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Brian Schulz, M.D

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist

Dr. Brian Schulz, MD is a Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 12 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Louisville Medical College medical school in 2008. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Schulz to book an appointment.

Brian M. Schulz, M.D., is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with subspecialty certification in Sports Medicine, specializing in ligament, meniscus, and cartilage injuries of the knee, shoulder instability and labral tears, rotator cuff injuries, Tommy John surgery, femoroacetabular impingement and labral injury in the hip, and advanced arthroscopic and open surgical techniques for sports-related injuries of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee. Dr. Schulz is involved in the training of sports medicine fellows and is committed to providing his patients with the highest quality orthopedic care.

Dr. Schulz began his studies at the University of Kentucky and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, before going on to medical school at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, KY. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where he was administrative chief resident. Dr. Schulz went on to train as a Kerlan-Jobe Sports Medicine Fellow and is an active researcher, publishing multiple papers and book chapters.

Dr. Schulz is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, The American Orthopedic Association Emerging Leaders Program, Major League Baseball Team Physician Association and National Hockey League Team Physician Society

Dr. Schulz is a Team Orthopedic Physician for the Anaheim Ducks and the Head Orthopedic Surgeon for the Los Angeles Angels.  In addition, he has been a consultant for a variety of professional, collegiate, and high school athletic teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles KISS, West Los Angeles College, and Fullerton College.

Education

1996-2000
Louisville Male High School
Louisville, Kentucky
2000-2004
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lexington, Kentucky
2004-2008
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Louisville, Kentucky

Post-Doctoral Training

2008 –2013
Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York
Director: William N. Levine, MD
2012 –2013
Administrative Chief Resident in Orthopedic Surgery
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, New York
Director: William N. Levine, MD
2013-2014
Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
Los Angeles, CA
Director: Neal S. ElAttrache, MD

Certifications & Licensure

2005
Shoulder & Elbow Center Summer Research Student Sellersburg, Indiana Director: Michael Moskal, MD
2007-2008
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Research Student
Louisville, Kentucky
Director: John Nyland, PhD
2007-2008
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Research Student
Louisville, Kentucky
Director: Craig Roberts, MD
2008-2013
Department of Orthopedic Surgery Columbia University Medical Center
Resident Education Committee Member
New York, New York
Director: William N. Levine, MD
2009-2013
Center for Shoulder, Elbow and Sports Medicine
Department of Orthopedic Surgery Columbia University Medical Center
Clinical Researcher
New York, New York
Director: Louis U. Bigliani, MD
2009-2013
Center for Orthopedic Research
Department of Orthopedic Surgery Columbia University Medical Center
Clinical Researcher
New York, New York
Director: Christopher S. Ahmad, MD
2012-2013
Housestaff Quality Council
New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Advisor: Robert Green, MD
2012-2013
The American Journal of Orthopedics
Resident Advisory Board
Editor in Chief: Peter D. McCann, MD

Professional Societies

2007-Present
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
2008-Present
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS) Member # 764754
2012-Present
The American Orthopedic Association Emerging Leaders Program
2013-Present
The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Active Member
2013-Present
Arthroscopy Association of North America
2014-Present
National Hockey League Team Physicians Society
2016-Present
Major League Baseball Team Physicians Association

