Overtime with Dr. Kristofer Jones: Caring for Elite Athletes

We’re going into overtime. In this bonus episode, Dr. Eve Glazier continues her conversation with Kristofer Jones, MD, orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at UCLA Health, head team physician and director of orthopedic surgery for the Los Angeles Lakers, and head team physician for UCLA Athletics. Dr. Jones shares what it takes to care for elite athletes in high-stakes moments, from game-day injuries to the realities of recovery. He reflects on how these experiences shape his approach to care, performance, and resilience.

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Podcast Credits
UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier

Host
Dr. Eve Glazier

Executive Producers
Annie Krasnow
Michael Burke
Suzanne Koudsi Walker

Producers
Niki Miller
Jessica Alabastro

Creative Producer
Kanza Shaheen

Social Media and Communications
Bonnie Kim

Technical Directors
Adrian Cardoso
Andrew Stocks

Editor
Tony Sweet

Recorded at
Canella Media

Special Thanks
To our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by
UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

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Visit: ⁠https://www.uclahealth.org/medicallyspeaking

Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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