In his role of Head Athletic Trainer, John Davis coordinates a large group of Sports Medicine specialists that have been attracted to MSU by Montclair's athletic reputation. John uses many health care professionals to provide weekly state-of-the art care and advise to the athletic training staff and student athletes at Montclair.

These professionals also take great interest in the education of the student athletic trainers. Students are afforded the opportunity to interact with the physicians and physical therapists in the training room, on the field, in the office and even in the operating room. They take pride in the knowledge that they have helped mold quality athletic training professionals. The following is a brief introduction to our physician team.

Vincent K. McInerney MD
Vincent K. McInerney, MD has been with MSU since 1989. Dr. McInerney is an orthopedic surgeon and is the Director of Orthopedic Education and the Director of the Sports Medicine/Human Performance Center at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. He has a large and thriving sports medicine practice, Northlands Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Associates. He and his partner Dr. Palacios serve as a team physicians for Montclair State and Seton Hall Universities, as well as many high schools in North Jersey including Clifton and West Milford High Schools. They also serve as team physicians for the NJ Jackals baseball team and the Juggernauts professional softball team.

Dr. McInerney is a life long NJ resident. He went to Boonton High School, Saint Peter's College, and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ. He did a Sports Medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School under Dr. Bertran Zarins. He is the chair of the Committee on Medical Aspects in Sports for the Medical Society of NJ. Dr. McInerney has also worked with the US Olympic Committee as the coordinator of the Elite Athlete Project and as a Team Physician for the US Team Handball Federation.

McInerney has been a vocal supporter of athletic trainers for many years. As a testimony to his support of athletic training, Dr. McInerney was awarded the EATA's David G. Moyer Award in 1991 in recognition of his promotion of the athletic training profession.

Robert M. Palacios, MD
Robert Palacios, M.D. has been a team physician at Montclair State since 1993 when he joined the practice of Dr. McInerney as a Sports Medicine fellow. His association with Dr. McInerney is unique in that Dr. Palacios is Family Practice trained, but specializes in Sports Medicine. He is the Associate Director of the Sports Medicine/Human Performance Center at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Paterson, NJ. His primary care background gives him a well-rounded approach to the patient as a whole, not just an athlete. Dr. Palacios grew up in Queens and graduated from Springfield Gardens High School. He went on to The State University of New York at StoneyBrook and later attended The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. Along with his primary practice at Northlands Orthopedics, he is affiliated with Clifton Family Practice and is responsible for the training the residents in Sports Medicine.

Dr. Palacios is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice and sits on the Committee on Medical Aspects in Sports of the Medical Society of New Jersey. He is a frequent lecturer and is a great resource to many athletic trainers in New Jersey.

If you are interested in seeing Dr. McInerney or Dr. Palacios as a patient, they have two offices:

Douglas J. Borkowski, MD
Douglas Borkowski, MD is a 1982 graduate of Montclair State University who has returned to provide athletic health care to the athletes at his alma mater. He specializes in Sports Medicine and also has a primary care background. He is the owner and director of Gem Medical Group in Riverdale, NJ. He also provides team physician coverage to Fairleigh Dickinson University (Teaneck) and the NJ Jackals. He is a sought after lecturer on Sports Medicine and emergency care issues.

Dr. Borkowski graduated from Pascack Valley Regional High School, Montclair State University, and the New Jersey Medical School, UMDNJ. He is affiliated with the US Olympic Committee and is a regular at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, NY. He has been chosen several times to travel with US winter sport teams to Europe. Dr. Borkowski is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, American College of Sports Medicine, American Running and Fitness Association, and is a Registered Physician of the USA Amateur Boxing Federation.

If you are interested in seeing Dr. Borkowski as a patient he is located at:

Richard Braver, DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Richard Braver is a Podiatrist who specializes in Sports Medicine and running injuries. He has been associated with Montclair since 1992. He provides support to the MSU athletes both through his private practice and through regular visits to the training room.

Dr. Braver has been a practicing podiatric physician since 1987. He has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and has also served as the Editor of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine Newsletter. He is a science advisory board member and a regular contributor to Runner's World Magazine. He is a consultant to numerous corporations, and is currently the team podiatric physician for Fairleigh Dickinson and Montclair State Universities. He is board certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is also board certified in Foot and Ankle Orthopedics by the American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics. Dr. Braver is the Director of Active Foot and Ankle Care Centers in Englewood, Fair Lawn and Riverdale, New Jersey.

Dr. Braver can be seen at the following locations: