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Alan Shahtaji, DO, Family Medicine, San Diego, CA, UC San Diego Medical Center - Hillcrest

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Family Medicine • San Diego, CA

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UC San Diego Health Director UCSD Sports Concussion Clinic Assistant Director PCSM Fellowship Team Physician, UCSD Athletics Team physician, US Soccer Federation

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Summary

  • Dr. Alan Shahtaji is a family physician in San Diego, CA and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center – Hillcrest. He received his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University and has been in practice 9 years. He specializes in sports medicine (non-surgical) and is experienced in concussion, nutrition, preventive medicine, sport medicine, and longevity. He has more than 30 publications.

Education & Training

  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine
    Wake Forest University School of MedicineFellowship, Sports Medicine (Family Medicine), 2011 - 2012
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 2008 - 2011
  • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University
    Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern UniversityClass of 2008
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.S., Kinesiology, with Highest Honors, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State License 2009 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State License 2010 - 2013
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Whitehill Prize - excellence in the teaching of clinical medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Recipient Academy of Clinician Scholars, 2016
  • Professional Development Award Kaiser Permanente, 2015
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!  
    Shahtaji, A, Athletic Training and Sports Health Care, 1/1/2013

Abstracts/Posters

  • Underhand Tennis, Anyone?
    Shahtaji, A, AMSSM 26st Annual Meeting “Game On”, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2017
  • The role of collaborative care in concussion recovery and treatment.
    DeMichele, G., Accardi, R., Shahtaji, A., & Pospos, S., AAMFT-California Annual Division Conference, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2017
  • Discharge Instructions and PCP Follow-Up for Concussion in the Emergency Department
    Carreon, R. Shahtaji, A., AMSSM 24th Annual Meeting “Return to Play”, Hollywood, FL, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • FIFA11+ 
    Long Beach, CA - 1/1/2017
  • Pediatric Injuries 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
  • Gluteus Medius Tendinopathy 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
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Other

  • Concussions in Children Interview 
    Shahtaji, A, KUSI
    1/1/2016
  • Caring for a Child with a Concussion Interview 
    Shahtaji, A, KUSI
    1/1/2016
  • Concussion Interview 
    Shahtaji, A, KPBS
    1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • Are You Struggling for a Restful Night’s Sleep?
    Are You Struggling for a Restful Night’s Sleep?April 14th, 2021

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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Alan Shahtaji, Dr. Alan Shahtaji, DO, Dr. A Shahtaji, Dr. Alan Philip Shahtaji