University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
Hall of Fame

Dr. Gerald Finerman
- Induction:
- 2012
A pioneer in Sports Medicine, Dr. Finerman has served as head team physician for UCLA Athletics for over 40 years. He is currently the Director of the UCLA Sports Medicine Program and Professor, Chairman-Emeritus of UCLA Orthopedic Surgery and also served as chair of the UCLA Department of Orthopedic Surgery from 1997-2009. During his tenure at UCLA, he has helped hundreds of UCLA student-athletes continue their athletic careers with his surgical skills. Dr. Finerman earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University, where he also did his internship and residency. His clinical interest is in the areas of: Arthritis, Arthroscopic Knee, Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair, Arthroscopic Shoulder, Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization & Labral Repair, Arthroscopy, Cartilage Knee, Ligamentous Disorders of the Knee, Shoulder Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement, and Total Knee Replacement.
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