Medical Staff

The Orlando Solar Bears would like to thank our All-Star Medical Team. We proudly recommend the following health professionals:

Dr. Jason M. Epstein, MD - Sports Medicine Physician (Non-Surgical)

Rothman Orthopaedics

Dr. Epstein is a board certified physician specializing in sports medicine. He completed his residency in family medicine at Inspira Healthcare Network in Woodbury, NJ and followed with a sports medicine fellowship at Halifax Health. He currently serves as the head team physician for the Orlando Solar Bears and works closely with professional wrestling the performing arts, and local high schools. Dr. Epstein is certified with the Performing Arts Medicine Association. He has served as a team physician for the Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliate Daytona Tortugas, Bethune Cookman University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona State College, Legacy Dance Studio, and several local high schools. He has previously worked with SpaceX to perform exercise treadmill testing for cardiovascular evaluation.

- To further expand his role as a leader within the medical community Dr. Epstein obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Fox School of Business within Temple University. He holds multiple academic appointments including; Florida State University, University of Central Florida, and Loma Linda University.

- His areas of expertise include physical fitness and the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries. He is fellowship trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Injection therapies that Dr. Epstein may consider, include corticosteroid, viscosupplementation, and regenerative therapies, including platelet rich plasma (PRP) and biologic therapies. In addition, he is skilled in the management of sports-related concussion. He is active in research, serving as associate director of research for primary care sports medicine, and has particular interest in core muscle and overuse injuries along with biologic therapies in the treatment of acute and chronic conditions.

- Dr. Epstein is specially trained in TenJet, a needle-like device specifically designed to treat tendinosis and chronic tendinitis to provide relief from chronic tendon pain. This minimally invasive tendon treatment requires only a small incision, and is performed in an outpatient setting using real-time ultrasound imaging to visualize diseased tissue.

- Dr. Epstein is a native of New Jersey and grew up in Cherry Hill. He holds memberships among a number of professional societies, including the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Performing Arts Medicine Association.

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Dr. John A. Ruder, MD - Sports Medicine Surgeon

Rothman Orthopaedics

Dr. John Ruder is a fellowship trained sports medicine surgeon specializing in all facets of sports related injury prevention and treatment.  He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in Biology and subsequently earned his medical degree from the University of Central Florida.  He completed an orthopaedic residency at Carolinas Medical Center, followed by a sports medicine fellowship with E. Lyle Cain, MD, Jeffery R. Dugas, MD, Benton A. Emblom MD, and James R. Andrews, MD at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama.

- Dr. Ruder has particular interest in hip preservation.  Non-arthritic hip preservation surgeries include arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labrum repair/reconstruction, endoscopic gluteus medius and proximal hamstring repair, as well as mini-open treatment of core muscle injury (sports hernia).  Additionally, he treats sports related injuries of the shoulder and knee.

- Dr. Ruder has previously provided on-site medical coverage for Tuskegee University, SEC Baseball Tournament, Birmingham Barons, Birmingham Ballet, and Vestavia Hills High School.  His research interests include sports medicine and hip preservation, having published numerous articles on these topics.  In addition, he has presented his research at multiple local and national orthopaedic conferences.

- Dr. Ruder utilizes a team approach to patient care, leading his patients’ treatment planning and ensuring thorough communication across all medical team members.

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Cameron Nelson LAT, ATC - Head Athletic Trainer 

- Cameron Nelson joined AdventHealth as the Head Athletic Trainer for the Orlando Solar Bears in 2022. The Chesapeake, Virginia native gradated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Longwood University and completed his Master of Exercise Science from Pennsylvania Western University. Cameron comes to Orlando by way of the Mississippi Sea Wolves in the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL). 

Kristin Triassi - Athletic Care Coordinator 

- Kristin Triassi is a Certified Athletic Trainer who joined AdventHealth in 2019 as a Care Advocate for the Orlando Solar Bears. Kristin graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. Kristin then went on to the University of Arkansas where she earned a Master of Athletic Training degree. Kristin's previous stops include the University of Nevada, Reno, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and Tulane University. 

Dr. Kirk Solberg, DMD - Official Team Dentist of the Orlando Solar Bears

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Dr. Solberg graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1992 from the University of Florida College of Dentistry in Gainesville, Florida. While attending, he was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon honorary dental society, earned multiple leadership awards, served as class president for 3 years, and was presented with the American College of Dentists Award for outstanding ethics and professionalism.

After graduating in 1984 from the first class at the new Lake Mary High School in Lake Mary, FL, Dr. Solberg received his B.A. Cum Laude degree from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN with a double major in Chemistry and Norwegian language.  While there he strengthened his love of hockey as a member of the student section Blue Line Club. 

Dr. Solberg is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association, Dental Society of Greater Orlando, International College of Oral Implantologists, and a past president of the University of Florida College of Dentistry Alumni Association. He has served as Assistant Scout Master and Chaplain for his son’s Boy Scout troop, a board member for Seminole County Young Life, a board member and camp chef for Central Care Mission, and is currently an elder at Northland Church in Longwood, FL.

Completing his first year as the team dentist for the Orlando Solar Bears 2023-24 hockey season re-ignited his love for the game, but his favorite aspect of his role was getting to know the players, coaches, and staff.

Dr. Aaron Isler - Official Endodontist of the Orlando Solar Bears

Orlando Endodontic Specialists

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Dr. Aaron Isler attended Michigan State University and the University of Michigan , School of Dentistry where he received his DDS degree. He then attended the University of Florida , School of Dentistry where he received his Endodontic certification and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Oral Biology. He also completed an Endodontic fellowship at the University of Florida.

Dr. Isler has done extensive research on rotary files and the effects of endodontic irrigants on microbial growth. Dr. Isler had his research published in two articles in the Journal of Endodontics. Adjunct clinical professor at the University of Florida School of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics.