Category: Medical

Bernardez, Jorge; MD

Jorge Bernardez, MD (Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine) received his medical degree at the University of California Los Angeles, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. He served his Family Medicine internship at the University Hospital in Jacksonville Florida, and his Family Practice at the King/Drew Medical Center. Dr. Bernardez has been a team physician with the USC Athletic Department since 1997. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. He enjoys listening to heart and soul music, cooking and traveling….Continue Reading Bernardez, Jorge; MD

Romano, Russ, MA, ATC, FAFS

Russ Romano, MA, ATC, FAFS, is the Director of Operations of Athletic Medicine, Associate Athletic Director, and Head Athletic Trainer. He holds a master’s degree in biomechanics and a bachelor of arts degree in athletic training from San Diego State University, and completed a fellowship in applied functional science at the Gray Institute of Functional Transformation as well as certification in Owens Recovery Science blood flow restriction.

Russ Romano has specialized in care of USC Trojan athletes for more than three decades. In addition to providing medical care for USC student athletes, he has authored/co-authored articles published in peer reviewed journals, has served as an associate editor for Neurosurgery in the sports and rehabilitation section and has also reviewed journal manuscripts for World Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, Journal of Athletic Training and the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Russ Romano is the principal member of the Keck School of Medicine of USC Neurorestoration Center and also serves on the PAC-12 Brain Trauma Task Force…Continue Reading Romano, Russ, MA, ATC, FAFS

Hall, Cara; MD

Dr. Cara Hall

Cara J. Hall, MD, specializes in the management of patients with musculoskeletal problems with a focus on sports medicine. She is a team physician for USC Athletics and the Los Angeles Kings hockey team. In addition, she treats athletes of all ages and patients with arthritic joints. She also has a special interest in patients with concussions. Dr. Hall’s philosophy of care is to work with each patient to create the best treatment plan for their goals, thus empowering patients to take control of their own health and wellness. To that end, she strives to maintain open communication with patients and multidisciplinary colleagues alike. …Continue Reading Hall, Cara; MD

Weber, Alex; MD

Dr. Alex Weber

Alex Weber, MD, (Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery) is a specialist in the field of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine at USC. Dr. Weber’s practice has an emphasis on arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. Dr. Weber has a keen interest in caring for athletes across the spectrum from youth football to collegiate hockey to professional baseball (Chicago White Sox) and basketball (Chicago Bulls). Currently, Dr. Weber serves as a team physician for the USC Trojans. …Continue Reading Weber, Alex; MD

Gamradt, Seth; MD

Seth Gamradt, MD (Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery & Director of Athletic Medicine) is a specialist in the field of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine at USC. Dr. Gamradt is a director of Orthopaedic Athletic Medicine for USC Athletics. Dr. Gamradt is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. His practice has an emphasis on: arthroscopic shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair and shoulder stabilization/labrum repair); arthroscopic knee surgery and ligament reconstruction (ACL surgery); shoulder replacement (including conventional, revision, and reverse replacement); and elbow arthroscopy/ligament reconstruction. Dr. Gamradt has a special interest in caring for athletes of all ages and is a team physician and director of Orthopaedic Athletic Medicine for the USC Trojans. He is also a former team physician for United States Women’s Soccer. During his sports medicine fellowship, Dr. Gamradt was an assistant team physician to the New York Giants football team. …Continue Reading Gamradt, Seth; MD