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John Difiori, MD, Family Medicine, New York, NY, Hospital for Special Surgery

JohnPDifioriMDFACSM, FAMSSM

Family Medicine New York, NY

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Chief, Primary Sports Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery; NBA Director of Sports Medicine

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Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1992 - 1994
  • Lancaster General Hospital
    Lancaster General HospitalResidency, Family Medicine, 1989 - 1992
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1991 - 1992
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Sports Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Practice Alone Doesn’t Make Perfect - Genetics and Family Dynamics Play a Large Role in Athletic Achievement
    Practice Alone Doesn’t Make Perfect - Genetics and Family Dynamics Play a Large Role in Athletic AchievementOctober 30th, 2019
  • Drs. Michael Ryan, John DiFiori & More: 4 Sports Medicine Physicians on the Move — February 2018 Featured
    Drs. Michael Ryan, John DiFiori & More: 4 Sports Medicine Physicians on the Move — February 2018 FeaturedMarch 16th, 2018
  • Drs. Justin Tunis, Ian Wendel & More: 7 Sports Medicine Physicians on the Move Featured
    Drs. Justin Tunis, Ian Wendel & More: 7 Sports Medicine Physicians on the Move FeaturedFebruary 16th, 2018
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