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Marissa (Vasquez) Vasquez Machuca, MD, Family Medicine, North Hollywood, CA

Marissa (Vasquez) Vasquez Machuca MD MBA

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)


Primary Care Head Team Physician LA Dodgers

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  • 4343 Lankershim BlvdSte 200North Hollywood, CA 91602

  • Phone+1 818-843-9038

  • Fax+1 310-794-1039

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Summary

  • Dr. Marissa (Vasquez) Vasquez Machuca is a family medicine specialist with a subspecialty in non-surgical sports medicine, based in Los Angeles, CA. She completed her sports medicine fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Southern California and a residency in family medicine at Adventist Health White Memorial. An Associate Professor at UCLA Health since 2020, she also directs the Sports Medicine Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. She possesses expertise in sports medicine and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Her published work includes topics on medical planning for large events and recovery after Achilles tendon rupture. Dr. Vasquez Machuca has received several accolades, including the Physician Exceptional Contribution Award from Permanente Medical Group and recognition as one of the Best and Brightest Executive MBA's by Poets & Quants for Executives.

Education & Training

  • UCLA Anderson School of Management
    UCLA Anderson School of ManagementMBA, Business Administration, Marketing Certificate, 2016 - 2018
  • Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles)
    Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles)Fellowship, Sports Medicine (Family Medicine), 2006 - 2007
  • Adventist Health White Memorial
    Adventist Health White MemorialResidency, Family Medicine, 2003 - 2006
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2028
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Physician Exceptional Contribution Award Permanente Medical Group, 2019-2020
  • Best and Brightest Executive MBA's: Class of 2018 Poets & Quants for Executives, 2018
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use and Recovery after Achilles Tendon Rupture  
    V. Franco, J. Grotts, J. C. Lin, M. K. Fong, M. S. Vasquez, Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, 9/2019

Press Mentions

  • Best EMBAs
    Best EMBAsApril 25th, 2020
  • Member in the Spotlight
    Member in the SpotlightJuly 31st, 2020
  • Should Schools Open in the Fall, Rondo's Thumb, Dodgers Lead Physician, NFL Masks & More
    Should Schools Open in the Fall, Rondo's Thumb, Dodgers Lead Physician, NFL Masks & MoreJuly 31st, 2020

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  • Spanish

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