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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2026 Show Information
| October 17 | Dr. Galen Duncan- Nationally known psychologist with broad academic and clinical experience in sports medicine and substance abuse treatment. He is the VP of Health Wellness and Performance for National PAL (Police Athletic/Activity Leagues), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing juvenile crime and violence by providing civic, athletic, educational, and recreational opportunities through law enforcement and community partnerships. |
| October 31 | Valerie Simon- One of the top-ranked junior tennis players in the country until multiple fractures and misdiagnoses led to two major ankle bone surgeries less than a year apart. When tennis became too painful to go back to, she picked up pickleball, and in January 2026 she signed as a professional. She's now 18 and ranked #120 in the World Pickleball Rankings, even after a nerve-related setback kept her off the court for four months. |