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Alison Moore, MD, Geriatrics, San Diego, CA

AlisonAhernMooreMDMPH, FACP, AGSF

Geriatrics San Diego, CA

Chief, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology and Palliative Care, UC San Diego Health // Larry L. Hillblom Chair in Geriatric Medicine // Vice Chair of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Professor, Department of Medicine, UC San Diego // Interim Director of the UCSD Stein Institute for Research on Aging and the Center for Healthy Aging.

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  • Office

    8899 University Center Lane
    San Diego, CA 92122
    Phone+1 858-249-2500
    Fax+1 858-657-8069

Summary

  • I am a geriatrician who provides primary and consultative care to older adults and a public health researcher whose work focuses principally on older adults with unhealthy substance use. I also have interests in healthy aging, gerontechnology, health equity, and aging and HIV. I have a passion for mentorship and, in 2019, I was awarded the UC San Diego Health Sciences Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award. I am MPI of an NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (P30AG059299), a Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program (T35AG026757) and have been the recipient of a K24 Midcareer Award in Patient-Oriented Research from NIAAA (K24AA15957). I am an elected member of the Board of Directors of the American Geriatrics Society.

Clinical Expertise

  • Geriatric medicine, Substance abuse, Alcoholism, Advance Care Planning

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1990 - 1994
  • Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program
    Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars ProgramFellowship, Health Services Research, 1991 - 1993
  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1990
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1987
  • Tulane Univ School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
    Tulane Univ School of Public Health and Tropical MedicineMPH, 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1991 - 2026
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1987 - 1989
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors San Diego County Medical Association, 2018, 2021
  • Health Sciences Faculty Excellence in Mentoring Award UC San Diego, 2019
  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Cannabis Use Among Adults with Diabetes Is on the Rise, Study Finds
    Cannabis Use Among Adults with Diabetes Is on the Rise, Study FindsJuly 22nd, 2024
  • Increased Cannabis Use in Diabetics Raises Concerns About Health Risks
    Increased Cannabis Use in Diabetics Raises Concerns About Health RisksJuly 22nd, 2024
  • Marijuana-Related Emergency Room Visits by California Seniors Have Soared by over 1,000% in the Past 15 Years
    Marijuana-Related Emergency Room Visits by California Seniors Have Soared by over 1,000% in the Past 15 YearsJanuary 13th, 2023
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Grant Support

  • UC San Diego Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) ProgramNational Institute on Aging2020–2025
  • Alzheimer’s Disease-Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (ADRCMAR) San Diego Resource Center for advancing Alzheimer's Research in Minority SeniorsNational Institute on Aging2018–2023
  • Brief Intervention by Community Health Workers for Unhealthy Drinking in LatinosNational Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism2018–2022
  • VOLI: Voice Assistant for Quality of Life and Healthcare Improvement in Aging PopulationsNational Institute on Aging2019–2021
  • Reducing Unhealthy Alcohol Use In Older Hispanic Day LaborersNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2011–2012
  • UCLA Medical Student Training In Aging Research (MSTAR) ProgramNational Institute On Aging2010–2011
  • Health Effects Of Alcohol And Comorbidity In Older AdultsNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2007–2011
  • UCLA Summer Research Training In Aging For Medical Stud*National Institute On Aging2005–2009
  • Preventing HARM From Alcohol Use In Older AdultsNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2003–2006
  • Preventing Harmful And Hazardous Drinking In The ElderlyNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism1999–2003

Professional Memberships