David E.J. Bazzo, MD, FAAFP

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David E.J. Bazzo, MD, is a board-certified family medicine doctor who specializes in sports medicine. Dr. Bazzos expertise includes diagnosing, treating and preventing injuries associated with athletics. He also provides primary care for patients of all ages, including preventive care and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. Currently, he sees patients for sports injuries through referral. Dr. Bazzo has repeatedly been named a top doctor in both family medicine and sports medicine in San Diego Magazines Physicians of Exceptional Excellence" annual survey performed in collaboration with the San Diego County Medical Society. Dr. Bazzo has been providing medical care to San Diego families since 1993. He enjoys helping his patients remain healthy, as well as recover from illness or injury. Dr. Bazzo is the team physician for numerous organizations in the community, including UC San Diego Athletics, the head team physician for Malashock Dance and Mira Mesa High School, and the house doctor for the San Diego Symphony. As a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, Dr. Bazzo trains medical students, residents and fellows at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He is internationally recognized for his work in doctor-patient communication. Dr. Bazzo also serves on the faculty for the UC San Diego Physician Assessment and Clinical Education (PACE) program and as an officer on the executive committee for the San Diego County Medical Society. Dr. Bazzo completed a residency and fellowship at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School. He is board-certified in family medicine and sports medicine.In 2015, Dr. Bazzo was jointly awarded the Ray L. Casterline Award for Excellence in Writing from the Federation of State Medical Boards for best article" in the organization's Journal of Medical Regulation.A lifelong athlete, Dr. Bazzo became a sports medicine specialist because of his love for athletics. In high school, he participated in wresting, played baseball and was selected for the All-Valley football squad in San Gabriel Valley, Calif. He now enjoys playing golf, tennis, volleyball and surfing. Dr. Bazzo also enjoys cooking for family and friends.UC San Diego Health LinksFor more information, see http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/primary-care/Pages/default.aspx and http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/surgery/ortho/areas-expertise/sports-medicine/Pages/default.aspx.

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UC San Diego Health

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UC San Diego Health

Languages

Italian, Spanish

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https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/11320/primary-care-family-medicine-sports-medicine

https://health.ucsd.edu/Request_appt/Pages/default.aspx?fname=David&lname=Bazzo

Categories

Physicians & Surgeons, Physicians & Surgeons, Emergency Medicine, Physicians & Surgeons, Family Medicine & General Practice, Physicians & Surgeons, Pediatrics, Physicians & Surgeons, Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine & Injuries Treatment

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Phone: (858) 657-7750

Address: 4520 Executive Dr, San Diego, CA 92121

Website: https://providers.ucsd.edu/details/11320/primary-care-family-medicine-sports-medicine