Daniel Keefe - Scripts Clinic

Laura Alberton, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon with expertise in sports-related injuries of the knee and shoulder. Her clinical interests include anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries; knee ligament injuries and surgery; cartilage injuries; arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder; labral tears in the shoulder; meniscus tears; and rotator cuff tears. In addition to her clinical practice, she conducts research on ACL outcomes and post-operative pain. She is a member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the California Orthopaedic Association. She is also an instructor for the San Diego Sports and Arthroscopy Fellowship and a clinical faculty member at the University of California, San Diego.

Heinz Hoenecke, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. He has special clinical interest in the shoulder, including throwing shoulder, shoulder reconstruction and shoulder replacement, as well as knee ligament reconstruction. In practice since 1988, Dr. Hoenecke can assist patients living with a variety of sports injuries, arthritis, and other shoulder and knee problems. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Hoenecke conducts research in the areas of shoulder arthroplasty (surgical repair of the joint), the throwing shoulder and arthroscopic surgical techniques. He is also active in the medical community as a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Shoulder and Elbow Society and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Dr. Hoenecke believes in getting to know his patients' goals and history in order to provide the best treatment options possible. When not in the office, he enjoys flying, surfing and skiing.

Jan Fronek, MD, is a member of the Scripps Clinic division of orthopedics and head of sports medicine, a section dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of sports-related injuries. His expertise includes arthroscopic surgery, which uses a pencil-sized telescope to diagnose and treat knee, shoulder and other joint problems. This minimally invasive procedure can be performed on an outpatient basis, and frequently produces less pain and results in faster healing. Dr. Fronek treats a variety of injuries with arthroscopic surgery and open treatment, including meniscus and articular cartilage injuries; rotator cuff injuries; biceps tendon and glenoid labrum injuries; torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL); and dislocated shoulders. Other clinical interests include sports medicine and sports injuries, as well as laser and thermal surgery in orthopedics. He provides care for a variety of elite, amateur and recreational athletes. Regardless of the individual's background, his primary focus is to ensure a safe and speedy recovery. In order to enhance the outcomes of those in his care, he collaborates closely with sports therapists and athletic trainers. In addition to his clinical practice, he conducts research in arthroscopic surgery techniques and outcomes. Dr. Fronek is also a member of the California State Orthopaedic Association, the Association of Major League Baseball Team Physicians and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Fronek has been selected by his peers as one of San Diego's "Top Doctors" eight times in the last ten years.