Dr. Mindaugas Gudelis, MD
Dr. Mindaugas Gudelis is a physician specialising in sports medicine and musculoskeletal ultrasound, with over a decade of experience in elite and professional sport. He served as team doctor across multiple divisions of FC Barcelona, including football, basketball, handball, and roller hockey, where he was responsible for injury diagnostics, return-to-play decisions, and medical support in high-performance contexts. His experience spans high-impact sports, with particular expertise in tennis medicine.
Trained in both family medicine and sports medicine, Dr. Gudelis also holds a doctorate in surgical sciences and has contributed to the development of diagnostic algorithms for acute abdominal conditions in emergency settings. His work in sport focuses on the integration of ultrasound imaging into the assessment and management of musculoskeletal injuries, including tendinopathies, joint pathologies, and overuse syndromes.
Alongside his clinical roles, he has taught in medical and postgraduate sport science programmes and participated in international medical teams at major tournaments. His multidisciplinary expertise supports evidence-based decision-making for injury prevention, performance optimisation, and athlete welfare.
Friday 17th April
Rapid Injury Assessment: On-Field Strategies to Prevent Minor Issues from Becoming Major.
Dr. Mindaugas Gudelis outlines quick on-field injury assessment techniques to catch issues early and prevent minor injuries from escalating into serious ones.