2023
  • Very good interaction & feedback with a plan

    5 of 5
    Aug 29, 2023
  • Dr Vernau was very attentive and thorough. He also provided explanations to my daughter and us (parents )

    5 of 5
    Jul 20, 2023
  • Provider pleasant, knowledgeable and patient.

    5 of 5
    Apr 17, 2023
  • Very informative and explaining things to us in not a full medical terminology. Was able to even recommend a dance physical therapist.

    5 of 5
    Apr 12, 2023
  • First time I felt my concerns were been validated, since we started this journey 5 years ago! Took the time to explain everything! Amazing Doctor Brian! Highly recommend! I had stopped seen ortho bc of the last doctor I saw made me feel dumb

    5 of 5
    Mar 30, 2023
  • We are always impressed by Dr. Vernau's expertise and professional manner!

    5 of 5
    Mar 29, 2023
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