Quality Orthopedic Care & Sports Medicine in Brunswick, Maine
Come to Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Brunswick, Maine, for state-of-the-art Orthopedic and Sports Medicine care. We are fellowship-trained, patient-centered, and the choice of athletes throughout Maine.
Our Approach to Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
As Orthopedic Doctors, the care of our patients, education, and clear and accurate communication are extremely important in providing you with the ability to make an informed decision regarding the treatment of your orthopedic condition.
Your health and the quality of orthopedic care you receive are the top priorities of your Providers at Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. We believe the fundamental relationship between patient and doctor should be based on trust and the mutual understanding of the road to recovery.
Evaluation & Treatment
We strive to meet your individual needs through evaluation and treatment to ensure you achieve and maintain an active and pain-free lifestyle. Our practice strives to provide outstanding and timely orthopedic care while encouraging you to take an active role in the process.
Contact us to learn how we can treat your orthopedic condition.
Our Physicians
Stephen Katz, MD - Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Steve Katz is a Board-Certified/Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine and Knee Arthroscopy, Elbow Arthroscopy, Shoulder Arthroscopy, as well as Total Shoulder Replacement. He has a number of national publications on a variety of topics.
Dr. Katz has been a team doctor for a number of professional and college athletic teams, including Auburn University, the Birmingham Bulls, the Portland Pirates, USA Hockey, USA Boxing. He lives with his family in West Bath.
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaResidency: Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaBoard-Certified: Orthopedic SurgeonFellowship: Sports Medicine - American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama
Specialties
- Total shoulder replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Knee Arthroscopy
- ACL and meniscus procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- Carpal tunnel release
- Trigger finger release
- De Quervain’s release
- Sports medicine
- Fracture care
- Other orthopedic and sports-related surgical procedures
- Worker's compensation
Karmen Blackstone, BS, ANP
Karmen is a licensed Nurse Practitioner who works with our physicians. She focuses most of her practice on our sports medicine patients. Karmen is also a first assist in the operating room and is an active part of our provider panel at Coastal Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. She lives with her family in Pownal.
Education: University of Southern Maine College of Nursing in Portland, Maine, & Northern New Mexico College in New Mexico
Specialties
- Operating room assist for Dr. Katz
- Total shoulder replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Knee Arthroscopy
- ACL and meniscus procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- Carpal tunnel release
- Trigger finger release
- De Quervain’s release
- Sports medicine
- Fracture care
- Other orthopedic and sports-related surgical procedures
- Worker's compensation
Michael J. Kulju, MD, RMSK- Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
Dr. Kulju is a Board-Certified Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician specializing in non-surgical orthopedics and comprehensive sports medicine care for patients of all ages and activity levels.
Dr. Kulju looks to provide innovative and evidence-based care. He holds advanced certification in diagnostic ultrasound and has served as an educator at multiple American Medical Society for Sports Medicine ultrasound courses. As an advocate for innovative care, he was the first provider in Maine to perform ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release. He regularly cares for patients using advanced techniques with interventional ultrasound as well as providing patients with cutting-edge biologic therapies, such as platelet-rich plasma injections.
Dr. Kulju has experience treating athletes from high school to the professional level, including working with University of Notre Dame and the NFL Combine athletes. On a more local level, he has been a team physician for multiple high schools.
Outside of medicine, he enjoys staying active and spending time with family and friends.
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human MedicineResidency: St. Joseph Regional Medical CenterFellowship: Primary Care Sports Medicine - Notre Dame/South BendBoard Certified: Family Medicine
Specialties
- Orthopedic and sports medicine evaluations
- Non-operative treatment of sports and musculoskeletal injuries
- Fracture care
- Musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound
- Ultrasound-guided injections
- In-Office UltraGuide™ ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release
- Ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection
- Ultrasound-guided treatment of calcific tendinopathy, including barbotage
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
- Viscosupplementation
- Iovera® treatment
- Worker's compensation
Brian W. Abbott, DO, RMSK
Brian W. Abbott, DO, RMSK, is board-certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Primary Care Sports Medicine, and is Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSK). Dr. Abbott specializes in nonsurgical orthopedic care, managing both acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries, as well as peripheral nerve conditions.
He utilizes musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnostic evaluation and image-guided procedures. In addition to traditional treatment approaches, Dr. Abbott performs regenerative orthopedic procedures including prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and adipose graft injections. These therapies can help facilitate healing of tendon, ligament, and joint injuries.
Dr. Abbott frequently incorporates osteopathic manipulation into patient care. Viewing the body as a functional and interconnected whole, he performs comprehensive evaluations which recognize that few injuries occur in isolation. Through gentle osteopathic techniques, he helps improve pain, mobility, and overall function.
Committed to supporting his patients’ activity and performance goals, Dr. Abbott provides care with the understanding that activity level, musculoskeletal health, and general well-being are closely linked. Recognizing the complexity of the human body and the uniqueness of each injury, he takes pride in individualizing treatment plans to meet each patient’s needs.
During his sports medicine career, Dr. Abbott has been involved in the medical care of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League, as well as athletes from Grand Valley State University, Aquinas College, Calvin College, and Davenport University.
Dr. Abbott began his medical career as faculty in the Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency, then practiced primary care in Seward, Alaska. He later worked in a nonsurgical orthopedic practice in Montana before returning to Maine. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, running, skiing, camping, hiking, and spending time with his wife, two boys, two cats, and two dogs.
He utilizes musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnostic evaluation and image-guided procedures. In addition to traditional treatment approaches, Dr. Abbott performs regenerative orthopedic procedures including prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), and adipose graft injections. These therapies can help facilitate healing of tendon, ligament, and joint injuries.
Dr. Abbott frequently incorporates osteopathic manipulation into patient care. Viewing the body as a functional and interconnected whole, he performs comprehensive evaluations which recognize that few injuries occur in isolation. Through gentle osteopathic techniques, he helps improve pain, mobility, and overall function.
Committed to supporting his patients’ activity and performance goals, Dr. Abbott provides care with the understanding that activity level, musculoskeletal health, and general well-being are closely linked. Recognizing the complexity of the human body and the uniqueness of each injury, he takes pride in individualizing treatment plans to meet each patient’s needs.
During his sports medicine career, Dr. Abbott has been involved in the medical care of the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League, as well as athletes from Grand Valley State University, Aquinas College, Calvin College, and Davenport University.
Dr. Abbott began his medical career as faculty in the Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency, then practiced primary care in Seward, Alaska. He later worked in a nonsurgical orthopedic practice in Montana before returning to Maine. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, running, skiing, camping, hiking, and spending time with his wife, two boys, two cats, and two dogs.
Specialties
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Regenexx SCP Injectate Super Concentrated Platelet Rich Plasma
- Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMAC): Regenexx SD Injectate Bone Marrow Concentrate
- Musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound
- Ultrasound-guided injections
- Ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)
- Adipose Graft Procedures
- Prolotherapy
- Orthopedic and sports medicine evaluations
- Non-operative treatment of sports and musculoskeletal injuries
Testimonials
Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty
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Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
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Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
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