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William Straw, MD, Family Medicine, Los Altos, CA

William Straw MD Senior Medical Examiner, FAA

Sports Medicine (Non-Surgical)


Family Physician Los Altos Center Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

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  • 370 Distel CirLos Altos, CA 94022

  • Phone+1 650-254-5200

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Summary

  • Dr. William Straw is a family physician in Los Altos, CA and is affiliated with Sutter Health and the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group. He received his medical degree from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and has been in practice 42 years. He specializes in family medicine and sports medicine (non-surgical) and consults with attorneys on medical malpractice cases involving family medicine and sports medicine.

Education & Training

  • Riverside University Health System/University of California Riverside
    Riverside University Health System/University of California RiversideResidency, Family Medicine, 1975 - 1978
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical Campus
    University of Colorado School of Medicine Anschutz Medical CampusClass of 1975
  • Santa Clara University
    Santa Clara UniversityBS, Mathematics, 1967 - 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1976 - 2027
  • Family Medicine
    American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President, Association of Major League Baseball Team Physicians 1987
  • Citizenship Award Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, 2017
  • Inducted, Sports Hall of Fame St. Francis High School Mountain View, CA., 2010

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • The Treatment Of Resistant Obesity  
    Straw, The Female Patient
  • Obesity and Coronary Artery Disease--a Causal Relationship  
    Straw, CVR & R, 11/1987
  • Obesity--A Killer Disease?  
    Straw, Journal of Family Practice, 1986
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