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IndyCar and Indiana University Health have announced the appointment of Angela Fiege, MD to director of medical services for Indy NXT by Firestone and the addition of sports neurologist Bert Vargas…
Angela Fiege, MD, has been appointed as the director of medical services for Indy NXT by Firestone, in collaboration with Indiana University Health, and Bert Vargas, MD, has joined the IndyCar Medical Team as a sports neurologist. IU Health is the official healthcare provider for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the IndyCar Medical Team is staffed by IU Health experts in motorsports medicine. Fiege, a seasoned critical care and emergency medicine physician at IU Health, brings extensive experience in motorsports medicine. She will continue serving as deputy director of medical services for the NTT IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway alongside Medical Director Julia Vaizer, MD. Vargas, the first neurologist on the IndyCar Medical Team, will focus on post-incident evaluations and comprehensive care plans for drivers with his background in sports neurology and neurotrauma expertise. Vaizer emphasizes the importance of their expertise in promoting safety and well-being within the organization.
