Congrats Dr. Monaco and Entire Staff and KC Chiefs Team!
The NFL Physicians Society was founded in 1966. Its mission is to provide excellence in the medical and surgical care of the athletes in the National Football League and to provide direction and support for the athletic trainers in charge of the care for these athletes. (Learn More About the NFL Physicians Society …)
Michael E. Monaco, MD
Medical Specialty
Internal Medicine
Member Since
1995
Medical School
University of Missouri, Kansas City, 1987
Internship
Truman Medical Center West
Residency
Truman Medical Center West
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine – 1991
University Affiliation
University of Missouri – Kansas City University of Kansas
Michael E. Monaco, MD
Overland Park, KS 66209
My Philosophy and Approach to Wellness…
From the Jays to the KC Chiefs for Dr. Michael Monaco
By The News Tribune | Circa September 16th, 2013 – Dr. Michael Monaco has moved to the sidelines from his high school football career many years ago.But that’s not all that’s changed. Monaco’s focus also has shifted from winning games to keeping players in good health.Monaco, a former captain of the Jefferson City High School Jays football team, is in his 19th season as team physician for the Kansas City Chiefs, caring for players on the sidelines and on the road all season long.”I’ve seen the good, the bad and hopefully the good again,” Monaco said. “It’s been a great, fun career to have.”Monaco, who graduated from Jefferson City High School in 1980, said he became the team physician in 1994, after being asked to take on the responsibility a second time. He said he was offered the job in 1991, but turned it down because of financial reasons and other responsibilities. When the job was offered again, Monaco said he was happy to be able to take it.As team physician, Monaco said his job is to make sure the Chiefs players are safe to play.”We deal with all their health problems,” Monaco said. “On game day … make sure they don’t get dehydrated … we’re also on the sidelines.”From being poked in the eye to any potential neurological issues, Monaco treats and examines the players, whether it’s at their home stadium or on the road.Being on the road, Monaco traveled quite a bit while his two children were growing up. But though he may have been gone some times, he said his children enjoyed Monaco’s job as team physician.”It’s a double-edged sword,” Monaco said.