EMPLOYMENT: 9/2008-Present Physician
Children’s Orthopaedics of Atlanta Atlanta, GA
4/2002-8/2008 Physician (Locum Tenens) (Worked as Contractor from
4/2002 through 8/2008)Carolinas Physician Network: Pediatric and Urgent Care Clinics
Charlotte, NC 1/2003-12/2007 Physician
OrthoCarolina / Charlotte Orthopedic Specialists Charlotte, NC
8/1990-11/2002 Physician
Metrolina Orthopaedic/Sports Medicine
Charlotte, NC 1991-1995 Physician
Child Health Clinic, Mecklenburg County Health Dept. Charlotte, NC
7/1988-6/1990 Clinical Instructor Department of Pediatrics University of Wisconsin Madison, WI
POSTGRADUATE 7/1988-6/1990 Primary Care Sports Medicine/Adolescent Medicine
TRAINING: University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinic
Madison, WI 7/1985-6/1988 Pediatric Residency
University Medical Center Jackson, MS
EDUCATION: 8/1981-6/1985 Medical Degree
University of Mississippi School of Medicine Jackson, MS
8/1977-12/80 BA in Zoology (Magna Cum Laude) Double Minor in Chemistry and English University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
CERTIFICATION: 1993-2013 Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine
1989-2013 Board Certification / Recertification by the American Board of Pediatrics
LICENSURE:
State of Georgia, Issued August 1996 SPORTS MEDICINE
ACTIVITIES: Team Physician
○ Dunwoody High School (2009)
o South Mecklenburg High School (2007) o Phillip O. Berry High School (2006)
o Charlotte Christian School (1991-1992, 2002-2006) o Covenant Day School (2002)
o Charlotte Country Day Wrestling (1991-2001) o University of Wisconsin (1998-1990)
o Madison Capitals “Junior A” Hockey (1988-1990)
o Stoughton High School Hockey, Stoughton, WI (1988-1990)
Olympic/Paralympic Games - Volunteer Physician
o United States Olympic Training Center (2000) o Xth Paralympic Games, Cycling and Archery (1996) o United States Olympic Cycling Team Trials (1996) o United States Men’s Marathon Olympic Trials (1996) Triathlons/Running - Event Physician
o Latta Plantation Triathlon (1994-2003,2006) o Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championships
(1994,1997,2004)
o Charlotte Orthopedic Summer Classic Cross Country Meet (2003-2004)
o Charlotte Observer Marathon/USA Men’s Marathon Championship (1994-1997, 2002-2003)
Lake Norman YMCA Triathlon (1995-1996)
o Big Ten Women’s Indoor Track Championship (1990) o UW Sports Medicine Triatholon (1989-1990)
Boxing – Physician
o North Carolina Golden Gloves Championships (1991-1995, 1997, 2001,2002-2007)
o Queen City Invitational (1999,2001,2003-2006) o USA Boxing Women’s National Championships (2001) o USA Boxing Under 19 National Championships (1995-1997,
1999-2000)
o United States Boxing Team, USA v. England, London (2000)
o United States Under 19 Boxing Team, World Championships, Buenos Aires, Argentina (1998) o United States Boxing Team, Dual meet with the German
National Team, Bayreuth, Germany (1994)
o U.S. Junior Olympic Boxing Championships (1993) o South Carolina Golden Gloves Championships (1992)
Other Events – Physician
o Southern Draw Volleyball Tournament, Suwanee, GA (2009) o USA Swimming National Championships, Atlanta, GA
(2008)
o Badger State Games (1989-1990)
o Wisconsin Interscholastic High School Basketball Tournament (1989-1990)
o Wisconsin Interscholastic State Wrestling Tournament (1990) o USA Wrestling - Central Junior Tournament (1989)
PRESENTATIONS:
“Running: The Good, Bad, and Ugly”, Pediatric Orthopaedic/Sports Medicine Seminar, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta , October 22nd, 2011
“Pediatric Sports Injuries”, presented to Physicians and Staff at Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville,
Georgia, March 12, 2009
“Running Injuries”, presented to Pediatric Orthopaedic Residents, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, March 2009
“Back Pain”, presented to Pediatric Residents, Emory School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, March 2009 “Common Sports Injuries”, presented to Pediatric Resident Core Curriculum Lectures, Emory School of
Medicine, Atlanta, GA, December, 2008
“Sports Injuries”, presented to Charlotte Pediatric Society, Charlotte, October, 2007
“Common Pediatric Sports Injuries”, presented to Department of Pediatrics at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC, August 2003
“Sports and Exercise for Children”, presented at Charlotte Marathon Expo, Charlotte, NC, January 2003 “Knee and Ankle Injuries”, presented to Charlotte Pediatric Clinic, Charlotte, NC, November 2001 “Common Childhood Musculoskeletal Injuries”, presented to Providence Pediatrics, Charlotte, NC
November 2000
“Sports Injuries in Children and Adolescents”, presented to Presbyterian Hospital Pediatric Grand Rounds, Charlotte, NC, September 1998
“The Pre-participation Exam for Sports”, presented to Mecklenburg County Health Department Nurse Practitioner Conference, September 1994
“The Shoulder Exam”, presented to Department of Pediatrics at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, May 1994
“The Knee Exam”, presented to sports medicine class at Providence High School, Charlotte, NC November 1993
“Acute Knee Injuries - Diagnosis”, presented at Department of Pediatrics Conference, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, August 1993
“Improving Your Service - Counseling on Youth Sports and Fitness”, at Carolinas Medical Center Spring Symposium, Charlotte, NC, May 1993
“Sports for Children and Adolescents”, for Parent Connection at Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC, October 1992
“The Pre-participation Evaluation for Sports”, presented to the medical staff of Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC, July 1991
“A Crying Knee, How Sad Should It Be?” abstract presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, June 1991
“Sports Injuries in Children and Adolescents”, Department of Pediatrics, Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, NC, February 1991
“Sudden Death in Athletes”, Course lecture, Department of Physical Education and Dance, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, June 1990
“The Evaluation of Adolescent Athletes”, Course lecture, Physician Assistant Program, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, June 1990
“Infectious Mononucleosis in the Athlete”, Course lecture, Department of Physical Education and Dance, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, June 1990
“The Pre-participation Evaluation for Sports”, Course lecture, Department of Physical Education and Dance, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, May 1990
“The Course of Splenomegaly in Infectious Mononucleosis” Abstract presentation to Joint Session of Society of Pediatric Research and Ambulatory Pediatric Association, Anaheim, CA, May 1990 “The Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Running Injuries”, Workshop Co-leader at Ambulatory
Pediatric Association meeting, Anaheim, CA, May 1990
“Protein and Exercise: Is More Better?” presented at University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine Symposium, Madison, WI, May 1990
“Sudden Death in the Athlete”, presented to Grand Rounds, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, April 1990
“Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome”, presented at General Pediatrics Conference, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, March 1990
“Sports Injuries: Prevention and Treatment”, presented to University of Wisconsin Sports Clubs Council, Madison, WI, November 1989
“Shin Splints and Lower Leg Pain”, Ambulatory Care Conference, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, November 1989
“The Acutely Injured Ankle”, Ambulatory Care Conference, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, November 1989
“The Acutely Injured Knee”, Ambulatory Care Conference, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, November 1989
Wisconsin, Madison, WI, October 1989
“Evaluation of the Course of Splenomegaly in Infectious Mononucleosis Using Ultrasonography”, Poster presentation at Ambulatory Pediatrics Association Region VI Meeting, Rochester, MN,
September 1989
“Pre-participation Physicals for Athletes”, Badger State Games Sports Medicine Education Workshop, Madison, WI, June 1989
“Evaluation of Adolescent Athletes”, presented to Physician Assistant Program, School of Allied Health Professions, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, June 1989
“Infectious Mononucleosis in the Athlete”, University of Wisconsin Sports Medicine Symposium, Concourse Hotel, Madison, WI, May 1989
“Safe, Age Appropriate Approaches to Children’s Physical Fitness”, for Pediatric Update ‘89, WHA Television, Madison, WI, May 1989
“Sports Medicine / Injury Prevention and Treatment”, presented to Wisconsin Amateur Softball Association Junior Olympic Coaches’ School, Madison, WI, April 1989
“Anabolic Steroid Use in Athletes”, presented to New Glarus High School, New Glarus, WI, March 1989
“Drugs in Sports”, presented to March of Dimes Youth Conference, Madison, WI, March 1989 “Anabolic Steroid Use in Athletes”, presented to Stoughton Middle School, Stoughton, WI,
February 1989
“The Pre-participation Health Evaluation for Sports”, presented to the Nurse Practitioner class of the School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, October 1988
“Transportation of the Great Vessels”, presented to the Department of Neonatology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, February 1988
“Sudden Death in the Young Athlete”, presented to the Department of Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, September 1987
“Giardiasis”, presented to the Department of Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MI, April 1987
“Fetal Alcohol Syndrome”, presented to the Child Development Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, December 1986
“Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome”, presented to the Department of Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, August 1986
PUBLICATIONS:
Primos,W and Nahouraii, R; Headache and the Athlete, In: Garrett W,. Kirkendall D, and Squire D, eds Principles and Practice of Primary Care Sports Medicine, Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2001: Chapter 24, 281-285.
Primos, W.A., “Sports Participation During Acute Illness”, The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 24 1:44-54, 1996.
Landry, G.L. and Primos, W.A., Anabolic Steroid Abuse, In: Barness L, ed Advances in Pediatrics, 1990.
Primos, W.A. and Landry, G.L., Fighting the Fads in Sports Nutrition, Contemporary Pediatrics, 6:14-50, 1989
Primos, W.A. and Evans, O.B., Acute Metabolic Acidosis due to Ibuprofen Overdose, Journal of Mississippi State Medical Association, September, 1987
Contributing Editor, Sports Medicine in Primary Care (1995-1997) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Pediatrics (fellow) AAP Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (charter member) North Carolina Medical Society
