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.

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2024 Show Information

January 11	Marquel Martin- Former UFC executive and head of combat sports at CAA. During his time, he managed Francis Ngannou at a critical point and made crucial decisions that took him overseas and made him millions. He is now CEO and founder of 3Point0 Labs which has announced a reality show with Lennox Lewis, launched a talent and literary agency, and signed numerous companies and young athletes.
January 18	Jim Plotkin- Championship golfer. Jim was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2018. After completing his treatment in 2020, Jim went on to win the 2022 Northern California Golf Association Senior Championship -- and was the only participant to finish the tournament under par.