Sports Medicine

Phone: 203-432-0334
Fax:  203-432-8141
203- 432-2467 (Athletic Dept. Dwyer Rehabilitation Center)
203-432-0123 (YUHS Urgent Care)

Clinic Hours:

• Monday through Thursday 8:30 am - 11:45 am (walk-in)
  Friday 9:30 - 11:30 (walk-in) am and 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm (by appointment)

After Hours Emergency Locations:

• Urgent Care

Our Staff

Department Chief: Dr. James Perlotto, MD
Clinician: John Dailinger, PAC
Clinical Manager: Melanie McCloskey, RN
Nurse: Michel Gusmano, RN
Senior Administrative Assistant: Stephanie Muzyka

The Sports Medicine Clinic is a walk-in clinic at the YUHS which may be utilized by intercollegiate varsity athletes who become injured or ill. If an injury or illness should develop while you're practicing or playing, you should advise your athletic trainer so that appropriate medical follow-up can be arranged. Treatment programs are designed to return athletes to full competition as soon as safely possible. However, it is expected that athletes will adhere to the prescribed therapy to facilitate this goal.

Services offered by the Sports Medicine Clinic

Pre-season Screening
A review of the medical history on all varsity intercollegiate athletes will be performed in the pre-season with some athletes requiring further evaluations.

Evaluation of Athletic Injuries
A daily clinic is available during the hours noted above. It is a walk in clinic available for varsity athletes who sustain injuries and appointments will be available upon arrival. Treatment and diagnostic studies are promptly instituted.

Sports Dietitian
Appointments with a sports dietician are also available, please call 432-0334 to schedule.

Injury Surveillance
Records are kept on all known injuries and then compared to NCAA statistics to determine unusual frequency in a specific sport. If found, preventive intervention is instituted.

Restriction From Participation
Athletes who are injured or have chronic illnesses that can adversely be affected from participation in a specific sport will be restricted from play. A disability list of injured athletes who are restricted is distributed daily to the trainers. At that time activities may be limited and rehabilitation programs are instituted.

Control of Infectious Diseases
The Sports Medicine Department monitors outbreaks of infectious disease on teams and institutes preventive measures.

Game Coverage
A Clinician attends sporting events where there is a high incidence of contact injuries. These include football, soccer (men and women), ice hockey (men) and lacrosse (men).

Medical Supplies
Medical supplies are provided to the gymnasium, rink and field house to be used in case of an emergency.