Our Team

Get to know the doctors who provide our sports medicine care

Our expert sports medicine providers are ready to provide the care you need for recreational and sports-related injuries.

Timothy E. Foster, MD

Dr. Foster is Chair of Orthopedics at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Team Physician for Boston College Athletics. Dr. Foster graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and received honors from the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his general surgery residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and his orthopedic surgery residency at Boston University Medical Center.

Dr. Foster completed his fellowship in sports medicine at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital and his pediatric sports fellowship at Harvard University and Children’s Hospital. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and has a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. Dr. Foster is an Associate Professor at Boston University and Tufts medical schools. He has been selected as a Top Doctor by “Boston Magazine” and “US News & World Report” for 10 consecutive years.

Dr. Foster is the author of multiple scientific publications and book chapters, and has been the Associate Editor of “The American Journal of Sports Medicine” for more than 20 years. He previously served as the head team physician for Boston University and was also the post-doctoral fellowship director for several years. He earned a master’s degree in health care delivery from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and an MBA from the Sloan School of Management at MIT.

 Robert J. Nascimento, MD

Dr. Nascimento is Chief of Sports Medicine at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Head Team Physician for Boston College Athletics and Team Physician for the New England Patriots. Dr. Nascimento received his master’s of science degree in chemistry and biochemistry at the University of California Los Angeles and his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He went on to complete his orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and his fellowship in sports medicine at Boston University.

Dr. Nascimento is Assistant Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine and Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is a Team Physician for the New England Patriots, Head Team Physician and Medical Director of Sports Medicine at Boston College, Head Team Physician for the Boston Renegades, Team Physician for Wellesley College Athletics, and St Marks High School. He has served as the Head Team Physician for the Boston Cannons and Boston Breakers from 2011-2015.

Dr Nascimento is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and has a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine.  He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of America (ANNA), the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the New England Shoulder & Elbow Society (NESES), Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons AAOS), ACC Team Physician Society, and the NFL Physician Society (NFLPS). Dr Nascimento is on orthopedic surgery staff at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr Nascimento’s interests include shoulder instability/dislocation, reconstruction of the shoulder, meniscal and cartilage repair, and complex ligament reconstruction of the knee. He uses advanced arthroscopic and open techniques in order to maximize outcome. Recent research efforts have focused on novel pain control methods for shoulder surgery.

 Andrew Rogers, MD, FRCSC

Dr. Andrew (Drew) Rogers is the Director of Hip Preservation at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and is a Team Physician for Boston College Athletics. He is also the Chief of Orthopedics at Morton Hospital.

He completed his undergraduate studies from the College of the Holy Cross, and earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Rogers completed his internship at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and his orthopaedic residency at McGill University in Montréal Canada where he served as the assistant administrative chief resident during his fourth year, and administrative chief resident in his fifth year. He then completed his fellowship training at Boston University Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, where he also trained at the New England Baptist Hospital and Lahey Hospital.

In addition to being a team physician for Boston College athletics, Dr. Rogers has served for many years as the Team Physician for USA Hockey in international tournaments including United States Men's World Cup Hockey Team and the National Development Team, currently serves as Head Team Surgeon for UMass Dartmouth Athletics, and is a former team physician for Boston University athletics, as well as for the Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker. He serves as a member of the Massachusetts State High School Sports Medicine Committee (MIAA) and is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Bryant University School of Health Sciences.

Dr. Rogers helps patients of all activity levels from professional to recreational and pediatric/adolescent with injuries of the Hip, shoulder, and knee. He frequently teaches at the local, national and international level on injuries of the hip, shoulder and knee, and is an Associate Master Instructor for Hip Preservation for the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA). He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery with a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine and has board certification in Canada as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada where he worked with the Montreal Canadiens Hockey team and the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.

Dr. Rogers is a member of numerous national and international sports organizations, and his clinical interests lie in sports medicine and hip preservation with a focus on hip arthroscopy, and a minimally invasive surgery. He is one of the few surgeons performing many of the pioneering endoscopic surgeries of the hip region including gluteus medius repairs with grafts as well as endoscopic hamstring repairs.

