In addition to his clinical responsibilities as a sports medicine surgeon, Dr. Pearle is a team physician for the New York Mets and for the Brooklyn Cyclones. Dr. Pearle attends spring training as well as almost half the Mets home games providing medical care for the players in the clubhouse, on the field, and, when needed, in the hospital. "As a team doc, you form a close bond with the players and staff, and share in the triumphs and agonies that accompany every season."

Dr. Pearle is actively involved in community outreach. He has reestablished an orthopedic clinic in the HSS tradition that serves the needs of underserved athletes from the NYC Public School Athletic League (PSAL). This has proved to be a magnet for young athletes seeking medical care for sports injuries. "The goal is to provide NYC Public School Athletes with the same high level of care that the pros get," says Dr. Pearle.

Dr. Pearle also runs a clinic at Hospital for Special Surgery that provides orthopedic care for people with Medicaid. "These patients often have a difficult time getting quality care for their conditions. HSS has a long tradition of providing care to the Medicaid population. It is a priviledge to be involved in this clinic and extend care to those that have limited access to it," says Dr. Pearle.