Jason Krystofiak, MD

Jason Krystofiak, MD, CAQSM, is a Primary Care Sports Medicine physician who joined RWJBarnabas Health and has been working with Rutgers Athletics since 2018. Dr. Krystofiak is the Division Chief of Sports Medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. He is also the Medical Director of Sports Medicine and Medical Director of the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes at RWJBarnabas Health. He currently serves as one of the Team Physicians for Rutgers Athletics including the Team Physician for Rutgers Football. Dr. Krystofiak is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS), involved in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Dr. Krystofiak is a published author on NCAA research and has been interviewed by several media outlets on concussion management. He previously served as the Medical Director for Sky Blue FC in 2019.

Dr. Krystofiak graduated magna cum laude from Rutgers University. He then attended Ross University School of Medicine where he graduated with honors. Dr. Krystofiak completed his residency in Family Medicine at Rutgers - RWJMS, where he served as chief resident and received the Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. He completed his fellowship in Sports Medicine at the same institution.

Philosophy of Care:

To provide the highest level of care, offering highly individualized management plans to best fit the patient whether they are a professional, youth, or recreational athlete. I use the most current non-surgical methods to support each patient’s goals to return to activity.

Procedures:

Diagnostic and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound; injection therapy including cortisone, hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation), and platelet-rich plasma (PRP); joint aspirations; compartment testing; casting and splinting; dry needling; shockwave therapy; and cryoneurolysis.

Conditions:

Non-surgical management of sports and exercise injuries including sprains, strains, joint pain, and stress fractures; concussions; osteoarthritis; and sports physicals.