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David Peng, MD, Dermatology, Los Angeles, CA

DavidHPengMDMPH(He/Him)

Dermatology Los Angeles, CA

Chief Clinical Officer, Office of the Senior Vice President for Health Affairs, University of Southern California ; Chair and Professor, Department of Dermatology, Keck School of Medicine of USC

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  • Office

    1441 Eastlake Ave
    Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Phone+1 323-442-6200

Summary

  • David Peng, MD, MPH, is chief clinical officer of the USC Health System, overseeing clinical services for Keck Medicine of USC and all university facilities.

    In this role, Peng works closely with Keck Medicine, Keck School of Medicine of USC and university and health sciences academic leadership to uphold the highest standards of care and cutting-edge technology in a rapidly changing health care landscape. He fosters strategic collaborations to implement data-driven, evidence-based care-delivery models and assists in recruiting, retaining and developing talented faculty that provide world-class care and drive clinical innovation.

    Since joining the Keck School of Medicine as chair of the Department of Dermatology in 2013, Peng has assumed multiple critical leadership roles throughout the university and health enterprise. While continuing his role with the Department of Dermatology, Peng previously served as the interim chair of the Department of Medicine. He is a valued member of the joint cabinet of the senior vice president and CEO of USC Health System. He is former president of USC Care Medical Group, Keck Medicine’s network of providers.

    Peng received his master’s degree in public health from UCLA. He received his medical degree and completed his postgraduate training in dermatology at the University of California, San Diego. Before joining Keck Medicine, Peng was a professor and physician with Stanford Health Care.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2001 - 2004
  • Olive View/UCLA Medical Center
    Olive View/UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2001
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • American Board of Dermatology Dermatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Peng Receives Research Achievement Award from the American Skin Association
    Peng Receives Research Achievement Award from the American Skin AssociationJune 16th, 2020
  • Keck School of Medicine of USC and Science 37® Collaborate on Largest Ever NIH-Funded, Telemedicine-Based Dermatology Study
    Keck School of Medicine of USC and Science 37® Collaborate on Largest Ever NIH-Funded, Telemedicine-Based Dermatology StudyOctober 1st, 2019
  • USC’s Keck School Tapped to Lead $3.4 Million Teledermatology Study
    USC’s Keck School Tapped to Lead $3.4 Million Teledermatology StudyOctober 1st, 2019
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Grant Support

  • Defining Critical Aspects of Environmental Ultraviolet Exposure in MelanogenesisNIH2008–2013
  • Melanoma Genes in High-Risk TwinsNational Cancer Institute2005–2007

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