Robert S. Gotlin

Robert S. Gotlin, DO, is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and is an academic and clinical authority in the subspecialty of orthopedic and sports medicine and rehabilitation. His medical school training was at the Southeastern University of the Health Sciences in Miami, Florida, after which he had his internship at the Brookdale Hospital Medical Center and his residency training at the Mount Sinai Hospital, both in New York City. His interests include sports injuries, back pain, running injuries, tailbone pain, youth sports, and exercise prescription. He has written extensively and has lectured nationally and internationally on these topics.

Gotlin frequently appears in the media, on radio, television, and in print. He hosted the Dr. Rob Says . . . Sports Health and Fitness show, which aired on 1050 ESPN, where he offered expertise and advice on a myriad of related topics. He has served on the medical team with W. Norman Scott, MD, team physician for the New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Liberty (WNBA) and was physiatrist consultant to Michael Kelly, MD, team physician for the New Jersey Nets (NBA) and to Stuart Hershon, MD, team physician for the New York Yankees (MLB). He also is the team physician for the Harlem Wizards professional basketball team.