The physicians of Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic are dedicated to serving their patients and community with high standards of excellence in orthopaedic care.

Neal S. ElAttrache, M.D.

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Head Physician to the
Los Angeles Dodgers

Neal S. ElAttrache, M.D.

Specializing in sports medicine, shoulder, elbow and knees.

VOTED A 2008 "SUPER DOCTOR" - Los Angeles Magazine

College

  • University of Notre Dame

Medical School

  • University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Internship

  • General Surgery, Hospitals of the University Health Center of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fellowship

  • Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic; Inglewood, California

Honors and Awards

  • Cum Laude
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical Honor Society
  • Dr. R.J. Behan Prize, Outstanding Performance in Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • American Orthopedic Association

Faculty Appointments

  • Director Sports Medicine Fellowship, Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
  • Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California; Los Angeles, California

Professional Organizations

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  • NFL Physicians Society
  • National Orthopaedic Education Society
  • Notre Dame Orthopaedic Society
  • Herdicus Sports Medicine Honor Society
  • American Orthopedic Association
  • AOSSM

Team Physician

  • Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Team

Team Physician (formerly)

  • Los Angeles Rams Football Team

Orthopaedic Consultant

  • Anaheim Mighty Ducks Hockey Team
  • St. Louis Rams Football Team
  • PGA Tour
  • Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Team
  • Los Angeles Kings Hockey Team
  • Arthrex Corporation

Board Certification

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Publications

Dr. ElAttrache has authored 32 textbooks and 60 journal publications, filmed 10 orthopedic instructional videos, and has been a facilitator for over 240 lectures.