Dr. Abbott

Dr. Alexandra Abbott shown in professional portrait with curly hair in a ponytail, wearing a black blazer and white blouse.

Alexandra Abbott, MD is a board-certified sports medicine physician, currently practicing at Stanford University.

Her expertise comes from years of education, training, and experience:

Female soccer goalkeeper in red jersey and black shorts making a save, diving on the grass with a soccer ball near the goal line.

Collegiate Athlete

Alexandra Abbott (Alex) shown as a young soccer player. The photo depicts a young girl playing soccer, wearing a gray and navy goalkeeper jersey, black shorts, black soccer socks, and soccer cleats, on a grass field. She is in the process of punting.

Kinesiology, Exercise Science Emphasis

Table displaying heart rate and power training zones, with zones from 1 to 6, describing heart rate, power, and lactate threshold percentage. Figure 14-5 explains how lactate levels and heart rate increase with effort, indicating the lactate threshold at 146 watts and a heart rate of 145 bpm.
Diagram of muscle contraction initiation showing electric impulse traveling along muscle cell membrane, affecting the sarcoplasmic reticulum to release calcium ions, which trigger muscle contraction through cross bridges and filament sliding.
A chart outlining nutrition and hydration guidelines for different stages of a workout: pre-workout, during workout, and post-workout, including carbohydrate, fluid, and protein intake recommendations.
Diagram showing three spherical molecules labeled for carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, with respective energy values of 4 kcal/g, 4 kcal/g, and 9 kcal/g.

Research in Sports Medicine & Orthopedics

Publications

Dr. Alexandra Abbott as a medical student. The photo shows Alex in her short white coat that medical students wear, with a stethoscope around her neck. She is sitting on the shuttle bus to Hahnemann Hospital.
Dr. Alexandra Abbott in a suit standing on the Lakers training court, holding a basketball. Banners above depict UCLA Health and Los Angeles Lakers.

Thousands of athletes cared for, including NCAA Division I, NBA, & MLB

Exterior view of the Rose Bowl stadium entrance with banners welcoming to UCLA Football, featuring images of Bruins football players in blue and gold uniforms.
Dr. Alexandra Abbott standing in the seating area for Dodgers Stadium, with the field in view in the background.

Lifelong passion and dedication to health & wellness

Alexandra Abbott in the upward dog yoga pose on a mat in a call room, with a hospital bed in the background.

As a primary care physician who has done the reps herself, Dr. Abbott applies cutting-edge research in sports performance, injury prevention and treatment, nutrition, and more to help you turn the corner and reach your full potential.

Dr. Abbott wearing a black UCLA shirt and lanyard, standing in Rose Bowl stadium prior to a football game.