Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw left his May 6 game to visit Neal ElAttrache, MD, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Here are four notes.
1. Mr. Kershaw was complaining of discomfort in his left arm.
2. Dr. ElAttrache diagnosed Mr. Kershaw with biceps tendinitis. The pitcher's recovery time is undetermined, and the team put him on the 10-day disabled list.
3. Dr. ElAttrache is an orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles. He is chairman of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation board and program director for the Kerlan-Jobe fellowship.
4. He is the head team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Rams. He is also an orthopedic consultant to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks and the PGA Tour.