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Peer-reviewed Publications

  • Schulz BM, Strauch RJ. A Case of Factitious Subfascial Emphysema.  ORTHOPEDICS 2008; 31:495.
  • Schulz B, Nyland J, Keen J, Malkani A. Self-reported shoulder function following massive rotator cuff tear reconstruction using a triceps brachii interposition flap.  Acta Orthop Belg.  2008 Oct; 74(5):  582-9.
  • Schulz BM, Levy D, Ahmad CS. 5 Points on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Young Athletes. The American Journal of Orthopedics 2011 June; XL(6): 279-283.
  • Redler LH, Caldwell JM, Schulz BM, Levine WN.  Management of Articular Cartilage Injuries of the Knee.  The Physician and Sports Medicine.  2012 Feb; 40(1):  20-35.
  • Cadet ER, Yin B, Schulz BM, Ahmad CS, Rosenwasser MP. Proximal Humerus and Humeral Shaft Nonunions.  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.  2013 September; 21(9):  538-547.
  • Jiang KN, Schulz BM, Tsui YL, Gardner TR, Greisberg JK. Comparison of Radiographic Stress Tests for Syndesmotic Instability of Supination-External Rotation Ankle Fractures, A Cadaveric Study.  Journal of Orthopedic Trauma.  2013 Sep 26.  [Epub ahead of print].
  • Cadet ER, Makhni EC, Mehran N, Schulz BM. Management of Septic Arthritis following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction:  A Review of Current Practices and Recommendations.  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.  2013 November; 21(11):  647-656. PMID 24187034
  • Schulz BM, Watling JP, Vosseller JT, Strauch RJ. Markedly Elevated Intra-articular White Cell Count Caused by Gout Alone.  2014 August; 37(8):  e739-42.
  • Levy DM, Gvozdyev BV, Schulz BM, Boselli KJ, Ahmad CS. Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization with Percutaneous Assistance and Posteroinferior Capsular Plication.  The American Journal of Orthopedics.  2014 August; 43(8): 364-69.
  • Makhni EC, Steinhaus ME, Mehran N, Schulz BM, Ahmad CS. Functional Outcome and Graft Retention in Patients with Septic Arthritis Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction:  A Systematic Review.  2015 July; 31(7): 1392-401.
  • Lerebours F, Robertson W, Neri B, Schulz B, Youm T, Limpisvasti O. Prevalence of Cam-Type Morphology in Elite Ice Hockey Players.  American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016 April; 44(4): 1024-30.
  • Popkin C, Schulz B, Park CN, Bottiglieri T, Lynch TS. Evaluation, Management and Prevention of Lower Extremity Youth Hockey Injuries.  Open Access J Sports Med. 2016 Nov 21; 7: 167-176.  PMID 27920584
  • Mehran N, Schulz B, Neri B, Robertson W, Limpisvasti O. Prevalence of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Professional Hockey Players.  Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2016 December; 4(12).
  • Williams P, McGarry M, Ihn H, Schulz B, Limpisvasti O, ElAttrache N, Lee T. The biomechanical evaluation of a novel 3-strand docking technique for ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction in the elbow.  Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  2018 Sept; 27(9): 1672-1678.  PMID: 29748121
  • Marshall NE, Keller R, Limpisvasti, O, Schulz B and ElAttrache N. Major League Baseball Pitching Performance after Tommy John Surgery and the effect of Tear Characteristics, Technique and Graft Type. Am J Sports Med. 2019 Mar; 47(3): 713-720.  PMID: 30624958
  • Smith DG, Swantek AJ, Gulledge CM, Lizzio VA, Bermudez A, Schulz B, Makhni EC.  Relationship between glenohumeral internal rotation deficit and medial elbow torque in high school baseball pitchers.  Am J Sports Med. 2019 Oct; 47(12): 2821-2826.  PMID: 31498652

