Brian Donohoe

Brian Donohoe, MD, is a Primary Care Sports Medicine physician affiliated with UCLA Health, practicing within the Departments of Family Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery at the UCLA School of Medicine. He specializes in non-surgical orthopedic care for athletes and active individuals, with expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound and minimally invasive procedures like ultrasound-guided joint injections.

• Education: MD from UCLA School of Medicine (2018), undergraduate from University of California, San Diego
• Certifications: Sports Medicine and Family Medicine (American Board of Family Medicine, 2022 and 2021)
• Training: Sports Medicine fellowship at UCLA (2022), Family Medicine residency at UCLA (2021) including Chief Resident role

Dr. Donohoe combines clinical practice with research applications in musculoskeletal diagnostics and therapeutic interventions. His work focuses on improving outcomes for sports-related injuries through advanced imaging and targeted treatments.

Recognized as a Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Star in 2025, he serves as team physician for Santa Monica High School and assistant team physician for UCLA Athletics, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Dodgers. He is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

Professional memberships include the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American College of Sports Medicine, and American Academy of Family Physicians. His clinical services span Sports Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a focus on cortisone injections, PRP therapy, and degenerative joint disease management.