Dr Eric Small is a nationally recognized sports medicine physician with over 20 years of experience dedicated to optimize the health and performance of athletes at every level- from young competitors to seasoned professionals. Board certified in both Pediatrics and Sports Medicine, Dr. Small offers a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to injury prevention, diagnosis, and recovery.

He is  Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopedics and Pediatrics at Icahn School of Medicine in New York City. In this role he teaches and mentors Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows.   Dr. Small is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and he is a previous chair of the AAP council on Sports Medicine and Fitness. Dr. Small holds a Certifiate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM).

Dr. Small is a passionate educator and researcher, with numerous publications on sports-related injuries, biometrics, and return to play protocols. He regularly presents at national and international conferences, and he serves as a consultant to schools, athletic programs, and professional sports organizations.

-Dr. Small attended Haverford College, where he played competitive tennis.

-Dr. Small completed his medical degree at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School and Pediatric Residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

-Dr. Small has completed two sports medicine fellowships:

• Harvard- Boston Children’s Hospital
• McMaster University – Ontario, Canada

Dr. Small coached his 4 sons in soccer, tennis and baseball for over 16 years. Two sons played tennis in college and two sons played baseball in college. 

He has been named a top Sports Doc in New York Magazine, and Westchester Magazine annually since 2006..

“I first got interested in sports medicine when I was 11. I was diagnosed with little league elbow (correct diagnosis- incorrect treatment) and was told I would never be able to pitch again. I knew there had to be a  better way to treat sports injuries”

” I have always been athletic and played baseball and tennis throughout high school and I was on the varsity tennis team at Haverford College.  I currently play competitive tennis a few times a week. I workout regularly, jog weekly, participate in various marathons and runs, and tennis doubles with my sons.”