Dr. Michael J. Neely , Board Certified Physician

“The very first step in treating an injury is to spend time listening to the patient.” - Michael Neely, D.O.

Michael Neely, D.O., is the Medical Director at NY Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy. He has dedicated his practice to the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, emphasizing a non-surgical approach to medicine with the ultimate goal of returning patients to their active lives. Continually educated on the newest medical techniques and the most advanced technology, Dr. Neely delivers the most state-of-the-art, effective treatments available, while observing long-standing tenants of osteopathy, a strong conviction that the body is a self-regulating, self-healing system.

Because Dr. Neely takes the time to listen closely to his patients, he is an expert at assessing all types of injuries and pain sources. He takes time to evaluate each patient’s condition and prescribes one-on-one, customized treatment plans.

Prior to establishing New York Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Dr. Neely worked with New York City’s most reputed orthopedic surgeons at Seaport Orthopedic Associates. Before moving to New York City, he was Director of the Transitional Care Unit at Deaconess Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, and had a private practice specializing in work-related injuries.

Dr. Neely received his medical degree from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a Specialty Internal Medicine Track Internship at South Pointe Hospital of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation /Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served as Chief Resident during his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at MetroHealth Medical Center / Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. His intensive study of Physical Medicine included specific training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation, and the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Medical Center.

Dr. Neely is a board certified Diplomat of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR). He is also an Associate Member of the American Osteopathic Association.

Driven by his dedication to medicine and his specialty, Dr. Neely continually attends education seminars which exceed the minimum requirements of maintaining his license; ensuring his patients the most current level of care available.Dr. Neely maintains a very active lifestyle. He enjoys running, scuba diving, downhill skiing and snowboarding.