Orthopaedic Surgeon And Sports Medicine Specialist Kevin Plancher M.D. Serves As Manhattanville College's Team Physician

Kevin Plancher M.D. the renowned New York and Connecticut Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist has recently been selected to serve as Manhattanville College's Sport Teams physician. As part of the new partnership between Plancher Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and Manhattanville College, a comprehensive allied health team has been formed to enhance the quality of care for student-athletes.

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 24, 2008 -- Kevin Plancher M.D. the renowned New York and Connecticut Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist has recently been selected to serve as Manhattanville College's Sport Teams physician. As part of the new partnership between Plancher Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and Manhattanville College, a comprehensive allied health team has been formed to enhance the quality of care for student-athletes.
    
"Manhattanville College Sports Medicine is privileged to be affiliated with Plancher Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as our student-athletes will benefit from our close working relationship," said Scott McIver, Manhattanville College's Head Athletic Trainer.

Kevin Plancher M.D. formed Plancher Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine with offices in New York City, The Bronx and Greenwich, Connecticut. Plancher Orthopaedics is a leader in the field of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injury and rehabilitation. He is an official orthopaedic surgeon for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard teams and is the Chairman of the Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles in Greenwich, Connecticut, a not-for-profit foundation whose major mission is to effectively promote, support, develop and encourage research and education concerning orthopaedic care and advancements in musculoskeletal diseases. Dr. Plancher has once again been selected to be in the prestigious 7th and latest edition of Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors®, as well as New York Magazine's "Best Doctor's" in New York and Connecticut Magazine's, "Best Doctor's" in Connecticut.
    
"Injury prevention, treatment options and effective rehabilitation are vital keys for young athletes to stay in the game," said Kevin Plancher M.D.

About Plancher Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Plancher Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, formed by Kevin Plancher, M.D., is a leader in the field of Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, and acute emergency treatment of sports injury and rehabilitation. Visit our website at www.plancherortho.com.

Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles
A non-profit Foundation formed by Kevin Plancher, M.D. dedicated to advancements in research and education for orthopaedics and sports medicine. Visit our website at www.ofals.org.

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