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St. John’s Athletics

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Official Hospital of St. John’s Athletics

 Since 2024, HSS has proudly served as the Official Hospital of St. John’s Athletics, a founding member of the BIG EAST Conference based in Queens, NY. Through this partnership, HSS provides on-site medical coverage for the men’s and women’s basketball and soccer programs, as well as men’s lacrosse. In addition, HSS is the presenting partner of the Red Storm Report Podcast and actively supports the program’s community engagement initiatives, reinforcing its commitment to the health and success of St. John’s student-athletes both on and off the field. 

St. John’s Athletics Medical Staff

Answorth A. Allen, MD
Sports Medicine Surgeon
West Side, Uniondale
Christopher M. Brusalis, MD
Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgeon
Upper East Side, Uniondale, Fresh Meadows
Team Physician
Osric S. King, MD
Team Physician
Primary Sports Medicine Physician
Upper East Side, Fresh Meadows
Deirdre S. Rodericks, MD
Spine Physiatrist
Fresh Meadows, Upper East Side, Brooklyn
James F. Wyss, MD, PT
Spine and Sports Medicine Physiatrist
Upper East Side, Uniondale