The Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group, an affiliate of Northwell Health, has entered a partnership with Long Island University to be named an Official Partner and Orthopedic Group of LIU Athletics.
They will be providing orthopedic sideline, game, and event medical coverage across the Brookville Campus. In addition, player physicals and overall player health will be expertly managed, in LIU’s continuous commitment to the health and development of its players.
Dr.James Paci, Orlin & Cohen’s Director of Sports Medicine for Suffolk County, has been appointed as medical director and head team physician for LIU/Brookville Athletics.
Paci will oversee and provide care for 460 athletes participating in 17 Division I athletic teams. Dr. Leslie Ellis, a primary care sports medicine specialist, and the Orlin & Cohen Sports Medicine team will assist in providing comprehensive sports medicine care for LIU’s student-athletes.
“Orlin & Cohen has long been recognized as Long Island’s premier sports medicine provider and their inclusion in our athletic program is a significant benefit to our athletes and programs,” said Dr. William Martinov, LIU director of athletics.
“We are proud to have been selected as the official Orthopedic and Sports Medicine provider for Long Island University Athletics and to provide immediate access to high-quality subspecialty care for its athletes,” said Michael Passet, CEO of The Orlin & Cohen Medical Specialists Group.
