Jordan D. Metzl, MD
Jordan D Metzl, MD, is a sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery. With a practice of more than 20,000 patients, Dr. Metzl is widely known for his passion for sports medicine and fitness. His focus is to safely return athletes to the playing field of their choice and to keep them there. In addition to his busy practices in New York and in Greenwich, Connecticut, Dr. Metzl is an award winning author and medical columnist for Triathlete Magazine. His books include The Young Athlete (Little Brown) and The Athlete’s Book of Home Remedies (Rodale).
Regularly voted among New York’s top sports medicine doctors by New York magazine, Dr. Metzl takes care of athletic patients of all ages and lectures and teaches extensively both nationally and internationally. Dr. Metzl appears regularly on media programs including the Today Show and Good Morning America, and in print media including the New York Times, discussing the issues of fitness and health. Dr. Metzl is also the sports medicine consultant to the Radio City Rockettes.
In addition to his busy medical practice and academic interests, he practices what he preaches. He is a former collegiate soccer player, a 29-time marathon runner and 10-time Ironman finisher. He lives, works, and works out in New York City.
Appointments
Associate Attending Physician, Hospital for Special SurgeryAssociate Attending Pediatrician, Hospital for Special Surgery
Specialty
Primary Care Sports Medicine ServiceSpecial Expertise
Dance Medicine
Running Injuries
Young Athletes
Medical Issues related to Sports Medicine
Awards
"Best Doctors in New York," New York magazine, 2009, 2010, 2011
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Industry Relationships |
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As of March 27, 2013, Dr. Metzl reported no financial interest relationships with healthcare industry.
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Education
University of Missouri, Missouri
Residency
Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship
Vanderbilt University, Adult Sports MedicineHarvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, Adolecent Sports Medicine and Dance Medicine
State Licensure
New YorkJordan D. Metzl, MD has contributed to the following articles on HSS.edu:
For Patients
- Concussions In Young Athletes
- Sports Medicine for Coaches
- Doctor's Orders for Healthy Running
- Common Running Injuries
- In the Home Stretch: Optimizing Your Last Month Before the Marathon (2009 presentation)
- In the Home Stretch: Optimizing Your Last Month Before the Marathon (2010 presentation)
- Runners' Health and Marathon Training
- New York Road Runners Learning Series: Hospital for Special Surgery Presents Runners’ Health and Marathon Training
- Injury Prevention for Marathoners: Keeping Running Safe and Healthy
For Professionals
Selected Publications
For more publications, please see the PubMed listing.Selected Books/Chapters
The Athletes' Book of Home Remedies
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Articles Featuring Dr. Metzl
- Dr. Metzl discusses, "Taking Care of Your Athletic Body," on ESPN.com's Power Talk.
Watch Video: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=8457418 - Iron-strength workout: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-263-266-14177-0,00.html
- http://running.competitor.com/2012/03/injuries/do-it-yourself-injury-prevention-interview-with-dr-jordan-metzl_48340
- Vanity Fair: http://www.vanityfair.com/online/beauty/2012/05/Meet-Jordan-D-Metzl-MD-My-Favorite-Sports-Medicine-Doctor
- http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/46774734#46774734
- http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/15/10691486-natalie-morales-on-the-workout-that-whipped-her-into-shape
Contact Information
Office Locations
River Terrace519 East 72nd Street
Suite 206
New York, NY 10021
Tel: 212.606.1678
Fax: 212.774.2370
Greenwich Office
143 Sound Beach Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
Mailing Address
Hospital for Special Surgery535 East 70th Street
New York, New York 10021
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