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Michael Mellman, MD, Internal Medicine, El Segundo, CA

Michael Frank Mellman MD

Internal Medicine•El Segundo, CA

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Michael Mellman, MD

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  • 390 North Sepulveda BlvdSuite 1065El Segundo, CA 90245

  • Phone+1 310-643-7494

  • Fax+1 877-869-9171

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Summary

  • Dr. Michael Mellman is an internal medicine specialist based in El Segundo, CA, with a subspecialty in non-surgical sports medicine. He completed his medical education at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, followed by a residency in internal medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Mellman has expertise in areas such as hypertension, sports medicine, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, and health technology/informatics. He has authored publications in the field of sports medicine and ophthalmology, with his work being cited multiple times. His achievements include receiving the Leo G. Rigler Award for Academic Achievement and multiple CMS Meaningful Use Stage Certifications from GE Healthcare.

Education & Training

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1977 - 1981
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiClass of 1977
  • University of California at Los Angeles
    University of California at Los AngelesB.A., Zoology, Magna Cum Laude, 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1979 - 2026
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity Practice Solution, GE Healthcare, 2013-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Centricity Practice Solution, GE Healthcare, 2013-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centricity EMR, GE Healthcare, 2013-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Effect Of Ocular Dominance on the Performance of Professional Baseball Players  
    Laby, D., Kirschen, D., Rosenbaum, A., Ophthamology, 1/1/1998
  • The visual function of professional baseball players  
    Laby, D., Rosenbaum, A., Kirschen, D., Davidson, J., Rosenbaum, L., Strasser, C, Am J Ophthamol, 1/1/1996
  • Immunization strategies for active adults  
    Mellman, M.F., Physician Sportsmed, 1/1/1994

Books/Book Chapters

  • Clinics In Sports Medicine 
    Chapter: Common Medical Problems In Sports 
    Mellman, M.F. and Podesta, L.1997
  • The Spine In Sports 
    Chapter: Differential Diagnosis of Back and Lower Extremity Problems 
    McPherson, E., Dorr, L.D., and Kwong, P.Editors: Watkins, R.G..Mosby-Year Book, Inc., St. Louis1996

Press Mentions

  • Magic Johnson said he feared the worst when diagnosed with HIV: "Oh, man, I am going to die"
    Magic Johnson said he feared the worst when diagnosed with HIV: "Oh, man, I am going to die"March 21st, 2025
  • Magic Johnson changed how HIV and AIDS are perceived
    Magic Johnson changed how HIV and AIDS are perceivedNovember 28th, 2024
  • Magic Johnson Opens Up About HIV Diagnosis, ‘What Does This Mean? Am I Gonna Die?’
    Magic Johnson Opens Up About HIV Diagnosis, ‘What Does This Mean? Am I Gonna Die?’November 4th, 2021

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Team Physician, Los Angeles Kings1981 - Present
  • Medical Director, Los Angeles Dodgers2001 - 2006
  • Team Physician, Los Angeles Dodgers1986 - 2006
  • Team Physician, Los Angeles Lakers1981 - 1995

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