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Suraj Achar, M.D.
Family Medicine
Sports Medicine
This physician's panel is closed to new HMO members enrolling with this physician for the first time.
Dr. Achar feels that the most rewarding aspect of being a physician is "having the opportunity to really make a difference when it counts."
He is a member of the Doctors Without Borders organization that has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for providing medical relief worldwide. Their work has motivated Dr. Achar to become the best physician he can be. He also works with clinical trials related to sports medicine research.
When not working he spends as much time as possible with his wife and baby boy, Rohan. He also enjoys playing classical guitar, running and playing soccer.
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Board Certification:
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Family Medicine
Sports Medicine
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Experience:
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Previous to his time here at UCSD Healthcare, Dr. Achar worked with Doctors Without Borders as a Medical Director for the Children's Therapeutic Feeding Center in Kenya, Africa. In addition to his practice, he is currently a clinical instructor for UCSD School of Medicine.
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Languages other
than English:
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French, Spanish
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Education:
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State University of New York
Buffalo, New York
Doctor of Medicine, Cum Laude
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Training:
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Fellowship in Sports Medicine
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California
Internship & Residency in Family and Preventive Medicine
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California
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Hospital Affiliations:
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UCSD Thornton Hospital, La Jolla
UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest
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Office Address:
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La Jolla Family & Sports Medicine
9333 Genesee Avenue
Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92121
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