Dr. Suraj A Achar M.D.
Family Practitioner
200 W Arbor Dr Mail Code 0968 San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Suraj Achar is a family practitioner practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Achar specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Achar possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY Medical Degree
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree
Primary Care Physician and Sports Medicine Specialist Medical Degree
Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health Medical Degree
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR- Sports Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2011 San Diego Super Doctors
Treatments
- Orthopedics,, Scoliosis
Fellowships
- Uc San Diego
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