Rams Physician Under Scrutiny Amid Conor Mcgregor PED Allegations

WHO:

Yahoo Sports - Dr. Neal ElAttrache, team doctor for the L.A. Rams and L.A. Dodgers, is under investigation.

Yahoo Sports - Conor McGregor, UFC star, is involved in the allegations against Dr. ElAttrache.

Yahoo Sports - Michael S. Schmidt, New York Times reporter, broke the story.

WHAT:

Yahoo Sports - Dr. ElAttrache is being investigated by Major League Baseball for allegedly supporting the use of Performance-Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) for McGregor.

Yahoo Sports - The allegations relate to Dr. ElAttrache’s recommendation for McGregor to see a doctor in 2021 who prescribed banned drugs.

Yahoo Sports - McGregor broke both bones in his lower left leg during a UFC bout in 2021.

Yahoo Sports - Dr. ElAttrache oversaw surgery to repair McGregor's leg injuries.

WHERE:

Yahoo Sports - The investigation is taking place in Los Angeles, California.

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports - The allegations involve events from 2021 when McGregor was prescribed banned drugs.

WHY:

Yahoo Sports - The validity of the accusations against Dr. ElAttrache and the findings of the investigation are important for the Rams and their association with him.

HOW:

Yahoo Sports - Dr. ElAttrache stated, “I purposely wasn’t involved with his evaluation by the consultant nor with prescribing medication,” regarding the allegations.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 16:02 UTC)

Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the team doctor for the L.A. Rams and L.A. Dodgers, is currently under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly supporting the use of Performance-Enhancing Drugs for UFC star Conor McGregor. The allegations stem from a recommendation made by Dr. ElAttrache in 2021 for McGregor to see a doctor who prescribed banned substances following McGregor's severe leg injuries during a bout. In response to the accusations, Dr. ElAttrache stated, “I purposely wasn’t involved with his evaluation by the consultant nor with prescribing medication.”