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Alison Moore, MD, Geriatrics, San Diego, CA

Alison Ahern Moore MD MPH, FACP, AGSF

Geriatrics•San Diego, CA

Chief, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care, UC San Diego Health // Larry L. Hillblom Chair in Geriatric Medicine // Professor, Department of Medicine, UC San Diego // Director of the UCSD Stein Institute for Research on Aging and the Center for Healthy Aging.

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  • 8899 University Center LaneSan Diego, CA 92122

  • Phone+1 858-249-2500

  • Fax+1 858-657-8069

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Summary

  • Dr. Alison Moore is a San Diego-based geriatrician specializing in geriatrics. She completed her medical education and advanced training at Tulane University Schools of Medicine and Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, and the UCLA Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program. Currently, she serves as a Professor at UC San Diego Health. Dr. Moore has published research on topics including unhealthy alcohol use interventions and cannabis use. She has been involved in clinical trials addressing unhealthy drinking in Latino populations and healthy aging. Her recognitions include being named a Top Doctor by the San Diego County Medical Association and receiving the Health Sciences Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award from UC San Diego. She is President-elect of the American Geriatrics Society

    • Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care

    UC San Diego School of Medicine Department of Medicine - Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care

Clinical Expertise

  • Geriatric medicine, Substance abuse, Advance Care Planning

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1990 - 1994
  • Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program
    Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars ProgramFellowship, Health Services Research, 1991 - 1993
  • Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health
    Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1990
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1987
  • Tulane Univ School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
    Tulane Univ School of Public Health and Tropical MedicineMPH, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1991 - 2028
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1991 - 2026
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1987 - 1989
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors San Diego County Medical Association, 2018, 2021
  • Health Sciences Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award UC San Diego, 2019
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014-2015

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • San Diego’s Top Doctors: The Annual List, 2026
    San Diego’s Top Doctors: The Annual List, 2026October 1st, 2026
  • Alison Moore Elected President of the American Geriatrics Society
    Alison Moore Elected President of the American Geriatrics SocietyJune 11th, 2026
  • Spanish-Language Counseling Cuts Heavy Drinking Among Latinx Adults by 22%, UC San Diego Study Finds
    Spanish-Language Counseling Cuts Heavy Drinking Among Latinx Adults by 22%, UC San Diego Study FindsOctober 13th, 2025

Grant Support

  • San Diego Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (San Diego AD-RCMAR)UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO2018–2028
  • UC San Diego Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) ProgramNational Institute on Aging2020–2025
  • Brief Intervention by Community Health Workers for Unhealthy Drinking in LatinosNational Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism2018–2022
  • VOLI: Voice Assistant for Quality of Life and Healthcare Improvement in Aging PopulationsNational Institute on Aging2019–2021
  • Reducing Unhealthy Alcohol Use In Older Hispanic Day LaborersNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2011–2012

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