Biography

Troy Smurawa, M.D., is a Pediatric Sports Medicine specialist at Children’s Health℠. He serves as the Director of Sports Medicine for the Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and the Medical Director for the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS). He specializes in sports injury prevention, overuse injuries and performance optimization for young athletes. His approach focuses on individualized care and safe return-to-play planning following injury.

Dr. Smurawa earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center. He completed his pediatric residency at the University of Wisconsin and a sports medicine fellowship at Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Akron, Ohio.

Dr. Smurawa’s research interests include injury prevention strategies, identifying risk factors for youth and adult sports injuries and developing programs that promote long-term athlete health and safety. He is also developing a comprehensive dance medicine program with a focus on biomechanics, injury prevention and safe progression for young dancers.

“I have three young daughters, all involved in ballet,” he says. “Through watching them dance, I have gained valuable insight into how dancers differ from other athletes, including the importance of readiness for pointe work, movement patterns and the risk of overuse injuries.”

Outside of work, Dr. Smurawa enjoys spending time with his family and staying active through running, cycling, and hiking. He has competed in over 30 marathons, six Ironman Triathlons and many other endurance events.

Biography