About the Eagles, Phillies Team Physicians

This is an exciting and important time for the Rothman Institute doctors who serve as team physicians for the Eagles and Phillies. With the NFL in full gear, Rothman Institute physicians have a vital role to play to help keep the Eagles in the game. And with the recent completion of the Phillies outstanding season as National League East Division Champions, Rothman Institute physicians prepare these players for their off-season conditioning.

As official team physicians for both the Eagles and Phillies, the Rothman Institute has provided decades of sports medicine knowledge and experience to some of the greatest professional athletes who’ve ever played in Philadelphia. Rothman’s sports medicine care also extends to student athletes at:

• St. Joseph University
• Rutgers-Camden University
• Cheyney University
• Audubon High School
• Camden Catholic High School
• Lenape High School
• Cherokee High School
• Neumann High School
• Shawnee High School
• Seneca High School
• Pleasantville High School
• St. Augustine Prep
• Absegami High School
• Oakcrest High School
• Roman Catholic High School
• Upper Darby High School
• Academy Park High School
• Germantown Academy

The Team Physician’s Role

The past decade has seen a tremendous increase in sports medicine care not only on the professional level but also on the collegiate and high school levels.  Today, team physicians are a common site on the sidelines and are increasingly present at team practices, in addition to the games. They take care of the athletes on and off the field.

From pre-participation screening and managing injuries on the field, to injury prevention and rehabilitation, it is the ultimate responsibility of the team physician to coordinate all elements of the athlete’s well being to ensure his/her safe participation in team athletics. Team physicians have special training, education, and a special interest in evaluating and treating sports-related injuries.

When not with their team, these physicians see patients of all ages and competitive levels.