Salvador E. Portugal, Do, MBA
About Salvador E. Portugal, Do, MBA
Salvador E. Portugal, DO, MBA, is the Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and Medical Director for Sports Medicine Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health, as well as an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Current Positions
Salvador E. Portugal, DO, MBA, currently holds multiple significant roles in the field of sports medicine and rehabilitation. He serves as the Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at NYU Langone Health, Medical Director for Sports Medicine Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health, and is an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. These roles highlight his expertise and leadership within the medical community, particularly in the areas of sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Career at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Salvador E. Portugal began his tenure at NYU Grossman School of Medicine as a Clinical Instructor of Rehabilitation Medicine from 2014 to 2017. In 2017, he transitioned to his current role as an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine. This ongoing role underscores his continuous contribution to medical education and his dedication to training the next generation of rehabilitation specialists.
Educational Background
Salvador E. Portugal has a diverse and comprehensive educational background. He earned his MBA in Healthcare Administration/Management from The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University in 2020. He completed a Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Interventional Pain Management, and Sports Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2012. His Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation was completed at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in 2011. He also holds a DO degree from the University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, acquired in 2007, and a BS in Biological Sciences with a minor in Business Administration from Fordham University, achieved in 2003.
Professional Experience
Salvador E. Portugal's professional journey includes key roles at prominent institutions. He has been at NYU Langone Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine since 2018, serving in various capacities, such as Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program and Medical Director for Sports Medicine Rehabilitation. His expertise in sports medicine is further highlighted by his role at St. Joseph's University New York, where he serves as the Head Team Physician.