Physician, Orthopedic Surgery – Athletic Medicine of USC Student Health

Liu, Joseph Nairne; MD

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Joseph Liu, M.D. (Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery) strives to provide high quality, compassionate, and patient-centered care. He strongly believes that patients should participate fully in their own care, and wants to arm patients with the proper tools and education to make informed decisions. …Continue Reading Liu, Joseph Nairne; MD

Hall, Cara; MD

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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

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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

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