Whether you're not currently active or already an Avid runner, dancer, cyclist, yogi, swimmer. We empower you to start moving or keep moving the way you want, with a complete set of specialists all in the same office at Avid Sports Medicine. Sports Medicine Physicians are medical doctors with special training in preventing, diagnosing, and treating issues and injuries that keep you from being active.
Whether the activity is sports, work or school, our sports medicine doctors in San Francisco have a diverse toolkit to empower recovery. Athletic Trainers are certified healthcare professionals who specialize in sports medicine. We are trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries and medical conditions.
Whether the activity is sports, work or school, our sports medicine doctors in San Francisco have a diverse toolkit to empower recovery. Athletic Trainers are certified healthcare professionals who specialize in sports medicine. We are trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries and medical conditions.
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Avid Sports Medicine offers the latest in medical care to prevent, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries for both recreational and competitive athletes of all ages. We also help people with active jobs who sometimes suffer the same injuries and need the same care. During this call you'll speak directly with Dr. Jow, our sports medicine physician.
We specialize in the evaluation and treatment of sports & activity related injuries. Although frustrating and painful, an injury doesn't necessarily mean months away from getting back to normal. Working from home, spending time on a chair, or feeling tired or exhausted? Many people can relate to at least one of these given the world's current situation.
Sports Medicine Physicians are medical doctors with special training in preventing, diagnosing and treating issues and injuries that keep you from being active. Athletic Trainers are certified healthcare professional who specialize in sports medicine. Physical Therapists are movement experts who help people improve and maintain function and achieve goals.
Dr. Jow is a medical doctor who holds board certifications in Internal Medicine and Sports Medicine. While practicing sports medicine in the Bay Area for over 10 years, she has taken care of the complete range of patients, from elite athletes, as the Associate Team Physician at UC Berkeley, to underserved patients, as a sports medicine specialist in Kaiser Richmond.
Reviews (27)
Tiffany T.
Jan 14, 2022
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I visited dr. jow for shockwave therapy after suffering an injury that caused my lumbar spine to straighten and an annular bulge in my lumbar spine. before my injury i was very active and always in the gym. afterwards i couldn't sit, lie down, or stand for more than a half hour without being in severe pain. i would take aleve and muscle relaxers throughout the day just to get by.
after just the first shockwave treatment with dr. jow the pain was 80% gone. i was able to sit on a five hour flight the next day with no issues. unless i arched my back, there was no pain at all. i was so happy
after just the first shockwave treatment with dr. jow the pain was 80% gone. i was able to sit on a five hour flight the next day with no issues. unless i arched my back, there was no pain at all. i was so happy
Farideh Assad
Nov 20, 2021
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Having just moved to the Bay Area from Boston, I did not have any expectations when meeting Julieta for physical therapy. I have seen world renowned physicians and physical therapists and can honestly say the service she offered was unparalleled. I would comply with my daily exercises and have seen remarkable improvements over the course 4 months. Her knowledge and bedside manners really motivated me to keep working on getting better.
Marc D.
Oct 25, 2021
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I have been experiencing severe knee arthritis for 2 years now which onset very rapidly from sports injuries. As a very active person I've been trying everything, dozens of doctors visits, physical therapy appointments, multiple stem cell treatments, and cortisone injections.
Recently I reached out to Avid Sports Medicine for shockwave therapy.
This was by far the most productive therapy I've had to date, with noticeable differences after only a couple appointments. Their physical therapy sessions with Julietta were also very productive.
I can't recommend Avid enough, and appreciate
Recently I reached out to Avid Sports Medicine for shockwave therapy.
This was by far the most productive therapy I've had to date, with noticeable differences after only a couple appointments. Their physical therapy sessions with Julietta were also very productive.
I can't recommend Avid enough, and appreciate
Fog I.
Aug 08, 2021
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Dr. Jow is fantastic!!! I had a serious and chronic injury, and contacted her to get her perspective, and she could not have been more kind, helpful, and attentive. Before I even scheduled an appointment with her, she went back and forth with me over email, trying to help me strategize and sort out how to solve my issues. I was a mess! But she always responded so graciously and compassionately, and with such a focused expertise. Her office and staff were so well organized, and when Dr. Jow meets with you, you feel absolutely like the most important person in the world. She takes her time to learn
Andrea S.
Jul 12, 2021
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I've been going to Avid Sports Medicine foot a few months now for my knee and shoulder. Dr. How and her staff are wonderful. So skilled and knowledgeable. I have a very effective physical therapy exercise regimen that I do at home and With Dr. Jow's treatment on my knee, I'm feeling better than I have in a long time.
Jess Werlin
May 25, 2021
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Jessica W.
