Dr. Opalacz was born and raised in Connecticut, attended Elon University, and fell in love with the great state of North Carolina. He attended Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and completed a five-year residency at a Level I trauma center at York Wellspan Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Opalacz is fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine at Orlando Health Medical Center in Orlando, Florida. During his time in Orlando, Dr. Opalacz worked closely with Major League Soccer team: Orlando City Soccer, Orlando City Pride Women’s team, Kissimmee Fire Frog Minor League Baseball, University of Central Florida Men's basketball, Washington Nationals training camp, and Team USA Beach Soccer in Italy. He also worked closely with several local high schools for sports physical and multi-sports coverage. He is now working closely with Gardner Webb University Athletic Department.