Dr. Neal ElAttrache

Dr. Neal S. ElAttrache, MD

Dr. Neal ElAttrache is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, California. He is known for sports medicine and shoulder, elbow and knee surgery in professional athletes.

Co-chair of Medical Affairs at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Director of Sports Medicine for the Cedars-Sinai Department of Orthopaedics and Head Team Physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Rams.

Sports orthopedics repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons so athletes and active people can return to the activities they love. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Neal ElAttrache

• Full Name: Neal S. ElAttrache, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Sports medicine
• Current Role: Co-chair of Medical Affairs, Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute
• Years in Practice: More than 35 years since joining Kerlan-Jobe in 1990
• Languages: Not published
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed
• Telehealth: Not confirmed
• NPI: 1669457354 (as listed on his Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian profile)

Address and Contact

Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute

• City: Los Angeles, California
• Street Address and Phone: Not captured in this verification; confirm through Cedars-Sinai before visiting

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

• Status: Member of the organized medical staff (not an employee), per Hoag’s directory

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

• Sports medicine
• Shoulder injuries and instability
• Elbow injuries in throwing athletes
• ACL and knee ligament reconstruction
• Care of professional and Olympic athletes

Education and Training

• Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame, 1981
• Medical School: MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1985
• Internship: General surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Fellowship: Sports medicine, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, 1990

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine (per Hoag directory)
• Hospital Affiliations: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (medical staff)
• License: California license not captured; verify with the Medical Board of California

Insurance

No current, verifiable list of accepted insurance plans was found for this doctor. Coverage is not assumed. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

• 47th President of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), 2018-2019
• Board Chairman of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation and Program Director of the Kerlan-Jobe sports medicine fellowship
• President of the Herodicus Society, 2016-2017; served on the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Executive Committee
• Orthopaedic consultant to the Los Angeles Angels, Clippers, Kings, Anaheim Ducks and PGA Tour
• On-site senior surgeon for the US Olympic team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
• Performed the ACL reconstruction of quarterback Tom Brady

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• Hoag physician directory
• Cedars-Sinai newsroom
• ODT Magazine, AOSSM presidency (2018)
• Becker’s Spine Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Neal ElAttrache known for?

Dr. Neal ElAttrache is known for sports medicine and shoulder, elbow and knee surgery in professional athletes.

Where does Dr. Neal ElAttrache practice?

He practices at the Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles, California, and is also on the medical staff at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Dr. Neal ElAttrache?

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute.