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    4733 W Sunset Blvd
    Los Angeles, CA 90027
    Phone+1 323-783-4011

Summary

  • Dr. William Towner is an internal medicine specialist based in Los Angeles, CA. He completed his medical education at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in 1993, followed by internships and residencies in anesthesiology and internal medicine at UCLA and Kaiser Permanente Northern California. He has authored multiple publications on topics such as HIV, dementia, and PrEP, with several studies cited by other scholars multiple times. Dr. Towner has been involved in clinical trials focusing on HIV and hepatitis C treatment. He has received recognition for his diabetes care from the National Committee for Quality Assurance and the Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute.

Education & Training

  • Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco)
    Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1997
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 1994 - 1995
  • Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco)
    Kaiser Permanente Northern California (San Francisco)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1994
  • Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
    Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern CaliforniaClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1994 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Diabetes Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2009-2015
  • Diabetes Care Recognition Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Comparison of Overall and Comorbidity-Free Life Expectancy Between Insured Adults with and Without HIV Infection, 2000-2016  
    William J Towner, Michael A Horberg, JAMA Network Open

Authored Content

  • Comparison of Overall and Comorbidity-Free Life Expectancy Between Insured Adults with and Without HIV Infection, 2000-2016June 2020

Press Mentions

  • C.D.C. Is Anticipated to Suggest Vaccines for Younger Youngsters
    C.D.C. Is Anticipated to Suggest Vaccines for Younger YoungstersJune 19th, 2022
  • C.D.C. Panel Meets to Vote on Covid Vaccines for Children Under 5: Live Updates
    C.D.C. Panel Meets to Vote on Covid Vaccines for Children Under 5: Live UpdatesJune 18th, 2022
  • The C.D.C. Is Expected to Recommend Vaccinations of Young Children
    The C.D.C. Is Expected to Recommend Vaccinations of Young ChildrenJune 18th, 2022
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