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Laura Catena, MD, Emergency Medicine, San Francisco, CA

Laura I. Catena MD


Retired Emergency Medicine at UCSF and CPMC Pediatrics

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  • Parnassus HeightsSan Francisco, CA 94117

  • Phone+1 415-353-1238

  • Fax+1 415-476-4150

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Education & Training

  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Emergency Medicine, 1992 - 1995
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • Emergency Medicine
    American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACEP) American College of Emergency Physicians

Publications & Presentations

Authored Content

  • What the Headlines Get Wrong About Alcohol and HealthNovember 2024

Press Mentions

  • Is That Glass of Champagne Actually Good for Your Heart? Here’s What New Research Says
    Is That Glass of Champagne Actually Good for Your Heart? Here’s What New Research SaysMay 17th, 2025
  • Why the U.S. Surgeon General Wants Cancer Warning Labels on Alcoholic Drinks
    Why the U.S. Surgeon General Wants Cancer Warning Labels on Alcoholic DrinksJanuary 3rd, 2025
  • Heavy Drinking Surged During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Hasn't Let up Since
    Heavy Drinking Surged During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Hasn't Let up SinceNovember 15th, 2024
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