10/17/2015    

PODIATRISTS IN THE NEWS

Wrestling Event Sanctioned for Using NY Podiatrist as On-Duty Doctor 

 

A Staten Island charity wrestling show is on the ropes after its promoter's license was suspended for using a foot specialist as its on-duty doctor. But the show's organizer said he had no choice — no doctors approved by the state's Athletic Commission are willing to travel to the borough. Joe Bellini, who runs the Warriors of Wrestling school and organizes monthly shows, used Dr. Steven Abraham, a licensed podiatrist, to check on performers before an August charity show and be on-duty for medical care after the event's regular physician couldn't attend. 

 

Dr. Steve Abraham

 

Under the rules, Warriors of Wrestling should have had a state-approved doctor on hand. Podiatrists don't get a general physician license under state law. But Abraham said he and Bellini thought his services would be satisfactory, especially since he's a licensed surgeon, teaches at Cornell University, is certified in wound care and has worked as a sports physician for 30 years." I have all the credentials and the capability and knowledge to handle everything," Abraham said.

 

Source: Nicholas Rizzi, DNAinfo [10/15/15]