Neha Raukar, MD, MS, FACEP
Director of Sports Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Dr. Neha Raukar, MD, MS, is a dual-specialty physician in sports medicine and emergency medicine, blending clinical excellence with a passion for athlete health, research, and policy development. As an Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Advancement and Faculty Development in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mayo Clinic Rochester, she is a nationally recognized leader in sports medicine education, injury prevention, and emergency response for athletes across all levels of competition.
Her expertise focuses on life-threatening conditions in athletes, including:
- Sudden cardiac death – Advocating for AED access, emergency action planning, and improved screening protocols.
- Exertional heat illness – Developing prevention strategies and treatment protocols for heat stroke, dehydration, and thermoregulation in athletes.
- Traumatic brain injury & concussion management – Contributing to return-to-play guidelines, concussion education, and policy formation at the youth, collegiate, and professional levels.
Dr. Raukar has extensive sideline experience and has provided medical coverage for a diverse range of sports and events, including:
- Winter & Olympic Sports: Currently serves as a team physician for US Ski and Snowboard, USA Hockey, and US Figure Skating, working with elite athletes at national and international competitions.
- Extreme & Action Sports: Former team physician for UCI BMX, covering high-impact cycling and freestyle events.
- Endurance Sports & Running Events: Has served as a medical team physician for numerous marathons and mass participation races across the country, including the Boston and New York Marathons.
- Team Sports & Collegiate Athletics: Provided medical coverage for high school and collegiate teams, ensuring comprehensive care for student-athletes.
Dr. Raukar is deeply involved in shaping national sports medicine policy. She has served on prestigious national and international committees, including:
- Institute of Medicine/National Academy of Sciences Committee on Sports-Related Concussion in Youth, where she contributed to concussion management guidelines and research.
- Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations), focusing on injury prevention and safety protocols for student-athletes nationwide.
She has been a TEDx speaker on overuse injuries in athletes and frequently appears in national media outlets as an expert in sports injuries, concussion protocols, and athlete safety. Additionally, she lectures nationally and internationally on a wide array of topics in sports medicine and emergency medicine, sharing insights on cutting-edge research, athlete safety policies, and advancements in clinical care.
Beyond sports medicine, Dr. Raukar is a national leader in faculty development, resilience, and leadership training. As a Departmental Co-Diversity Leader and grant-funded researcher, she has pioneered initiatives to enhance physician engagement, reduce burnout, and improve academic medicine.
She is motivated by the idea that the health of a community is improved by delivering the highest quality, patient-centered care in a setting of active innovation and education and using research to inform policy change.
