Dr. Perry has advanced training in the science of sports medicine. He helps patients maximize the functions of their body’s systems. He also helps patients reduce pain to decrease time away from sports or other physical activities due to injuries. The training is extensive and includes undergraduate training, four years of medical school, three to four years of residency training, and one to two years of fellowship training for a total of 12 to 15 years of training. In addition, Dr. Perry is required to pass a certification examination in sports medicine to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine. Continued medical education and recertification every 10 years is expected to distinguish certified primary care sports medicine physicians from other physicians without this specialized training.