Bret E. Betz , MD
Associate Professor of Clinical
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
231 Albert Sabin Way, MSB 1654
Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0769
Phone 513-558-5281
Email bret.betz@uc.edu
Education
Bachelor's Degree: The Ohio State University (Biology/Biochemistry)
Medical Degree: The Ohio State University
Residency: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2014
Certifications
American Board of Emergency Medicine (Certification Date: 06-05-2017 )
American Board of Emergency Medicine (Sports Medicine) (Certification Date: 08-17-2017 )
Clinical Interests
Emergency Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Injury
Adductor Tendinopathy
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen shoulder)
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
Anterolateral Ligament Injury
Arm Fracture
Arm Injuries
Arthralgia
Arthritis
Athletic Injuries
Avascular Necrosis (Aseptic necrosis)
Baker's cyst (Popliteal cyst)
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cartilage Damage
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Dislocated Shoulder
Dislocations
Femoracetabular Impingement
Flexor Tendon Injuries
Foot Fracture
Fractures
Ganglion Cyst
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Hamstring Injury
Hand Injuries
Hand Pain
Hand, Wrist, Elbow or Injury
Heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis)
Hip Arthritis
Hip Dysplasia (Congenital hip dislocation)
Hip Impingement (Femoroacetabular impingement)
Hip Injury
Hip Labral tear
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Pain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Joint Dislocation
Joint Pain
Jumper's Knee (Patellar tendinitis)
Knee Arthritis
Knee Bursitis
Knee Cap Dislocation
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Injuries
Knee Ligament Injury
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Pain
Labral Tear
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury
Lateral Patellar Dislocation
Ligament Injury
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
Median Neuropathy
Meniscus Tear
Morton's neuroma (Plantar Neuroma)
Muscle Cramp
Muscle Strains
Musculoskeletal Disease
Musculoskeletal Pain
Musculoskeletal Trauma
Nerve Injuries of the Hand, Wrist and Elbow
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis)
Overuse Injuries
Patella Tendon Tear
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Instability
Patellar Tendon Rupture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury
Pronator Syndrome
Proximal and Distal Bicep Tendon Tear
Proximal Hamstring Tear
Quadricep Tendon Rupture
Quadricep Tendon Tear
Radial Neuropathy
Radial Tunnel
Radius Fractures
Rotator Cuff Injury
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
Separated Shoulder
Shin Splints (Medial tibial stress syndrome)
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fractures
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Injury
Shoulder Pain
Sports Related Injuries
Stress Fractures
Swollen Knee
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tendinitis
Tendinopathy
Tendon Injuries
Tendonitis
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Tenodesis
Throwing Injuries
Thumb Arthritis
Tibial Menisci
Tibial Neuropathy
Trigger Finger (Stenosing tenosynovitis)
Trochanteric Bursitis
Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes
Ulnar Neuropathies
Wrist Injuries
Wrist Pain
Specialities
Emergency Medicine
Sports Medicine
Research and Practice Interests
Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
Bernard, Aaron William; Kman, Nicholas E; Betz, Bret; Khandelwal, Sorabh; Caterino, Jeffrey M (2013. ) Faculty prefer continuity with medical students in the emergency department.Emergency medicine journal : EMJ, , 30 (4 ) ,327-8 More Information
Guirado, Evelyn; Arcos, Jesus; Knaup, Rose; Reeder, Rebecca; Betz, Bret; Cotton, Cassie; Patel, Tejal; Pfaller, Stacy; Torrelles, Jordi B; Schlesinger, Larry S (2012. ) Characterization of clinical and environmental Mycobacterium avium spp. isolates and their interaction with human macrophages.PloS one, , 7 (9 ) ,e45411 More Information
Betz, Bret E; Azad, Abul K; Morris, Jessica D; Rajaram, Murugesan V S; Schlesinger, Larry S (2011. ) ?-Glucans inhibit intracellular growth of Mycobacterium bovis BCG but not virulent Mycobacterium tuberculosis in human macrophages.Microbial pathogenesis, , 51 (4 ) ,233-242 More Information
Contact Information
Academic - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
CincinnatiĀ
Ohio, 45267-0769
Phone: 513-558-5281
bret.betz@uc.edu