07/21/2026
🏈 Two former Division I football players are now leading the medical care of Columbia's 31 varsity athletic programs.
Dr. Thomas Bottiglieri has been named Head Team Physician, overseeing primary care sports medicine, concussion management, and the day-to-day medical needs of our student-athletes.
Dr. Charles Popkin has been appointed as the newly established role of Head Orthopedic Surgeon for Columbia Athletics, directing surgical care and partnering closely with Dr. Bottiglieri on injury prevention and return-to-play decisions.
"Protecting the health and well-being of our student-athletes requires a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach," said Dr. William N. Levine, chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery.
Together, Drs. Bottiglieri and Popkin, along with a comprehensive team of sports medicine providers, bring the same coordination and trust they learned on the field to protecting every Columbia Lion. 🦁
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