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Denise Sur, MD, Family Medicine, Santa Monica, CA

Denise K Sur MD


Professor, Vice Chair, Residency Director, Family Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

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  • 1920 Colorado AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90404

  • Phone+1 310-319-4700

  • Fax+1 310-319-4700

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Summary

  • Denise Sur, MD, is a Family Medicine specialist based in Santa Monica, CA. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and earned her medical degree from the University of California, Davis. Denise has been a Clinical Professor at UCLA Medical Center-Santa Monica since 1991. She has expertise in rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, pregnancy, and vaccines. Her publication record includes work on antibiotic use, immunizations in pregnancy, and chronic nonallergic rhinitis in journals such as Family Medicine and American Family Physician. Denise's accolades include multiple recognitions as a Top Doctor in the LA and Southern California areas and specific certifications in EHR systems.

Education & Training

  • Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
    Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 1986 - 1989
  • University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
    University of California, Davis, School of MedicineClass of 1986
  • University of California, Berkeley
    University of California, BerkeleyA.B., Biology, 1978 - 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1987 - 2027
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013, 2020-2021
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2015-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2015-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Chronic Nonallergic Rhinitis  
    Sur D, Plesa M, American Family Physician, 1/1/2017
  • Staff versus Physician Vaccine Protocols for Influenza Immunization During Pregnancy  
    Sur D, Zakrzewski, L, JABFM, 1/1/2014
  • Principles and Non-Pharmacologic Management of Obesity in Adults  
    Kushner R, Sur D, JFP Obesity, 1/1/2014

Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Understanding Entrustable Professional Activities and How They Can Help Your Residency 
    1/1/2017
  • COPD - More to Offer 
    1/1/2017
  • EPAS in Family Medicine Residency Education 
    1/1/2016

Other

  • Safeguarding Your Patients and Your Practice 
    Medi-Cal Learning Portal
    https://learn.medi-cal.ca.gov
    1/1/2016
  • Decubitus Ulcers (Audiotape) 

    1/1/1998

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