

Orthopaedics
David McAllister, M.D.
Chief, Sports Medicine Service; Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Program Director, Sports Medicine Fellowship
David R. McAllister, MD is a native of Southern California and has been a member of the full time faculty at UCLA Health since 1998. Dr. McAllister is Chief of the Sports Medicine Service, Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with subspecialty Board Certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. Dr. McAllister also serves as the program director of the sport
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery — Sports Medicine Subspecialty
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Torrance Memorial Medical Center
- Saint John's Health Center
- Palmdale Regional Medical Center
- Porter Medical Center
- Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital
Experience
30+ years in practice