Dr. Disabella served for many years as Team Physician for the athletic Department at the University of Delaware. He and his medical support team attended 23 NCAA Sports Teams, the University of Delaware cheerleaders, mascots, and a number of both Olympic and professional level figure skaters. For more than a decade he has acted as the personal physician for multiple Olympic and professional level athletes.
Dr. Disabella was the Assistant Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at Crozer Keystone Health System from 1996-1998. During his tenure at the University of Delaware, Dr. Disabella served as Team Physician from 1998-2006, responsible for the healthcare management of 23 NCAA varsity teams, cheerleaders, the dance team, mascots and the national and international figure skaters who trained at the university. Dr. Disabella was also Co-Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Reading, PA from 2004-2009.
He is nationally recognized and considered by his peers to be an expert in the use of supplements and performance enhancing substances in athletes. He lectures locally and nationally about these topics and has published multiple medical articles. In addition, Dr. Disabella contributed numerous chapters to various medical texts.
Dr. Disabella’s practice covers all areas of sports medicine including concussion and post-concussion management, ultrasound-guided injections, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy, treatment and management of exercise induced asthma, evaluation and monitoring of diabetic athletes among many other non-surgical treatment or program options for orthopedic injuries and related issues.
In addition, Dr. Disabella is uniquely qualified to assist in prevention of injury, by utilizing Body Motion Evaluation Techniques, as part of a program designed for active people of any age and ability to succeed in their pursuit of improved health.
He has extensive experience with patients and athletes, both in the field, and in practical hands-on treatments. This experience coupled with his belief in teaching the highest standards of health and wellness as he lives what he teaches, makes him qualified to evaluate and guide the treatment of any orthopedic concerns or injuries. Dr. Disabella's ongoing pursuit of education ensures his awareness and adoption of the best and most effective cutting-edge therapies. As a result Premier patients benefit from the most appropriate surgical or nonsurgical solutions, to restore their health.