Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, a world leader in orthopaedics and the largest private practice in the United States, announced today it has renewed its multifaceted partnership with Saint Joseph's Athletics, a relationship that dates back to 1996. Led by Dr. Michael Ciccotti, Medical Director; Dr. Sommer Hammoud, Head Team Physician and Dr. Marc Harwood, Head Medical Physician, the multi-year extension continues Rothman's position as the "Exclusive Orthopaedic Partner and Official Team Physicians of Saint Joseph's Athletics."  The extended agreement was secured by Van Wagner, Saint Joseph's Athletics sponsorship agency. 

"Over the years, we've had an outstanding relationship with the entire team at Saint Joseph's," said Alexander R. Vaccaro, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A, President of Rothman Orthopaedics, Richard H. Rothman Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics, and Professor of Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals. "Rothman Orthopaedics remains committed to providing the highest level of care to the St. Joe's student-athletes, who depend on us to keep them at the top of their performance on and off the field." 
 
"We're thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with Saint Joseph's," said Dr. Michael Ciccotti, Everett J. and Marian Gordon Professor of Orthopaedics and Chief of Sports Medicine at Rothman Orthopaedics. "Additionally, we look forward to continuing to educate the student-athletes on the latest evidence-based recommendations, prevention and treatment options which are essential for keeping all athletes safe."
 
"One of our primary goals here on Hawk Hill is to provide a transformative and holistic student-athlete experience with health and safety at the forefront," said Director of Athletics, Jill Bodensteiner. "Rothman Orthopaedic Institute's industry-leading and world class care for our student-athletes plays an integral role in the success of the St. Joe's Hawks and we are thrilled to continue this great partnership."
  
About Rothman Orthopaedics
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is the largest musculoskeletal practice in the United States according to Becker's Review. A world-leader in the field of orthopaedics, Rothman Orthopaedics partners with health systems, hospitals and physicians to build enduring musculoskeletal systems of care in communities that are high-quality, compassionate, affordable and grounded in evidence-based medicine.
 
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute orthopaedists treat patients in 44 locations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and in Florida through its partnership with AdventHealth. Rothman also has surgical privileges at 58 facilities across the tristate region. With experts in nine orthopaedic subspecialties including spine, hip and knee, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, sports medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, orthopaedic oncology and trauma, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is recognized for excellence in clinical treatment methods, research, education and technology.
 
Consistently recognized as national and regional "Top Docs," Rothman Orthopaedic Institute is proud to be the official team physicians for the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, 76ers, the iconic Radio City Rockettes, The Big East Conference, as well as over 40 college and high school teams.
 
For more information, please visit RothmanOrtho.com.

About Van Wagner
Van Wagner is a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Wagner Group LLC that creates, advises, and sells on behalf of world-class teams, leagues, brands, properties, and colleges. An innovator in the sports and media business, Van Wagner is a global leader in high-impact broadcast visible signage throughout the MLB, NBA, NCAA, and the highest levels of international soccer, sponsorships sales, premium ticketing, college multimedia rights, and in-venue content production at the world's biggest sporting events. www.vanwagner.com