Sports Physician

Sports Physician


Verle Valentine, MD

Dr. Valentine has over eight years of experience in the Sports Medicine field and is currently practicing at Sanford Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Valentine received his Undergraduate and Master's degrees in Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology from South Dakota State University. He received his medical degree from the University of South Dakota and completed his Family Practice Residency at Michigan State University. Dr. Valentine then earned his Sports Medicine Fellowship from the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Valentine is board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. Dr. Valentine spent several years working with the NBA, WNBA as a team physician, as well as area high school, college, elite-amateur and professional teams.

Scope of Practice:
- Assessment of all Medical and Orthopedic conditions
- Fractures
- Tendonitis
- Sprains and Strains
- ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL injuries
- Cartilage and Meniscus tears
- Shoulder separation, dislocations and joint instability