4Doctor in the Dugout
Doctor in the Dugout is a one hour show hosted by Newport Orthopedic Institute's Dr. Alan
Beyer, and runs on Saturdays
(Dr. Beyer also works with Hoag Orthopedic Institute). Featuring Dr. Beyer’s distinctive wit 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 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
Show Schedule
| Saturday |
7/20/19 |
12:00 - 1:00pm |
Steve Dunning - Former MLB pitcher who was the second player to go straight
to the Major Leagues after being drafted without spending a day in the
minors. In 1971, Dunning had the distinction of hitting a grand slam home,
the last by an American League pitcher until 2008.
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| Saturday |
7/27/19 |
12:00 - 1:00pm |
Julie Heldman - Former professional tennis player and Olympian who won
22 women's singles titles. In 1974, she was ranked World No. 5, her
highest career ranking.
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| Saturday |
8/3/19 |
12:00 - 1:00pm |
Pat McInally - Former punter and wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.
McInally is the first graduate from Harvard to play in the NFL Pro Bowl
and Super Bowl, doing both during the 1981 season.
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| Saturday |
8/10/19 |
N/A |
No show
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| Saturday |
8/17/19 |
12:00 - 1:00pm |
Oliver Wyss – Orange County Soccer Club president of soccer operations
and general manager and Michael Orozco – Orange County Soccer Club
star defender
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| Saturday |
8/24/19 |
12:00 - 1:00pm |
Pete Koch – Former defensive end who played five seasons in the National
Football League for the Cincinnati Bengals (1984), Kansas City Chiefs
(1985-1987), and the Los Angeles Raiders (1989). Pete is currently a celebrity
fitness trainer.
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| Saturday |
8/31/19 |
12:00 - 1:00pm |
Yasi Ansari – Registered dietitian and media spokesperson for the
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She works to debunk nutrition myths
and help educate large audiences on evidenced-based nutrition practices.
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