Book Chapters

  • Schulz B, Brown M, Ahmad CS.  Evaluation and Imaging of Patellofemoral Joint Disorders.  Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine.  June 2010; 18(2):  68-78.
  • Schulz BM, Makhni E, Levine WN. Epidemiology, Clinical Evaluation, Imaging and Classification of Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries.  Iannotti J, Miniaci A, Williams G, Zukcerman J.  Disorders of the Shoulder:  Diagnosis and Management 3rd ed.  Philadelphia:  Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.  2013
  • Schulz BM, Makhni E, Levine WN. Non-operative Management of Sternoclavicular Joint Injuries:  Indications, Techniques and Outcomes.  Iannotti J, Miniaci A, Williams G, Zukcerman J.  Disorders of the Shoulder:  Diagnosis and Management 3rd ed.  Philadelphia:  Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2013 
  • Makhni E, Schulz BM, Levine WN. Arthroscopic treatment of calcific tendonitis. IN:  Video Atlas of Shoulder Surgery.  (McCann PD-Editor).  Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers LTD.  Chapter 56, pp. 197-201.  2011
  • Schulz BM, Tibone JE. Ombro Do Atleta.  Cohen M, Abdalla RJ.  Lesoes nos Esportes - Diagnostico, Prevencao E Tratamento, Segunda Edicao.  Livraria e Editora Revinter Ltda.    Chapter 36, 465-501 
  • Limpisvasti O, Schulz B, Reed J. Shoulder and Thoracic Injuries: Soft Tissue Injuries, in Limpisvasti O, Albohm M, Provencher M, Herring S, eds: The Sports Medicine Field Manual. Rosemont, Illinois, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2015.
  • Limpisvasti O, Schulz B, Reed J. Shoulder and Thoracic Injuries: Neurologic Injuries and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, in Limpisvasti O, Albohm M, Provencher M, Herring S, eds: The Sports Medicine Field Manual. Rosemont, Illinois, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2015.
  • Limpisvasti O, Schulz B, Reed J. Shoulder and Thoracic Injuries: Overhead Athletes, in Limpisvasti O, Albohm M, Provencher M, Herring S, eds: The Sports Medicine Field Manual. Rosemont, Illinois, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 2015.

Manuscripts In Preparation

  • Schulz BM, Stein S, Conte S. Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury Prevention Strategies. IN: Elbow Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment, edn 2.  Springer, 2020.
  • ElAttrache NS, Schulz BM, Ahmad CS. Throwing Athletes.  IN: Rockwood and Matsen’s The Shoulder 6 Edition.  Elsevier, 2020.
  • ElAttrache NS, Schulz BM, Ahmad CS. Non-Throwing Athletes.  IN: Rockwood and Matsen’s The Shoulder 6 Edition.  Elsevier, 2020.

Multimedia

  • Schulz B, ElAttrache NS, Ahmad CS. Basic Science of the Throwing Elbow:  Instability and Athletic Injury.  ASES Elbow Curriculum. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Web Site 2010: 168-174.
  • Schulz B, ElAttrache NS, Ahmad CS. Valgus Impaction Overload:  Instability and Athletic Injury.  ASES Elbow Curriculum. American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Web Site 2010: 211-218.
  • Makhni EC, Schulz BM, Levine WN.  Arthroscopic Treatment of Calcific Tendonitis.  VuMedi, July 2011.
  • Schulz, BM. Applicants Perspective-Preparing Your Rank List.  AAOS Webinar: Tips for the Orthopedic Fellowship Match. September 24, 2012.
  • Makhni EC, Schulz BM, Levine WN. Arthroscopic Treatment of Calcific Tendinitis in the Rotator Cuff.  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.  Multimedia Education Center.  Chicago IL, March 2013.

Current Research

  • The Effect of Knee Flexion Angle During Graft Tensioning in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.
    Department of Orthopedic Surgery Columbia University Medical Center
    New York, New York
    Present
  • The Ulnar Collateral Ligament Responds to Stress in Professional Pitchers.
    Los Angeles Angel Baseball Organization/MLB Study
    2018 Season
  • The Effect of a 6 Week Hip and Core Strengthening Program on Shoulder and Elbow Forces and Pitch Velocity in Adolescent Baseball Pitchers.
    Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
    Los Angeles, CA
    2017-2018

Grants

  1. Schulz BM, Ahmad CS. The Effect of Knee Flexion Angle During Graft Tensioning in Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction.  Orthopedic Research & Education Foundation/Mako Resident Research Project Grant.  April 2011
  2. ElAttrache N, Limpisvasti O, Mohr K, Schulz B. The Effect of a 6 Week Hip and Core Strengthening Program on Shoulder and Elbow Forces and Pitch Velocity in Adolescent Baseball Pitchers.  Major League Baseball.  Sept 2017
  3. Chalmers P, Makhni E, Erickson B, Schulz B, Li B. A Prospective Study of Youth and Adolescent Injury Rates:  Can Injuries Be Predicted?  Major League Baseball. August 2018

