Dr. Rob's Guide to Raising Fit Kids: A Family-centered Approach to Achieving Optimal Health - Softcover

Dr. Robert S. Gotlin is the Director of Orthopaedic and Sports Rehabilitation in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. His practice includes orthopaedic, sports, and spine rehabilitation.

Dr. Gotlin frequently appears on radio, television and in print. He hosts The Dr. Rob Says…Sports Health and Fitness Show, which airs every Saturday morning on 1050 ESPN Radio. The show reviews health related topics and offer expertise on sports and fitness-related issues. In particular, controversial topics related to youth sports and youth development are detailed with point-counterpoint discussions among listeners and select experts. He has been guest host for television’s ABC Now - Healthy Living, a daily television program that features breaking medical news and practical health advice.

He has served on the medical team for the New York Knickerbockers (NBA Basketball) the New York Liberty (WNBA Basketball), and consulted for the the New York Yankees (MLB Baseball) and New Jersey Nets (NBA Basketball). He is the Team Physician for the Harlem Wizards Basketball team and a member of the medical team for Woman’s Rugby, U.S National Team. He is the father of three; coaches’ several youth sports teams, and is the medical liaison to several youth sports organizations. His opinion is internationally sought on several topics, including but not limited to equipment design, safety precautions, and athletic skill development. Dr. Gotlin volunteers’ countless hours working with children age 13-16 teaching sportsmanship, community values, and fostering athletic excellence.