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James Michelsen, MD, Internal Medicine, La Jolla, CA

JamesW.MichelsenMD

Internal Medicine • La Jolla, CA

Geriatric Medicine

Associate Professor, Medicine, UCSD School of Medicine

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  • Office

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Phone+1 858-554-6158
    Fax+1 858-784-5933

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 2000
  • University of Utah School of Medicine
    University of Utah School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1998 - 2026

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Overprescribed: Veterans and the Painkiller Problem
    Overprescribed: Veterans and the Painkiller ProblemMarch 2nd, 2017
  • Painkillers Might Not Be Right Prescription for Veterans
    Painkillers Might Not Be Right Prescription for VeteransApril 10th, 2014

Professional Memberships

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