University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
Staff Directory

Dr. David McAllister
- Title:
- Head Team Physician, Orthopaedics
M. Basketball, M/W Cross Country, Football, M/W Track & Field
- Alma Mater:
- UC San Diego, '88
Head Team Physician & Director of Orthopedic Surgery, UCLA Athletics; Professor and Chief, Sports Medicine Service, UCLA Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Undergraduate Education: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: The Ohio State University
Residency: University of California, Irvine
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine
Specializations: Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery
Research Interests: Knee Ligaments
Additional Sports Medicine Experience: Head Team Physician, Los Angeles Lakers, 2004 US Golf Senior Open Tournament Medical Director/Team Physician, 2002 United States Figure Skating Championships Team Physician
Office: (310) 206-5250
e-mail: drmcallisteroffice@mednet.ucla.edu,
www.drdavidmcallister.com
Undergraduate Education: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: The Ohio State University
Residency: University of California, Irvine
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine
Specializations: Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery
Research Interests: Knee Ligaments
Additional Sports Medicine Experience: Head Team Physician, Los Angeles Lakers, 2004 US Golf Senior Open Tournament Medical Director/Team Physician, 2002 United States Figure Skating Championships Team Physician
Office: (310) 206-5250
e-mail: drmcallisteroffice@mednet.ucla.edu,
www.drdavidmcallister.com
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