Education:

Dr. Lickteig played basketball at Washburn University and then graduated from KU School of Medicine in Wichita.

Residency:

He completed a family medicine residency and sports medicine fellowship at Ascension Via Christi in Wichita. During his fellowship, he cared for active community individuals and was part of the care team for student-athletes at Wichita State University and Newman University.

Certification:

Board Certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine

Biography:

Dr. Lickteig is a board-certified primary care sports medicine physician dedicated to helping patients of all ages stay active, healthy, and injury-free. With a background in both primary care and sports medicine, Dr. Lickteig takes a comprehensive, patient-centered approach—focusing not only on treating injuries, but also on optimizing performance, preventing future problems, and supporting long-term wellness. He is able to see the entire picture of your health with his background. 

Dr. Lickteig cares for a wide range of patients, from competitive athletes to active individuals to those who cannot walk on their own. He sees patients of all ages and abilities. 

“There is no one-size-fits-all answer for your healthcare. I enjoy working with patients to find the option that works best for them. You will never find me telling you what you must do. Rather, I try to lay out all of the reasonable options that you have.” 

Hometown:

Originally from Wichita, and now lives on a small farm in Kingman County.

Hobbies:

Dr. Lickteig enjoys hunting, watching and playing sports, and spending time with his wife and 4 kids.

Why do you choose to work in rural healthcare?:

“Since choosing medicine as a career, I knew that I wanted to practice at a place where I could see patients in the ER, hospital, on the sideline, and in the clinic. I knew that a smaller community was the best and only way that I could do this. I also love the idea of knowing people and doing important work in a community rather than being lost in the shuffle of a huge city or organization.”

Areas of Expertise and Services:

• Diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal injuries (sprains, strains, fractures, and overuse injuries)
• Non-surgical orthopedic care
• Sports-related concussion evaluation and management
• Joint and soft tissue injections, including ultrasound-guided procedures
• Injury prevention strategies and movement analysis
• Exercise prescription and performance optimization
• Treatment of chronic conditions affecting activity (arthritis, tendonitis, etc.)
• Pre-participation physical exams and return-to-play evaluations