“If it weren’t for athletic training, I wouldn’t have been able to continue playing sports after my own injuries. I want to make sure that our athletes can continue doing what they love!”
Personal tidbit: When not focusing on her athletes, Nicole enjoys lifting weights, cooking, and playing with her fur babies.
“I work with the Lumberjack and Ladyjack teams and teach at Dakota College at Bottineau. I am passionate about doing my best to help others do their best.”
Personal tidbit: in her free time, Carolyn likes cook, workout and spend time with friends.
” I give my best to my athletes daily to help them achieve their goals. To see an athlete score the overtime game winner, or be able to participate in their sport after a significant injury, or even turn and “give you credit” after they score, reminds me that my work is bigger than just me.”
Personal tidbit: In her free time, Cassie spends time with her two cats, Osiris and Deeohgee. She also enjoys cross stitch and reading.
“I am passionate about providing student athletes with the highest quality care by continuous self- education and building relationships with student athletes. I take pride in knowing athletes beyond the field. Knowing the most current research in Sports Medicine allows athletes the best opportunities to be successful in prevention and rehabilitation of injuries.”
Personal tidbit: Barb enjoys spending time with family and friends. In the summertime, you can find her camping and fishing with her wife and two sons. She also enjoys carpentry, gardening, and patio time.
A nurse practitioner specializing in Adult Geriatric Primary Care, Andrea works with physicians and other members of the orthopedic team to manage the care of patients affected by a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, including sports related injuries. Originally from Leeds, ND, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Mary, Bismarck, and completed her Master of Science in Nursing as an Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner through the University of Cincinnati. A member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Andrea enjoys all outdoor sports as well as basketball, which she played both in high school and college.
Dawn Mattern, MD, FAMSSM is board certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine and a Fellow in the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. She sees active patients and competitive athletes from all over the region and oversees the Trinity Sports Medicine Athletic Trainers as they serve the extended community. She received her training first at the Center for Family Medicine in Minot and then completed a fellowship at the Ohio State University Sports Medicine Center. Upon graduation, she served as the Head Team Physician for the men’s hockey team at OSU. She returned to Minot in 2002, and has devoted her time to covering local sports teams, education of medical students, residents and MSU Athletic Training students, all while ensuring quality care and rehabilitation of her patients. She is also a volunteer team physician with the United States Olympic Committee, US Ski and Snowboard, and the Justin Boots Sports Medicine Team with the professional rodeo. Her clinical interests include concussions and exercise as medicine.
An orthopedic surgeon board certified and fellowship trained in sports medicine, Dr. Lee specializes in arthroscopic procedures of the shoulder, hip, and knee, including ACL reconstruction. His expertise includes rotator cuff and labral repairs of the shoulder, meniscus repairs, arthroscopic procedures of the hip, as well as arthroscopic surgery of the elbow and ankle. A graduate of New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Lee received residency training in orthopedic surgery at New York Medical College and the University of South Florida and completed his post-residency fellowship in sports medicine at Aspen Sports Medicine Foundation in Colorado. He subsequently practiced at Indiana University Health in Bloomington and later at Lake Huron Medical Center in Michigan, serving as attending physician in general orthopedics and sports medicine. Throughout his medical career Dr. Lee has applied his expertise to serve college and high school athletes both on and off the field. He’s dedicated to treating individuals of all ages, getting them back to the activities they most enjoy. When he’s not serving patients, Dr. Lee enjoys spending time with his family as well as skiing, golfing, and other outdoor activities.