His personal interest include spending time with his wife and 2 daughters, coaching his daughter's hockey team, golfing, and fishing.

 Douglas Comeau, DO, CAQSM, FAAFP, FAMSSM

Dr. Comeau currently serves as the Director of University Health Services and Primary Care Sports Medicine at Boston College. He attended medical school at UNECOM in Biddeford, ME. Dr. Comeau completed his family medicine residency at Tufts University, where he was administrative chief resident. He then went on to complete a primary care sports medicine fellowship at Wake Forest University. Dr. Comeau joined the Newton-Wellesley Sports Medicine team in July 2020, seeing patients of all ages and athletic abilities. His clinical interests include osteopathic manipulation, concussion management, research, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.

In addition to his clinical practice at Boston College and NWH sports medicine, Dr. Comeau serves as medical director for the Boston Triathlon, finish line medical tent physician at the Boston Marathon, medical director for Boston University athletic training education, and faculty for the Boston University sports medicine fellowship. He is a clinical associate professor in family medicine at Boston University School of Medicine.

Dr. Comeau also holds national positions for the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM), including serving as the Massachusetts state legislative contact for the Practice and Policy Committee and also serving as co-chair of the case review sub-committee for the Education Committee. Dr. Comeau is also on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Athletic Training and Sports Health Care.

Dr. Comeau has lectured regionally, nationally, and internationally on sports-related concussion, exercise prescription, and osteopathic manipulation.

Dr. Comeau is board-certified in family medicine and has a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. He also holds the distinction of being named a fellow of both the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP) and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (FAMSSM).

 Jason E. Simon, MD

Dr. Simon specializes in shoulder reconstruction and sports medicine surgery about the shoulder and knee. Sports medicine and overuse injuries occur across all age ranges – from adolescents to masters level. Dr. Simon works with his patients to tailor a personalized treatment plan that allows for return to their desired activity level – be that through activity modification, therapy, or surgery.

Dr. Simon is a graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, returning to Boston for a sports medicine fellowship at Boston University. After completing his fellowship, he spent the first 9 years of his career growing a sports medicine and shoulder reconstruction practice in Worcester, while concurrently working as a team physician, and eventually as the head team physician, for the AHL Worcester Sharks. He has also served as a team physician for the Boston University athletic department, the UMass Boston Men’s Hockey Team, the Worcester Tornadoes, the WWE, as well as providing support as the tournament physician for the Thoreau Tennis Open in Concord. He not only takes care of athletes, but was a varsity swimmer, a club level rower, is an avid snowboarder, and has recently discovered a devotion to Peloton.

Dr. Simon is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and holds a Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. He is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, has served on their membership committee, has taught in their Masters’ Shoulder Course, and has reviewed for the Journal of Arthroscopy. He is also a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and is a principal reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine. He proved didactic lectures for the Boston University School of Medicine orthopaedic residency program, and continues to be involved in the education of the Tufts University School of Medicine orthopaedic residents.

Amanda Bennett, PA

Amanda Bennett is a board certified Physician Assistant who specializes in orthopedics and sports medicine. She received a Bachelor’s in Athletic Training from James Madison University. She then went on to complete a two year internship at Yale University working with their varsity athletes as an Athletic Trainer. She received her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies and MCPHS in Worcester in 2015.

Daniel Berkowitz, PA

Dan earned his Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Studies in Worcester, MA. He has experience in general orthopedic medicine and has found a passion for Sports Medicine.

Dan enjoys getting to know each of his patients and helping them feel better in order to return to what they enjoy doing most. While not working, Dan enjoys spending time with his family and chasing around his young son. He also enjoys traveling, cooking, and watching football.

Katie Noon, PA

Katie Noon completed her undergraduate degree in biology from Fordham University in New York City and earned her Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in Worcester, MA. She previously worked in emergency medicine. She is now working as a Sports Medicine PA and enjoys seeing patients from all sports backgrounds.

Certifications: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)