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David Plurad, MD, General Surgery, Riverside, CA, Riverside Community Hospital

DavidPluradMD

General Surgery Riverside, CA

Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care

Medical Director, Trauma Services

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Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2004 - 2005
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2002
  • University of Alabama Medical Center
    University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1994
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1900 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License Active through 2008
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1997 - 2002
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • RCH Receives Trauma Verification
    RCH Receives Trauma VerificationJanuary 10th, 2023
  • The Health Benefits of THC Are Overlooked in CBD Mania
    The Health Benefits of THC Are Overlooked in CBD ManiaAugust 24th, 2018
  • Can Medical Marijuana Save Football? Activists Call NFL to Loosen Rules on Cannabis
    Can Medical Marijuana Save Football? Activists Call NFL to Loosen Rules on CannabisFebruary 8th, 2016

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