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Medical Board

Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams

Dr. Adams founded the Gesundheit! Institute in 1972. His life was featured in the movie Patch Adams, starring Robin Williams. Adams is currently based in Arlington, Virginia, where he promotes alternative health care in collaboration with the institute.

Charles Griffin

“Chas” Griffin is a pastoral psychotherapist, author, and educator based in western New York. He is co-author of the book, Companions in Courage - Triumphant Tales of Heroic Athletes.

Dr. James Kelly

Dr. Kelly is a professor of neurosurgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and a neurologist at University Hospital. He was formerly Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at Northwestern University and Medical Director of the Chicago Neurological Institute. He received the 1997 James Brady Award from the Brain Injury Association of Illinois. Dr. Kelly helped develop severity and baseline-testing criteria for the American Academy of Neurology.

Dr. Jeffrey Minkoff

Dr. Minkoff is a prominent orthopedic surgeon who has served as team physician for various terms with the Islanders, Jets, Knicks, Nets and the Cosmos since 1973. He studied (and later partnered with) Dr. James Nicholas at Lenox Hill Hospital. Minkoff later moved to New York University Medical Center where he was named Director of Sports Medicine. He is currently in private practice in Boca Raton, FL.

Chris Reichart

Former strength and conditioning coach of the Florida Panthers and former scout for the Atlanta Thrashers.

Dr. Ernie Valutis

Dr. Valutis is a counseling psychologist, sports consultant, and writer based in Williamsville, New York. He is co-author of the book, Companions in Courage - Triumphant Tales of Heroic Athletes.

Steve Wirth

Mr. Wirth is owner of New York Sports & Physical Therapy Institute on Long Island. He is the former team physical therapist for the New York Islanders.