Decosy Hercules, D.O., has joined St. Luke’s University Health Network as a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician, expanding access to St. Luke’s orthopedic care.

Based at St. Luke’s Monroe Campus and in Lehighton, he serves as the team physician for Jim Thorpe, Mahanoy Area, Marian Catholic, Northern Lehigh and Tamaqua high schools.

Dr. Hercules specializes in nonsurgical fracture care, concussion management, acute treatment for sprains and strains, overuse injuries, return-to-play decisions after injury or illness, pre-participation sports examinations and soft tissue injections/aspirations.

Dr. Hercules graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine after earning his undergraduate work at Montclair State University with a Bachelor of Science in molecular biology and minors in chemistry and classics.

He completed his residency in family medicine and osteopathic manipulative therapy at CarePoint Health Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey, followed by a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship at St. Luke’s.

Services include providing care and treatment for acute injuries, overuse injuries, concussion management, return-to-play decisions after illness or injury, athletes with acute and chronic illnesses, pre-participation sports examination and soft tissue injections/aspirations.

New patients can schedule an appointment with Dr. Hercules by contacting St. Luke’s Orthopedic Care at 484-526-1735.