Naomi Albertson, MD
Osteoporosis Specialist Physician
Dr. Naomi Albertson is devoted to the thorough evaluation and treatment of patients with osteoporosis and increased risk of bone fracture. From her earliest years, Naomi Albertson, MD, has been fascinated with sports. Her own journey from youth activity through NCAA collegiate competition as a gymnast and tennis player led to her fascination of biomechanics, orthopedics, and athletic performance. She has been intrigued by the advances over the last two decades in sport performance and nutrition which is what led to her exploration of non-surgical treatments of musculoskeletal injuries and a career in sports medicine.
Dr. Albertson’s background includes more than 20 years of clinical experience evaluating and treating musculoskeletal pain and injury in children to seniors. She exemplifies passion for collegiality, collaboration, and treating patients as individuals with unique goals. With her extensive knowledge of bones and muscles, and experience in injury, recovery, and performance, Dr. Albertson works with her patients in a spirit of compassion and openness to help them understand their options and choose the most effective treatment plans available. Additionally, when appropriate, she offers personalized exercise and nutritional programs to restore normal function and improve performance.
Dr. Albertson earned her medical degree (M.D.) from Tufts University, completed her internship in family medicine at Loma Linda University Hospital, followed by a residency at San Jose Medical Center and fellowship in Sports Medicine at Stanford University. She is board certified by the American Academy of Family Medicine and speaks fluent Spanish.
Dr. Albertson is proud to be a Regenexx Physician. All Regenexx physicians are musculoskeletal experts with extensive training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, as well as complex, image-guided injections of your body’s own healing agents to treat orthopedic issues.
When she’s not treating patients or giving back to the community (and beyond) through teaching and public speaking, she makes plenty of time for skiing, hiking, swimming, and other outdoor exercise in the beautiful natural environment around Reno, often accompanied by her husband, two children and dogs.
Dr. Albertson Specialties
Sports Medicine, with a focus on evaluating and treating musculoskeletal pain and injury, abnormal bone quality (osteopenia and osteoporosis), and nutritional guidance for injury recovery and performance maximization.
- Sports Medicine
- Non-surgical joint injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Sport related concussion management
- Nutritional support for injury, recovery, and performance maximization
- Splints, exercise, and other support
- Ultrasound Guided Joint Injections including: shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, ankles and feet
- Musculoskeletal care – sprains, strains, tendonitis, cartilage injuries, ligament injuries, arthritis
- Bone and joint health
- Treatment of arthritis
- Emergent and non-emergent injuries
- Abnormal bone quality (osteopenia and osteoporosis)
Dr. Albertson is available for appointments at these office Locations:
Reno, NV
Sierra Neurosurgery Group
5590 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89511
Sparks, NV
5070 Ion Drive #200
Sparks, NV 89436
Dr. Albertson’s Curriculum
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Education
2002-2003
San Jose Medical Center/Stanford University, Fellowship in Sports Medicine
2000-2002
San Jose Medical Center/Stanford University, Resident in Family Practice, Board Certified
1999-2000
Loma Linda University Medical Center, Intern in Family Practice
1995-1999
Tufts University School of Medicine, MD
1989-1993
University of California at Davis, BS and BA
Professional Experience
2013 – 2022
Reno Orthopedic Clinic, Reno, NV
Sports medicine physician
2020 – 2021
Grand Rounds, Reno, NV
Telemedicine physician and medial liason
2013 – 2022
Dr. Ni’s OC2, owner/president
Owner and developer of Dr. Ni’s OC2 total frame support supplement
2011 – 2013
Kaiser Permanente, San Mateo, Ca
Employed sports medicine and family medicine physician
2009 – 2011
Women’s Health Center and Family Care Clinic, Jackson, WY
Employed family physician in private practice group
Duties include daily outpatient clinic hours, telephone call coverage, infant care
2007 – 2008
Sports Medicine/Family Practice
Teton Valley Hospital and Surgery Center, Driggs, WY
Employed physician with duties including outpatient clinic and urgent care. Driggs, ID
2007 – 2008
Sports Medicine
Vitality Sports Medicine, LLC
Private practice – non-operative sports medicine in Wilson, WY
2003 – 2006
Marin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Founding partner of a multi-specialty orthopedic group in San Rafael, Ca. Evaluated and treated new and established patients, assessed and treated musculoskeletal trauma and referred to orthopedic partners for surgical care when appropriate. www.marinorthopedics.com
Certifications
Board Certified by the American Board of Family Physicians
Previously certified by imPACT for concussion management and by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry for bone density treatment
Licensed medical doctor in California and Nevada
Awards
2009
Kaiser Permanente GLOW award in recognition of outstanding care
2002
Resident Award, received in recognition of teaching in residency
San Jose Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program
1999
Mary Jo Nugent Award, received for outstanding contributions in breast cancer research
Tufts University School of Medicine
1999
Massachusetts Medical Society Award, received for founding a free medical clinic and organizing the first annual silent auction for “The Sharewood Project”
Organizations
American Association of Family Physicians
American Medical Society of Sports Medicine
Nevada Family Physicians
Research Experience
2002-2003
Independent Research
Dr. Doulas Blatz, Cupertino, CA. Retrospective analysis of recovery time in athletic versus non-athletic patients status post OATS procedure for the treatment of osteochondritis dessicans.
1996
Clinical Research Assistant
Dr. Erban, New England Medical Center, Dept. of Hematology and Oncology, Boston, MA.
Retrospective analysis of patients seen at NEMC between 1980 and 1996 for the diagnosis of breast cancer.
1992 – 1993
Biophysics Laboratory Assistant
University of California at Davis, Department of Applied Science, Davis, CA
1993
Independent Research
University of California at Davis, Division of Biological Sciences, Bodega Bay, CA
Extracurricular
2022 – present
Owner of Reno Sports Science, a company dedicated to using technology to advance sport performance
2020 – present
Medical advisory board member for MedFit Care
2016 – present
Associate Faculty University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
2020 – present
Speaker for “Vonlanthen’s Nutrition Athlete Summit”, an annual conference for sports and nutrition experts
2013 – present
Head Team physician for Reno Aces
2013 – 2022
Owner and president of Dr. Ni’s OC2, a supplement company created to support strength of bones and muscles with age
2011 – 2016
Medical Captain Western States Endurance Run
2007 – 2009
Moose Hockey, NHL minor hockey league, Jackson, WY
Head Team Physician
2007 – 2009
Grand Targhee Races, Driggs, WY
Head Team Physician
2007 – 2010
Grand Targhee Ski Resort Doctor patrol
2003 – 2007
Envirosports, Inc., San Francisco, CA
Head physician for multisport/triathlon medical coverage including Alcatraz Sharkfest, Alcatraz Triathlon, Napa Triathlon and others.
2003
United States Olympic Committee
Travelled with U.S. National Judo team to Hamburg, Germany to assist with medical coverage, and host physician for the international multi-sport “Titan Games” in San Jose, CA
Personal
Fluent in Spanish.
Interests include spending time with my family, gardening, skiing, hiking, paddling and travel.