Awards

2000-2004
Academic Scholarship for Excellence
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
2004-2008
Dean’s Academic Merit Scholarship
Univ. Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
2007
Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Society
Univ. Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
2007
Arch E. Cole Scholarship Award
Univ. of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
2008
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Univ. of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
2008
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Univ. of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
2008
Senior Award for Excellence in Neurosciences
Univ. of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
2008
George P. Caldwell Award
Univ. of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
2012
The American Orthopedic Association Resident Leadership Forum Washington, DC
2012
Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY
2013
Ira N. Wolfe Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Research
The New York Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY
2013
Frank E. Stinchfield Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery Research
The New York Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY

Team Coverage

2009–2013
Columbia University Athletics
Resident Coverage: Team Physician William N. Levine, MD
2010-2013
City College of New York (CCNY) Athletics
Resident Coverage: Team Physician Edwin R. Cadet, MD
2013-2016
Los Angeles Lakers
Team Physician: Stephen J. Lombardo, MD
2013-2014
Los Angeles Dodgers
Team Physician: Neal S. ElAttrache, MD
2013-2014
Los Angeles Kings (Stanley Cup Champions)
Team Physician: Ronald S. Kvitne, MD
2013-2014
Anaheim Ducks
Team Physician: Orr Limpisvasti, MD
2013-2014
Los Angeles Sparks
Team Physician: Daniel Kharrazi, MD
2013-2014
University of Southern California Football
Team Physician: James. E. Tibone, MD
2014-2015
LA Kiss Arena Football
Team Physicians: Luga Podesta, MD and Michael Banffy, MD
2013-2014
West Los Angeles College Football
Team Physician: Clarence L. Shields, MD
2013-2014
Fullerton College Football
Team Physician: Orr Limpisvasti, MD
2016
Brea Olinda High School Football
Head Team Physician
2014-Present
Anaheim Ducks
Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon
2016-Present
Los Angeles Angels
Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon

Event Coverage

2010-2013
North Bergen High School Football
Resident Coverage: Head Physician Christopher Ahmad, MD
North Bergen, New Jersey
2011
USTA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships
Tournament Physician: Head Physician William Levine, MD
Queens, New York
2012
J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions Squash 2012
Tournament Physician: Head Physician William Levine, MD
New York, New York
2014
Oakland Athletics Spring Training Physicals
Scottsdale, Arizona

