Kyle Brooks, PA-C

The CORE Institute is proud to have Kyle Brooks, MMsc., ATC, PA-C as part of our team. Kyle is a physician assistant with specialized training in sports medicine.

Kyle received his bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in physiological science. While at UCLA, Kyle worked as an athletic trainer with the NCAA Champion men’s water polo team, football team, men’s and women’s track and field teams and women’s gymnastics team. Kyle's experience as an athletic trainer granted him the opportunity to care for numerous elite collegiate athletes and multiple Olympic athletes.

After a rewarding experience with UCLA Sports Medicine, Kyle next attended Yale University where he received his master's degree in medical science through the physician associate program. As a physician assistant student at Yale, he found his clinical rotations in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine to be the most fulfilling. His passion to work in orthopedics subsequently brought him to The CORE Institute. In addition to being a certified physician assistant, Kyle also maintains certification as an athletic trainer. He is a fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Kyle enjoys nearly all sports and multiple recreational activities including: basketball, tennis, golf, cycling and waterskiing.

Research & Experience

Education

Masters of Medical Science 
Physician Associate Program
Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut

Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California

Professional Experience

Staff Athletic Trainer
UCLA
2003
Los Angeles, California

Student Athletic Trainer
UCLA - UCLA Sports Medicine Program
1999-2002
Los Angeles, California

Research Assistant
UCLA Medical Center
2001-2002
Los Angeles, California

Physical Therapy Aid
Hand Rehab Specialists
2000
Santa Barbara, California

Intern Athletic Trainer
Los Angeles Avengers, Professional Arena Football Team
Los Angeles, California

Certifications

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) – 2003
ACLS certified – 2004
NCCPA certified - November 2005
Arizona Regulatory Board of Physician Assistants

Professional Associations 

Fellow member American Academy of Physician Assistants