Beach Orthopaedic Specialty Institute is proud to announce that Raymond Anthony Klug, MD, has been appointed Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine, effective November 1, 2025.
This appointment recognizes Dr. Klug’s expertise, commitment to teaching, and contributions to the field of orthopaedic surgery. As outlined in the official appointment letter from UCI’s School of Medicine, this role reflects professional competence, scholarly activity, and dedicated service within an academic medical environment.
A Meaningful Academic Honor
As an Associate Clinical Professor in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series, Dr. Klug will participate in teaching, academic service, and professional activities within the University of California, Irvine. This appointment reinforces his long-standing dedication to advancing orthopaedic education and supporting the next generation of medical professionals.
The position is a recognition of both his clinical expertise and his ongoing contributions to the field.
Collaboration With UC Irvine School of Medicine
In this role, Dr. Klug will work directly with academic leadership at UCI, including Department Chair Dr. Nitin Bhatia and Senior Associate Dean Dr. Mohammad Helmy, who jointly extended and approved the appointment. This affiliation reflects a strong partnership between Beach Orthopaedics and one of the region’s leading academic medical institutions.
A Proud Moment for Beach Orthopaedics
Dr. Klug’s appointment highlights the excellence, professionalism, and leadership that define his work at Beach Orthopaedics. His pursuit of ongoing academic engagement enriches our practice, elevates patient care, and strengthens the orthopaedic community across Southern California.
We congratulate Dr. Klug on this prestigious achievement and look forward to supporting his continued contributions to education, research, and advanced orthopaedic care.