AlanPhilipShahtajiDOCAQ-SM

Family Medicine • San Diego, CA

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)

Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UC San Diego Health Director UCSD Sports Concussion Clinic Assistant Director PCSM Fellowship Team Physician, UCSD Athletics Team physician, US Soccer Federation

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Office
9333 Genesee Ave
ste 200
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone+1 858-657-8600

Fax+1 858-657-8625

Summary

Dr. Alan Shahtaji is a family physician in San Diego, CA and is affiliated with UC San Diego Medical Center – Hillcrest. He received his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University and has been in practice 9 years. He specializes in sports medicine (non-surgical) and is experienced in concussion, nutrition, preventive medicine, sport medicine, and longevity. He has more than 30 publications.

Education & Training

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterFellowship, Sports Medicine (Family Medicine), 2011 - 2012
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 2008 - 2011
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern UniversityClass of 2008
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignB.S., Kinesiology, with Highest Honors, 1998 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

CA State License 2009 - 2024
NC State License 2010 - 2013
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
American Board of Family Medicine Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Whitehill Prize - excellence in the teaching of clinical medicine, Department of Family Medicine and Public Health Recipient Academy of Clinician Scholars, 2016
Professional Development Award Kaiser Permanente, 2015
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
Pennell Pro Humanitate Vitae Fund 2011
Presidential Memorial Leadership Award American Osteopathic Foundation, 2007
Student DO of the Year CCOM, 2007
Community Service Award MWU, 2006
CCOM Chapter awarded “The Golden Femur” for Outstanding Chapter of the Year National SOMA, 2006
Financial Aid Scholarship MWU/CCOM, 2006-2007
Medical Education Scholarship National Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA), 2005, 2007
Class of 2008 Outstanding Basic Science Award: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Class of 2008 Outstanding Basic Science Award: Physiology Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
Shahtaji, A, Athletic Training and Sports Health Care, 1/1/2013

Abstracts/Posters

Underhand Tennis, Anyone?
Shahtaji, A, AMSSM 26st Annual Meeting “Game On”, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2017
The role of collaborative care in concussion recovery and treatment.
DeMichele, G., Accardi, R., Shahtaji, A., & Pospos, S., AAMFT-California Annual Division Conference, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2017
Discharge Instructions and PCP Follow-Up for Concussion in the Emergency Department
Carreon, R. Shahtaji, A., AMSSM 24th Annual Meeting “Return to Play”, Hollywood, FL, 1/1/2015
Collegiate Soccer Player with Worsening Knee Pain after a Collision
Shahtaji, A, AMSSM 21st Annual Meeting “Game On”, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2012
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Lectures

FIFA11+
Long Beach, CA - 1/1/2017
Concussions: Diagnosis
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
Gluteus Medius Tendinopathy
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
Pediatric Injuries
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
Sports Medicine Cases and Conundrums
Kauai, HI - 1/1/2016
Primary Care Management of Concussions in Student Athletes
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2016
Sports Concussions: Current Research and Management
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2016
Splinting and Bracing Workshop
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2016
Concussion Management
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2016
Youth Sports and Concussions
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2016
Sports Concussions: From Youth to the Pros
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2016
MSK Joint Injection Workshop
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2016
Concussions: Clearing up Some Fuzzy Thinking
Kauai, HI - 1/1/2016
Acid Base Physiology
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2015
OMT for the Sideline and Training Room
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2015
Sports Concussions: Return to Play
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2015
Sports Concussions
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2015
Best Practices: Inpatient Medicine
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2015
Casting and Splinting Workshop
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2015
Tales from Abroad
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2015
Sports Concussions - what every athlete should know.
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2015
Concussion. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2014
Hamstring Injuries
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2014
Return to Play Guidelines
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2013
Overuse and Repetitive Motion Injury
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2013
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Other

Concussions in Children Interview
Shahtaji, A, KUSI
1/1/2016
Caring for a Child with a Concussion Interview
Shahtaji, A, KUSI
1/1/2016
Concussion Interview
Shahtaji, A, KPBS
1/1/2015
Concussion and CTE Interview
Shahtaji, A, KUSI
1/1/2015
How battlefield technology is being used to track concussion on the sports field
Shahtaji, A, The Guardian
1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

Are You Struggling for a Restful Night’s Sleep?April 14th, 2021

Committees

Member, Physician Peer Support 2023 - Present

Professional Memberships