
Dr. Gary Brazina M. D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
5450 Lincoln Blvd Suite 300 Playa Vista CA, 900494About
Dr. Gary Brazina is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Playa Vista, CA. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Brazina is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
Education and Training
MD at Temple University School of Medicine
Temple University School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional and National Public Speaking -
- He Has Been on TV -
Awards
- Medical Service Provider for the Olympics
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
Internships
- Temple University Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, On the Board of Directors for the California Orthopaedic Association
Articles and Publications
- He has written articles for Red Book, Elle, Shape, Sports Illustrated and Fitness Magazine
What do you attribute your success to?
- His ability to communicate very complicated orthopedic procedures in an understandable way to help his patients.
Hobbies / Sports
- Skiing, Fly Fishing, Red Bull Magazine
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