Joshua T. Goldman

Dr. Joshua T. Goldman is a Clinical Associate Professor in both Family Medicine and Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. Specializing in non-surgical orthopedic care and musculoskeletal ultrasound, he provides expert treatment for athletes and patients with musculoskeletal issues.

• Team physician for Los Angeles Chargers
• Team physician for UCLA Football, Men's Soccer, Women's Beach Volleyball
• Previous team physician roles: UCLA baseball, softball, women's water polo, men's volleyball, US Olympic Training Center

Education

• MD - Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (2010)
• Residency - Family Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine (2011-2013)
• Fellowship - Sports Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine (2014)
• MBA - University of Southern California

Research Focus
Dr. Goldman's research investigates critical areas in sports medicine including concussion management, pediatric sports medicine, training load optimization, sleep effects on athletic performance, and pediatric fracture treatment. His work bridges clinical practice with epidemiological studies on athlete safety.

Scientific Contributions
His publications analyze youth running safety, marathon training risks, cardiac complications in athletes, and advanced concussion assessment tools. He has developed consensus guidelines for youth running and pioneered ultrasound-guided interventions for tendon and joint conditions.

• Key studies on PRP and hyaluronic acid injections
• Concussion biomarker research
• Post-COVID athlete cardiac risks
• Medical disqualification protocols

Professional Leadership
Currently serving as:

• Associate Director, Orthopedic Institute for Children's Center for Sports Medicine
• Associate Director, UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program
• Program Director, UCLA Sports Medicine Fellowship