Concussions, CTE, and the NFL

Dr. Josh Belfer speaks with Dr. Joseph Maroon, the team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dr. Maroon discusses what the NFL has done to make the game of football safer, and the changing perceptions of concussions and mental health in professional football.

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About the Podcast

Doctors Are People Too

A Dr. Josh Belfer Podcast

Dr. Josh Belfer, a pediatric emergency medicine doctor in New York City, explores the intersection of medicine, sports, and pop culture. In each episode, Josh explores the different ways in which medicine plays a part in everyday society, and how doctors embrace their interests - even when those interests are a little bit outside of the traditional medical field.

About your host

Joshua Belfer

Dr. Josh Belfer is a pediatric emergency medicine doctor in New York City, with a passion for medicine, sports, and pop culture!

Email Josh at doctorsarepeopletoopodcast@gmail.com