Phillies' doc named head of MLB team physicians
Philadelphia Phillies' Team Physician and Sports Doc panelist Michael G. Ciccotti, MD, has been elected the 2013 President of Major League Baseball's Team Physician Association (TPA).
Phillies' doc named head of MLB team physicians
Philadelphia Phillies’ Team Physician and Sports Doc panelist Michael G. Ciccotti, MD, has been elected the 2013 President of Major League Baseball’s Team Physician Association (TPA).
Dr. Ciccotti, Chief of Sports Medicine at the Rothman Institute, was elected via vote by members of the TPA. He succeeds Dr. Charles Bush-Joseph, MD, Head Team Physician for the Chicago White Sox.
“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by my peers,” said Dr. Ciccotti. “I am looking forward to this leadership role and representing the group to the best of my abilities.”
As president, Dr. Ciccotti will act as medical liaison between the Commissioner’s office, the TPA and the Major League Baseball Players Association. Dr. Ciccotti will preside over the Major League Baseball TPA’s meetings in New York later this year.
This is an exciting time in Major League Baseball—medically speaking,” said Dr. Ciccotti. “Issues such as the use of performance enhancing drugs, concussions and research on the various types of baseball injuries will be just some of the projects we will focus on.
“Through our research relevant to the sport of baseball, analytical surveillance of baseball injuries, critical review of our shared clinical experience and development of injury prevention recommendations, we will be able to provide the best care for these athletes.”
Later this week, Sports Doc will talk with Dr. Ciccotti to learn more about his appointment and some of his plans for the 2013 season.
I know, negadelphia, but that could be the best Phillies news of 2013 right there.— PhillySubsMac- What date is the parade scheduled for?— delder
- Phils organization under CLueless rube finally has something to be proud of -- their team physician— warbiscuit
- so may we get it ..Rube likes older injury-probe players to keep the doctors sharp...— warbiscuit
- so now we get it...Rube likes older injury-probe players to keep the doctors sharp...— warbiscuit
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Rob Senior, Philly.com's sports medicine and fitness editor, has covered sports medicine, physical rehabilitation and various aspects of fitness for a variety of publications. He also enjoys following college and professional sports, and coaches his children's youth teams. Rob resides in Limerick, Pa. with his wife Maria and their children.
Here is our growing list of expert contributors:
Alfred Atanda, Jr., M.D., Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.
David Berkson, MD, Drexel Sports Medicine, Chief Medical Officer of the Keystone State Games/Pennsylvania Senior Games, assistant team physician for Drexel University.
Robert Cabry, M.D., Drexel Sports Medicine, Team physician for U.S. Figure Skating and associate team physician for Drexel Athletics.
Michael G. Ciccotti, M.D., Rothman Institute, Head Team Physician for the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Joseph’s University.
Peter F. DeLuca, M.D., Rothman Institute, Head Team Physician for the Philadelphia Eagles, Head Orthopedic Surgeon for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Joel H. Fish, Ph.D., Director of The Center For Sport Psychology in Philadelphia, Sport Psychology Consultant for the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers.
R. Robert Franks, D.O., Rothman Institute, Team Physician for the USA wrestling and consults for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Eugene Hong, M.D., Drexel Sports Medicine, Team physician for Drexel University, Philadelphia University, and Saint Joseph’s University; and team physician for the U.S. National Women’s U19 Lacrosse Team.
Jim McCrossin, ATC, Athletic Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Coach of both the Flyers and the Philadelphia Phantoms, the Flyers' AHL affiliate.
David Rubenstein, M.D., Main Line Health Lankenau Medical Center, Team Orthopedist for the Philadelphia 76ers.
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