Lectures / Grand Rounds

  • Schulz BM, Lee JK, Amorosa LF. “Proximal Humeral Fractures: Locking Plates – Is Newer Better?”   New York Orthopedic Hospital, Grand Rounds, July 30, 2009.
  • Wolfe V, Schulz BM. “Osteochondroma”. New York Orthopedic Hospital, Tumor Rounds, March 18, 2010.
  • Schulz BM. “Metastatic Disease to Bone”.  New York Orthopedic Hospital, Graduation Case Presentation, June 17, 2010.
  • Wei D, Schulz BM, VanBeek C. “Platelet Rich Therapies in the Treatment of Orthopedic Sports Injuries”. New York Orthopedic Hospital, Grand Rounds. September 16, 2010.
  • Redler L, Yin B, Schulz BM, Lee J. “Management of TFCC Injuries”.  New York Orthopedic Hospital, Grand Rounds.  March 13, 2011.
  • Swart E, Wei D, Schulz BM. “Cervical Myelopathy”.  New York Orthopedic Hospital, Grand Rounds.  May 3, 2012.
  • Schulz BM. “The Effect of Knee Flexion Angle During MPFL Reconstruction on Patellofemoral Contact Pressures”.  New York Orthopedic Hospital, Graduation Research Presentation, June 21, 2013.
  • Schulz BM. “Medial Sided Elbow Injuries in Throwers”.  Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic, Grand Rounds.  December 11, 2013.
  • Schulz BM. “The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic Shoulder and Elbow Score:  Validation in the Youth Overhead Athlete and the EKJOC Score in Adult and Youth Athletes”.  The 28th Annual Kerlan-Jobe Fellowship Alumni Research Conference, Seattle WA.  July 11, 2014.
  • Schulz BM. “Shoulder Instability Controversial Cases”.  New York Orthopedic Hospital 150th Anniversary Celebration Academic Program, New York NY.  May 13-14, 2016.
  • Schulz BM. “What’s New in Meniscal Surgery”.  Advances in the Management of Lower Extremity Injuries.  University of California, Irvine Graduate Research Forum, Newport Beach CA.  June 9, 2017.
  • Schulz BM. “Vitamin D Insufficiency in Professional Hockey Players”.  National Hockey League Team Physicians Society Academic Conference, Phoenix AZ.  June 17, 2017.
  • Schulz BM. “Orthopedic Problems in Hockey – Elbow”.  AOSSM Keep Your Edge Hockey Sports Medicine Conference, Toronto, ON Canada.  August 18, 2018.
  • Chalmers PN, English J, Cushman D, Yoon SH, Schulz BM, Li B. The Ulnar Collateral Ligament Responds to Stress in Professional Pitchers.  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Podium Presentation.  Las Vegas NV, March 14, 2019.
  • Marshall NE, Keller RA, Schulz BM, Limpisvasti O, and ElAttrache N. Major League Baseball Pitching Performance after Tommy John Surgery and the effect of Tear Characteristics, Technique and Graft Type.  Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting Podium Presentation.  Las Vegas NV, March 14, 2019.
  • Schulz BM. “What’s New in Sports Surgery. Suture Augmentation: Fad or Future.”  California Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting.  Laguna Nigel, May 19, 2019.
  • Marshall NE, Keller RA, Schulz BM, Limpisvasti O, and ElAttrache N. Major League Baseball Pitching Performance after Tommy John Surgery and the effect of Tear Characteristics, Technique and Graft Type.  American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine Podium Presentation.  Boston MA, July, 2019.
  • Schulz BM. Major League Baseball Pitching Performance after Tommy John Surgery and the effect of Tear Characteristics, Technique and Graft Type.  Major League Baseball Winter Meetings Podium Presentation.  San Diego CA, December 6, 2019.
  • Schulz BM. Relationship between glenohumeral internal rotation deficit and medial elbow torque in high school baseball pitchers. Major League Baseball Winter Meetings Podium Presentation.  San Diego CA, December 6, 2019.
  • Chalmers PN, English J, Cushman D, Yoon SH, Schulz BM, Li B. The Ulnar Collateral Ligament Responds to Stress in Professional Pitchers.  AAOSM/AANA Specialty Day Podium Presentation.  Orlando, FL, March 28, 2020.
  • Chalmers PN, English J, Cushman D, Yoon SH, Schulz BM, Li B. The Ulnar Collateral Ligament Responds to Stress in Professional Pitchers.  AAOS Podium Presentation.  Orlando, FL, March 24, 2020.
  • Chalmers PN, English J, Cushman D, Yoon SH, Schulz BM, Li B. The Ulnar Collateral Ligament Responds to Stress in Professional Pitchers.  AAOSM Podium Presentation.  Seattle, WA, July 11, 2020.

Poster Presentations Co-authored

  • Jiang KN, Schulz BM, Tsui Y, Gardner TR, Greisberg J. Biomechanical Analysis of Syndesmotic Injury with Stress Radiography.  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.  Poster # P460San Francisco CA, February 2012
  • Zouzias IC, Schulz BM, Tsui YL, Kwon D, Gardner TR, Ahmad CS. Effect of knee flexion angle during MPFL graft tensioning on patellofemoral kinematics and contact forces.  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.  Poster #411.  Las Vegas NV, March 2015
  • Lerebours F, Schulz B, Youm T, Limpisvasti O, Neri B, Robertson W.  Prevalence of Cam-Type Femoracetabular Impingement in Elite Hockey Players.  International Society for Hip Arthroscopy Scientific Annual Meeting.  Cambridge, England September 2015
  • Chalmers PN, English J, Cushman D, Yoon S, Schulz B, Li B. The Ulnar Collateral Ligament Responds to Stress in Professional Pitchers.  American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, Poster #222.  Boston MA, July, 2019