Julie Han

Julie Han, MD is an Instructor at Harvard Medical School and Attending Physician in the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department at Boston Children's Hospital. She specializes in non-surgical orthopedic care for conditions affecting tendons, bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments, with clinical sites in Peabody and Waltham, Massachusetts. As a Sports Medicine physician, Dr. Han prioritizes evidence-based conservative management approaches for active patients and athletes across all levels of competition.

Dr. Han's educational background includes undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University, medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Internal Medicine residency at Riverside Methodist Hospital, and dual fellowships in Sports Medicine at Cleveland Clinic and Musculoskeletal-Sports Ultrasound at Boston Children's Hospital.

Her clinical and research interests focus on artistic sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound applications, platelet-rich plasma, and regenerative medicine approaches. As a former professional figure skater who performed onboard cruise ships prior to her medical career, she maintains a unique perspective on performance-related injuries and serves as a team physician for United States Figure Skating.

Dr. Han's publications from 2018-2023 demonstrate consistent research activity in specialized areas including figure skating injuries, musculoskeletal considerations during pregnancy, ultrasound-guided interventions, and lower back pain in weightlifters. Her work shows particular expertise in translating clinical ultrasound findings into practical treatment approaches for athletes.

Board certified by both the American Board of Emergency Medicine (Sports Medicine) and the American Board of Internal Medicine (General), Dr. Han provides comprehensive care for conditions including ankle sprains, hip pain, Osgood-Schlatter disease, overuse injuries, patellofemoral pain, plantar fasciitis, Sever's disease, sprains and strains, stress fractures, and tennis elbow.

Dr. Han's approach emphasizes individualized care to help patients return to active and healthy lifestyles, whether they are high-level athletes with acute injuries, recreational athletes with chronic conditions, or elderly patients seeking to maintain activity levels. Her dual background in internal medicine and sports medicine provides a holistic perspective on athlete care.