Physicians and Athletic Trainers

As part of a prestigious research university and medical school, our specialty trained orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists are on the leading edge of innovation, offering our patients the latest technological advances in diagnosing and treating sports injuries. Our physicians have trained with national leaders in their specialty areas and are uniquely positioned to help San Diego athletes receive world-class care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes orthopedic surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, acupuncturists, physiatrists, rheumatologists, sports nutritionists, and psychologists. 

Surgeons

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
Catherine Robertson, MD Orthopedic Surgeon Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery San Diego Padres Head Team Physician	Dana Curtis Covey, MD Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Physician Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Bryan Leek, MD Orthopedic Surgeon Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery San Diego Padres Associate Team Physician

Hand & Upper Extremity
Reid Abrams, MD Chief of Hand and Microvascular Surgery Vice Chairman and Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery		Eric Hentzen, MD, PhD Orthopedic Surgeon Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Matthew Meunier, MD Orthopedic Surgeon Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery San Diego Padres Associate Team Physician		Bryan Leek, MD Orthopedic Surgeon Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery San Diego Padres Associate Team Physician

Nonsurgical Sports Medicine Physicians

Orthopedics
Natalie Voskanian, MD Sports Medicine Physician Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery

Family Medicine and Public Health
Suraj Achar, MD Sports Medicine and Primary Care Physician Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health San Diego Padres Associate Team Physician		David Bazzo, MD Sports Medicine and Primary Care Physician Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health
Amy Leu, DO Sports Medicine and Primary Care Physician Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health		Alan Shahtaji, DO Sports Medicine and Primary Care Physician Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health
Ken Taylor, MD Sports Medicine and Primary Care Physician Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health San Diego Padres Team Physician		Sarah Merrill, MD Sports Medicine and Primary Care Physician Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health
Daniel Slater, MD Primary Care Physician Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health San Diego Padres Associate Team Physician

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Douglas Chang, MD, PhD Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery		Amelia Eastman, DO, MPH Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
Kenneth C. Vitale, MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist