Kavitta Allem, MD - Oceanside, La Jolla - Rheumatology

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Rheumatology

English

Female

Rheumatology

American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, 2015

American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012

Medical College of Georgia, MD, 2009

Temple University, MD, Internal Medicine, 2010

Wake Forest University School of Medicine, MD, Internal Medicine, 2012

Scripps Clinic, MD, Rheumatology, 2016

Scripps Clinic

Scripps Green Hospital

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Clinic Jefferson
2205 Vista Way #340
Oceanside, CA 92054
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Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion
9898 Genesee Ave
Fl 5
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Scripps Green Hospital
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Publications

How Does Arthritis Affect Your Body? (podcast)

How Does Arthritis Affect Your Body? (podcast)

How Does Arthritis Affect Your Body? (podcast)

A Scripps rheumatologist discusses how different types of arthritis affect the body, including causes, symptoms and treatments.

Arthritis: Types, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments (video)

Arthritis: Types, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments (video)

Arthritis: Types, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatments (video)

A Scripps rheumatologist explains the different types of arthritis, causes and treatments, including minimally invasive surgery.