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Scott Nass, MD, Family Medicine, Palm Springs, CA

ScottNassMDMPA FAAFP AAHIVS(He/Him)

Family Medicine Palm Springs, CA

HIV/AIDS Medicine

Regional Medical Director, Aledade | Chief Medical Officer, Transgender Health and Wellness Center

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  • Office

    340 S. Farrell Drive, Suite A208
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
    Phone+1 760-202-4308
    Fax+1 760-818-8025

Summary

  • Board-certified Family Physician with outstanding broad-spectrum clinical and procedural skills capable of providing care across practice locations to diverse patient populations within an evolving healthcare system. Demonstrated leadership in value-based care, telemedicine, health equity, and LGBTQIA+ health.

Education & Training

  • University of California-Irvine
    University of California-IrvineFellowship, Primary Care Psychiatry, 2022 - 2022
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityFellowship, Health Equity Leadership, 2017 - 2017
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Faculty Development, 2013 - 2014
  • Ventura County Medical Center
    Ventura County Medical CenterFellowship, Faculty Development, 2012 - 2013
  • Ventura County Medical Center
    Ventura County Medical CenterResidency, Family Medicine, 2009 - 2012
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2009, Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Cincinnati
    University of CincinnatiPBA, 2003 - 2005
  • Indiana University
    Indiana UniversityMPA, Public Affairs, 1998 - 2000
  • Bradley University
    Bradley UniversityBA, English and psychology, 1993 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
  • American Academy of HIV MedicineHIV Specialist™
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Global Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity The Atlantic Institute
  • Member of the Month California Academy of Family Physicians, 2011, 2019
  • Front Line Scholar TEDMED, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Magic Fish (Book Review)  
    Nass, S, Graphic Medicine, 1/6/2023
  • Recognizing LGBTQIA+ Youth in Your Practice  
    Nass, S, California Family Physician, 3/2022
  • Answering Questions About HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis  
    Nass, S., California Family Physician, 7/2019
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • What Is Hospitalist Perception of Estrogen Therapy Management in a Transgender Woman with Post-Operative Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)?
    Khanijow K, Rosendale N, Nass S, Lee RS, Marzano N, Anstett T, 38th GLMA Annual Conference on LGBTQ Health, Virtual, 9/26/2020
  • Creating Competency-Based Hospital Medicine Curricular Guidelines for Family Medicine Residencies
    Nass S, McCurry V, Seymour P, AAFP PDW and RPS Residency Education Symposium, Kansas City, MO, 4/2020
  • Hospitalist Experience with LGBTQ Health: the Q-HEALTH Project
    Khanijow K, Rosendale N, Lee RS, Nass S, Marzano N, Anstett T, 37th GLMA Annual Conference on LGBTQ Health, New Orleans, Louisiana, 9/13/2019
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Lectures

  • Policy, People, and Payment - the P's your Community Health Center needs to know 
    Northwest Regional Primary Care Association Spring Summit (Seattle, WA) - 5/8/2023
  • Introduction to the clinical care of people with intersex traits: foundational knowledge and practical considerations 
    40th GLMA Annual Conference on LGBTQ Health (San Francisco, CA) - 10/21/2022
  • Stop, Look, and Listen: Care for Transgender Patients 
    California Academy of Family Physicians Family Medicine Summit (Los Angeles, California) - 9/7/2019
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Authored Content

  • Transgender and Intersex Kids Must Have a Voice in Health Care DecisionsFebruary 2020

Press Mentions

  • Medical Exiles: Families Flee States Amid Crackdown on Transgender Care
    Medical Exiles: Families Flee States Amid Crackdown on Transgender CareJune 21st, 2023
  • I’m Transgender and Have Chronic Illness: Here’s How the Pandemic Forced Me to Take Better Care of My Health
    I’m Transgender and Have Chronic Illness: Here’s How the Pandemic Forced Me to Take Better Care of My HealthDecember 7th, 2020
  • Doctors Worry Pandemic May Hit LGBTQ People Harder Than Most
    Doctors Worry Pandemic May Hit LGBTQ People Harder Than MostOctober 29th, 2020
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Committees

  • Vice Chair (2021-present), Member (2019-present), Committee on Public Health and Health Equity, California Academy of Family Physicians 2019 - Present
  • Member, Transgender, Gender Diverse, or Intersex (TGI) Health Care Quality Standards and Training Curriculum Working Group, California Department of Managed Health Care 2023 - 2024
  • Commissioner, Commission for LGBTQ+ Health, AMA Foundation 2020 - 2024
  • Member, Commission on Federal & State Policy, American Academy of Family Physicians 2018 - 2021
  • Member, Family Medicine Committee, Society of Hospital Medicine 2017 - 2019

Research History

  • Research AssistantSusan L. McElroy. Psychopharmacology Research Program, Department of Psychiatry, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.2003 - 2005

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow
  • American Academy of HIV Medicine
    Member
  • GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality
    Board Member
  • Southern California Lambda Medical Association
    Member
  • World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA)
    Member
  • California Academy of Family Physicians
    Member
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health
    Member