Apr 02, 2021
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Dr. Jow and the team at Avid are incredible. Not only are they super accommodating - I've been able to schedule and reschedule appointments on short notice, and one time when I showed up on the wrong DAY Dr. Jow still managed to see me! But they also give attentive, knowledgeable, tailored care that really works. I've had more progress with them in the last six months than with the dozens of chiropractors, physical therapists, and orthopedic surgeons I've seen for my chronic back pain in the last six years. Can't recommend enough.
April T.
Mar 11, 2021
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Audrey Bernardo
Jan 26, 2021
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I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Jow. I had slowly increasing joint pain in my finger. What I really loved about the experience was the efficiency and effectiveness.
On the efficiency side, I was able to do everything online within minutes. They have easy-to-use online tools so I could book an appointment online, have a video conference, get detailed physical therapy instructions, and receive all the documents I needed for insurance reimbursement.
On the effectiveness side, my finger is feeling great after 2 weeks of at-home physical therapy exercises. During the video call, Dr. Jow and
On the efficiency side, I was able to do everything online within minutes. They have easy-to-use online tools so I could book an appointment online, have a video conference, get detailed physical therapy instructions, and receive all the documents I needed for insurance reimbursement.
On the effectiveness side, my finger is feeling great after 2 weeks of at-home physical therapy exercises. During the video call, Dr. Jow and
Niran Bosch
Jan 12, 2021
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Caitlin King
Jan 12, 2021
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Andrea F.
Nov 28, 2020
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My shoulder was so painful that it was hard for me to move around and take care of my kids. I took tons of Advil and Tylenol. I went to my primary care provider, who gave me a steroid shot. Nothing made a dent in the pain.
Dr. Jow and her team assessed me, did an in-office ultrasound and a Shockwave treatment, and assigned me physical therapy exercises via a telehealth app.
What a HUGE difference. Within weeks, the pain had subsided. My shoulder made a full recovery, and now I swim 5 days/week!
Dr. Jow is a caring, attentive, and brilliant doctor. Her diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Dr. Jow and her team assessed me, did an in-office ultrasound and a Shockwave treatment, and assigned me physical therapy exercises via a telehealth app.
What a HUGE difference. Within weeks, the pain had subsided. My shoulder made a full recovery, and now I swim 5 days/week!
Dr. Jow is a caring, attentive, and brilliant doctor. Her diagnosis and treatment recommendations
Susan Pollack
Nov 14, 2020
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Wonderful treatment and attention when I was having terrible back pain. Veronica Jow was able to diagnose the problem and she and Julieta gave me advice and an exercise program to get me over the problem and to prevent it recurring. Both are knowledgeable, supportive, responsive. I highly recommend them!
Molica Anderson
Nov 08, 2020
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I’ve seen both chiropractor Dr. Pooja Manchanda and sports medicine Dr. Veronica Jow and it makes me wish that they were the overall representation of healthcare. Not only do they listening intently to my injury history, but also they 1) take my active lifestyle into consideration, 2) are invested in my recovery, 3) give me direct answers and are honest, 4) just a pleasure to be around. I can’t recommend them enough. Thanks for being a big part in improving the quality of my life.
Udi C.
Sep 15, 2020
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As a dancer who was working at the height of a San Francisco production, I went to Avid Sports Medicine this past winter on the strong recommendation of the choreographer I was working with. Our production demands meant we had to ensure quality treatment, and Avid delivered above and beyond.
Foremost, Dr. Jow brings skilled, attentive care. From my first appointment she was knowledgeable, communicative and supportive, working in close tandem with her experienced team of specialists to offer me options in healing and pain relief. It was my first time receiving EPAT treatment which, while less common
Foremost, Dr. Jow brings skilled, attentive care. From my first appointment she was knowledgeable, communicative and supportive, working in close tandem with her experienced team of specialists to offer me options in healing and pain relief. It was my first time receiving EPAT treatment which, while less common
Angela N.
Jul 31, 2020
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I wanted to post an update to my previous review. I have been a patient of Dr. Jow and her amazing team for over a year. For the first time in 4 years after seeing numerous doctors and PTs - I have never felt better! I am able to do all the activities I love to do - hiking, biking, yoga - without pain or inflammation. In fact, I have been able to increase my activity level which has just improved my overall happiness. I owe much of this to her thoughtful care and the PT program/exercises. It makes all the difference in the world to have a doctor and care team that listen and really try to help
Sonesh C.
Jun 08, 2020
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Dr. Jow is an incredible find. Kind, thoughtful, professional, meticulous....I cannot say enough good things about her. She helped diagnose a scapular injury and, with her amazing physical therapist Julieta, I've already seen vast improvement through the use of prescribed exercises and physical therapy. I'm so glad I have Dr. Jow to help me deal with issues resulting from workouts, etc. and felt just as comfortable on a telehealth visit as I would in person. Highly recommended.
