Doctor in the Dugout

Hear from Dr. Alan Beyer during Saturdays at Noon on AM 830 KLAA

Doctor in the Dugout is a one hour show hosted by Hoag Orthopedic Institute's Dr. Alan Beyer and runs on Saturdays. Featuring the Doctors' distinctive with and keen insights on sports, Doctor in the Dugout provides an entertaining twist on sports medicine-related topics and current injury reports, and features special guests and more.

In addition to baseball news, the Doctor in the Dugout radio program covers a variety of current events in the world of sports and sports medicine. Dr. Beyer answers questions sent in by email and fields calls from listeners. After baseball season, Doctor in the Dugout will air on Saturdays before football or hockey games. For upcoming show dates, see the schedule below.

Alan H. Beyer, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery of the knee and total knee replacement. Dr. Beyer graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. During his residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York, he became the Chief Resident of Orthopedics and completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic. His passion for sports influenced his decision to pursue this specialty and thus in a vocation where preserving an active lifestyle is a key focus.

Listen to previously aired shows

2026 Show Information

March 28	Special episode from the Pacific Life Celebrity Classic in Newport Beach featuring interviews with Jerry Rice, Jim Abbott, Anthony Barr and more.
April 4	Dr. Kushagra Verma- Orthopedic spine surgeon who recently went on a medical mission trip to Ghana.
April 18	Alberto Crane- Former UFC fighter, world-champion Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt and founder of Legacy Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After years competing at the highest level, his life changed overnight with a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis that at one point left him struggling to walk. Instead of stepping away from movement, Alberto rebuilt his body and identity through intelligent training, longevity-focused fitness, and community.