Sports Medicine Los Angeles Medical Center - Faculty

Michael Fong, MD
Fellowship Program Director, Team Physician Cal State Los Angeles

Michael Fong, MD
Fellowship Program Director, Team Physician Cal State Los Angeles
Medical School
University of Texas Medical School
Residency Training
USC, Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center
Fellowship Training
Sports Medicine, Kaiser Los Angeles Medical Center & White Memorial Medical Center Physician Faculty Development Fellowship
Clinical Interests
ultrasound interventions, regenerative medicine
How I Thrive
Spending time with family & friends, and running
Academic Appointments:
ABFM, CAQ Sports Medicine
Board Certifications:
Program Director, KP LAMC Teaching Award 2011, 2019

Oluyemi Ajirotutu, MD
Collegiate Sports Coverage

Oluyemi Ajirotutu, MD
Collegiate Sports Coverage
Medical School
University of California Los Angeles, School of Medicine
Residency Training
Family Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Fellowship Training
Sports Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
How I Thrive
I love to work out, watch sports (especially college football), spend time with my extended family here in LA.
Board Certifications:
ABFM, CAQ Sports Medicine

Kenneth Choi, MD, MPH
Team Physician Santa Monica & Occidental College

Kenneth Choi, MD, MPH
Team Physician Santa Monica & Occidental College
Graduate School
Northwestern University
Medical School
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency Training
Emergency Medicine, UC San Diego
Fellowship Training
Sports Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Clinical Interests
Ultrasound
How I Thrive
Traveling, exercise classes, and chasing around my son
Board Certifications:
Emergency Medicine, CAQ Sports Medicine

Imani Gardner, MD
Team Physician Santa Monica College

Imani Gardner, MD
Team Physician Santa Monica College
Medical School
University of Southern California
Residency Training
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Fellowship Training
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Clinical Interests
Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation
How I Thrive
Spending time with family. Exercise and dancing with family.
Academic Appointments:
Sports Medicine Clinical Instructor
Board Certifications:
ABFM, CAQ Sports Medicine

Jasmin Mosley Gooden, DO
Collegiate Sports Coverage

Jasmin Mosley Gooden, DO
Collegiate Sports Coverage
Medical School
Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency Training
Family Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills
Fellowship Training
Sports Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Board Certifications:
ABFM, CAQ Sports Medicine

John Su, MD, MPH
Collegiate Sports Coverage – Family Medicine

John Su, MD, MPH
Collegiate Sports Coverage – Family Medicine
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine
Residency Training
Family Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Fellowship Training
Sports Medicine, UCLA
Clinical Interests
Community Medicine & Sports Medicine
How I Thrive
Cycling, running, and spending time with my family
Academic Appointments:
Assistant Professor at the KP School of Medicine
Board Certifications:
ABFM, CAQ Sports Medicine

John Tierney, MD
Team Physician Trade Tech & Occidental College

John Tierney, MD
Team Physician Trade Tech & Occidental College
Medical School
University of California, Irvine
Residency Training
General Pediatrics, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
Fellowship Training
Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center
Clinical Interests
Concussion management, and research on exercise vital signs
How I Thrive
Recreational basketball, disc golf, and slot cars
Academic Appointments:
Physician MAPPS honors roll 2015 & 2018, LAMC Family Medicine Residency specialist of the year 2018
Board Certifications:
General Pediatrics, CAQ Sports Medicine

Branden Turner, MD
Collegiate Sports Coverage

Branden Turner, MD
Collegiate Sports Coverage
Medical School
University of Sothern California - Keck School of Medicine
Residency Training
Family Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
Fellowship Training
Sports Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles
How I Thrive
I enjoy spending time with my 2 awesome kids, playing basketball and running, watching sports, retreating in the outdoors, and expanding my music collection.
Board Certifications:
ABFM, CAQ Sports Medicine

Arash Yazdani Arazi, MD
Collegiate Sports Coverage – Urgent Care

Arash Yazdani Arazi, MD
Collegiate Sports Coverage – Urgent Care
Medical School
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Residency Training
University of California, Davis
Fellowship Training
Sports Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Fontana
How I Thrive
Being involved in a variety of sports. My wife and I enjoy exercising outdoors and traveling.
Board Certifications:
ABFM, CAQ Sports Medicine