A Message from James Voos, M.D., President, NFL Physicians Society

It is an honor to serve as President of the NFL Physicians Society and build on the legacy of leadership in health and safety.

I am committed to the delivery of state-of-the-art care to athletes through standardized emergency action plans, enhanced use of technology, and cutting edge medical treatments. 

Collaborative communication with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS), and the NFL will be a continued area of focus. I will also work with partner medical societies to advocate for the ability of team physicians to safely practice medicine.

I am grateful to represent this accomplished group of team physicians to maintain the standard as the greatest professional sports society in the world.

To learn more about the NFL’s commitment to player health and safety, please click here.

James Voos, MD
President, NFLPS
Head Team Physician, Cleveland Browns

About The NFL Physicians Society

Since its inception in 1966, the NFLPS has worked to address issues faced by team physicians and improve communication and provide the highest quality of care for NFL athletes. To this day, our mission has remained consistent: to provide excellence in the medical and surgical care to the athletes in the NFL and provide direction and support for team physicians and the athletic trainers in charge of the care for these athletes.

As individual NFL physicians, we diagnose and treat injuries. As a collective body, we work to enhance medical protocols to improve the way football is taught and played.

Our Mission Statement

The NFL Physicians Society was founded in 1966. Its mission is to provide excellence in the medical and surgical care to the athletes in the NFL and to provide direction and support for the athletic trainers in charge of the care for these athletes.

How Does a Physician Become an NFL Team Physician?

The majority of team physicians are fellowship-trained in orthopaedic surgery, general surgery or internal medicine. This means the physician has completed four years of undergraduate study, four years of medical school, four to five years of residency, and one year of fellowship training. Most NFL team physicians have previous experience as a team physician at the high school and/or college level. Each NFL team’s medical staff is chosen by a team’s front office.

Many team physicians also serve as a team physician for other major sports teams (NHL, MLB, NBA) in their cities.

Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, please email Weiss@nflps.org