02/25/2026
Cedars-Sinai is proud to share that David Kruse, MD, sports medicine specialist in the Department of Orthopaedics at Cedars-Sinai, will serve as Head Team Physician for the Team USA Milan Village Clinic at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
In this role, Dr. Kruse will lead the medical infrastructure supporting Team USA Paralympic athletes along with their coaches and staff, drawing on more than two decades of experience caring for elite athletes and longstanding involvement in the Olympic and Paralympic movement. His work in Milan also supports medical planning for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“Dr. Kruse brings an exceptional combination of clinical skill, firsthand athletic experience and medical leadership within the Olympic and Paralympic movement,” said Casey Batten, MD, chief medical officer for LA28. “His expertise will be essential in supporting Team USA at Milano Cortina 2026 and as we continue to build a world-class medical system for the LA28 Games.”
Learn more about Dr. Kruse’s role, experience and how Cedars-Sinai supports Team USA athletes as they prepare for international competition: https://ceda.rs/4azRCBY