Kerlan-Jobe

Established Excellence

Medical experts at Kerlan-Jobe have gained an international reputation as pioneers in the field of sports medicine. In addition to leadership in sports medicine, they specialize in all aspects of orthopedic care, including diagnosis and treatment of spine, shoulder, knee, elbow, hand and foot disorders; orthopedic trauma; arthritis; total joint replacement; congenital disorders, and work related injuries. A preeminent center for research and education, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation remains a pioneer in medical breakthroughs. They are responsible for developing advanced surgical methods and procedures to enhance treatment, rehabilitation and recovery for their patients. They have been and remain medical pioneers.

Clearly, the medical resources of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and Health-South are well positioned to provide excellent medical support to the Team HEAL program. The partnership of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and Health-South Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation combines world class medical expertise in an energetic initative responding to the needs of the students participating in sports in the LA inner city high schools. Team HEAL aims to protect the health and future of these students; encompassing a positive and genuine desire to help rebuild the city from within.

Spearheading Team HEAL is Founder, Clarence L. Shields, Jr. M.D. of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic. Dr. Shields brings over two decades of distinguished excellence in sports medicine, including private practice and serving as medical consultants to the L.A. Dodgers, L.A. Kings, L.A. Lakers, and the St. Louis Rams. People of all ages who participate in an active life style rely on the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation and Healthsouth, acknowledged leaders in sports medicine, are united in an extraordinary effort to address and solve the very real problems facing young athletes in the inner city: access to medical care and injury prevention. Team HEAL provides world class medical care, injury prevention services, fitness instruction and nutrition education through a program that is financially and physically accessible to young inner city athletes.

Team HEAL draws on the established excellence and resources of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and Healthsouth Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center to deliver high quality services to inner city athletes.