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Novant Health is proud to serve as the official healthcare provider for the Greensboro Swarm. Both Novant Health and the Swarm are committed to developing players the right way, and keeping them safe and healthy while on and off the court.

Dr. Colton Wood, of Novant Health Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Thomasville and Lexington, serves as the Greensboro Swarm’s dedicated team physician. Dr. Wood completed medical school at the University of Georgia. He went on to complete his family medicine residency at the University of Virginia, and his sports medicine fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist, and enjoys being able to customize programs that are specifically designed to help his patients excel at their sport of choice. Dr. Wood previously served as assistant sports medicine physician for the Carolina Hurricanes (NHL), as well as for sports teams at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and High Point University.

Novant Health is an established industry leader, providing comprehensive and specialized orthopedic and sports medicine care across North Carolina. In the Piedmont Triad, a team of more than 35 specialty trained orthopedic and sports medicine doctors and advanced practice providers offer patients the latest in surgical expertise, advanced technology and sports performance care.

Novant Health also serves as the official sports medicine provider for several professional sports teams, including the Charlotte Hornets (NBA), Charlotte Checkers (AHL), Charlotte Independence (USL), Joe Gibbs Racing and Chip Ganassi Racing. In the Piedmont Triad, Novant Health also has a strong relationship with the Greensboro Grasshoppers (High-A) and the Carolina Thunderbirds (FPHL).

Novant Health is proud to be the official sports medicine provider for High Point University athletics and Salem Academy and College student-athletes. The sports medicine team also provides athletic training coverage for numerous middle and high schools across the Triad.