Carrie R.
Jun 06, 2020
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Dr. Jow is terrific! Thorough, thoughtful, compassionate, and so knowledgeable. She really listens and cares. Doesn't make you feel like you're wasting her time unlike so many others. And her evaluation and treatment plan make sense and can be done without spending a crazy amount of time or money. Highly recommend!
N. K.
Jun 06, 2020
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With covid, I have been terrified of taking my kids to the doctor for consultation. Enter Veronica, who yes, is a friend, but also an excellent, excellent physician. She diagnosed my daughter's bacterial infection over the phone, gave me specific instructions and viola, it cleared exactly as she predicted. And just a few days ago my daughter managed to burn her hand quite badly with a glue gun. Blisters, pain, you name it. A quick call to Veronica and she told us exactly what to do - my LO's hand healed quickly and well. I encourage everyone to see Veronica, she's exactly the
Lovina H.
Jun 04, 2020
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It was the 4th week of March in 2020 and I had cold symptoms for a week. I was checking my temp multiple times a day. I was checking my heart rate and my blood pressure. I was so scared that I had COVID. I called Dr. Jow for a telemedicine visit. She listened to my concerns slowly and patiently. She reassured me that I was likely okay and asked me to check in with her in a day if things got worse. Things got better. I'm grateful for her professional opinion during a frightening time.
Sam T.
Nov 07, 2019
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Dr. Jow and her team are amazing. So I know the specialty is sports medicine, but people should know they don't just take care of injuries you got in your last ultimate game or hike or run or dance class or whatever. I had a run-of-the-mill, but debilitating pinched nerve. The family practice doctor I saw just suggested hot packs. (She might as well have shrugged.) But as soon as I walked into Avid they were amazing - kind, empathetic, and deeply knowledgeable. What followed was thirty minutes of manual therapy (a massage!), stretches, advice for recovery, and a follow up appointment. They
Jeanna W.
Oct 08, 2019
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The Avid team was very thorough, creative, supportive and helpful in giving me a pathway to improve my neck pain! Working with them was so refreshing. They took a unified approach, having both a physician specialized in sports medicine and an athletic trainer who can translate the medical assessment into a therapy plan work together during my appointment. They also took care to connect me with resources so I was empowered to improve. I would definitely recommend!
Meghan L.
Sep 25, 2019
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I love Dr. Jow and her team at Avid. Finally a place where you can see an incredible MD and have the physical therapy in one place, rather than being passed around between places. The personalized service, attention to detail, and consistent follow ups have been way beyond what I ever received in the past. I really believe they care for means my progress, rather than just ticking a box.
I have been dealing with a popping out knee issue for years, and only recently found out that I am missing an ACL. With Dr Jow and her team I have progressed so quickly in strength and stability, and hopefully
I have been dealing with a popping out knee issue for years, and only recently found out that I am missing an ACL. With Dr Jow and her team I have progressed so quickly in strength and stability, and hopefully
Stephanie H.
Aug 06, 2019
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Ed K.
Jul 07, 2019
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Veronica is caring, direct and friendly. Two weeks ago she looked at my son's playground injury to his neck and shoulder and in 5 minutes determined he did not need to go into the ER and would heal up fine on his own. This was a relief because he was already in a cast for a broken arm. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a top-notch sports physician. (Full disclosure - Veronica is a friend I know through my son's preschool.)
Kathleen A.
Feb 19, 2018
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Dr. Jow is a caring, thoughtful, and passionate physician. The few times that I've needed medical assistance, she has been spot on for treatment. After a very painful shoulder injury, I followed Dr. Jow's advice and was shocked that it completely healed within days, rather than weeks or months. I will absolutely go back to her if I have any additional injuries or problems with my shoulder.
Garrett S.
Dec 06, 2016
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I came in with a debilitating back injury. The pain would come on very strong, sometimes radiating throughout my hip and groin. It was crippling. To just put on my shoes took several minutes.
I was told that the appointment was over because I was a few minutes late (again, even putting on my shoes took a lot of time with such pain). Veronica said that I could come back if I lost sensation in my foot.
The insurance company was billed and I was ordered to make a copay. I left not knowing what was wrong with me.
It turns out I that the problem was much more serious, as was later confirmed by radiology
I was told that the appointment was over because I was a few minutes late (again, even putting on my shoes took a lot of time with such pain). Veronica said that I could come back if I lost sensation in my foot.
The insurance company was billed and I was ordered to make a copay. I left not knowing what was wrong with me.
It turns out I that the problem was much more serious, as was later confirmed by radiology
