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Rebecca Armendariz, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, La Jolla, CA, Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla

RebeccaT.ArmendarizMD

Physical Medicine/Rehab La Jolla, CA

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Palliative Medicine Consultant - Scripps Health

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Summary

  • Consulting physician specializing in oncology supportive care, cancer rehabilitation, and palliative medicine. I lecture in program development, instructional design for medical education, medical writing and CME development.

Education & Training

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterFellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 2012 - 2013
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2009 - 2012
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2009
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    Creighton University School of MedicineClass of 2008
  • University of Washington
    University of Washington BS, Neurobiology , Academic Dean’s List, 2000 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2012 - 2020
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Grand Rounds Award Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, 2012
  • Dean's Scholarship 2004-2008 Creighton University School of Medicine, 2008
  • Dean's List University of Washington, 2000

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Interdisciplinary Team Approach to Terminal Extubation
    Armendariz RT, Voight L, AAHPM National Conference, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, 1/1/2013
  • Intraventricular Pump for Management of Spasticity and Back Pain in Adult Cerebral Palsy: A Case Report
    Armendariz RT, Monasterio E, Tye G, AAPM&R Annual Assembly, Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, Richmond, VA, 1/1/2011
  • Management of Refractory Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report
    Armendariz RT, Lavis T, AAPM&R Annual Assembly, Hunter Holmes McGuire Veteran’s Medical Center, Richmond, VA, 1/1/2011
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Lectures

  • Terminal Delirium in Hospice Care 
    SAVAHCS, Tucson, AZ - 8/2019
  • Compassionate Extubation Protocol 
    Neurotrauma ICU Lecture, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Portland, OR - 8/2018
  • Cancer management in hospice 
    Five Part Physician Lecture Series, Aviant Hospice, Cottonwood, AZ - 8/2018
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Other

  • From Bon Jovi to Bach: Understanding the Occupational Hazards of Making Music 
    Armendariz RT, AAPM&R Resident Newsletter
    1/1/2011
  • Update on Maintenance of Certification 
    RArmendariz, AAPM&R Resident Newsletter article
    10/2010
  • Seattle in the Know 
    Armendariz RT, AAPM&R Resident Newsletter
    1/1/2010
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Press Mentions

  • Banner Health Diverting Cardiac Cath Lab Patients Amid Staffing Challenges
    Banner Health Diverting Cardiac Cath Lab Patients Amid Staffing ChallengesAugust 18th, 2021
  • Arizona Hospitals Scramble to Boost Staffing as State's COVID-19 Crisis Deepens
    Arizona Hospitals Scramble to Boost Staffing as State's COVID-19 Crisis DeepensDecember 3rd, 2020

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