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Abraham Gallegos, MD, MS

Biography

Assistant Professor

Health Systems Science

Dr. Abraham Gallegos teaches in the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine’s Service-Learning course and is a Service-Learning Lead. He is also a member of the KPSOM Admissions Committee and Scholarly Project Oversight Panel. Dr. Gallegos is a general pediatrician who is passionate about understanding how healthcare system factors contribute to disparities in the utilization of developmental services for children with developmental disabilities. He is interested in partnering with local pediatric-serving community clinics to improve access to and utilization of medical and social services.

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Education and Training

Degrees
BS, Biology, California State University, Dominguez Hills
MD, University of California, Los Angeles
MS, University of California, Los Angeles
Residency
Resident, Fellowship, University of California, Los Angeles

Professional Positions

Pediatrician
Kindercare Pediatrics Urgent Care
2015-2016
Pediatrician
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Urgent Care
2016-2018
Transport Physician
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Urgent Care
2016-2018
Clinical Instructor, Primary Care Clinic
University of California, Los Angeles
2018-2021
Assistant Professor, Health Systems Science
Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
2021-Present

Honors and Awards

Young Investigator Award
Academic Pediatric Association
2020-2022

Scholarly Activities

Selected peer-reviewed research manuscripts
  • Gallegos A, Prasad V, Lowe CG. Pediatric emergency transport: communication and coordination are key to improving outcomes. Pediatric Emergency Medical Practice. 2018 Apr;15(4):1-20. Epub 2018 Apr 1.
  • Gallegos A, Gordon LK, Casillas A. Medical Schools Must Help First-Generation Medical Students Realize Their Full Potential. Academic Medicine. 2021 Jun 1;96(6):774-775. 
  • Gallegos A, Dudovitz R, Biely C, Chung PJ, Coker TR, Barnert E, Guerrero AD, Szilagyi PG, Nelson BB. Racial Disparities in Developmental Delay Diagnosis and Services Received in Early Childhood. Academic Pediatrics. 2021 Sep-Oct;21(7):1230-1238.
Invited Presentations
  • Gallegos A, Dudovitz R, Casillas A. First Generation Medical Students: Unique Experiences Challenges and Skills. Academic Pediatric Association Region IX and X Conference. February 2021. 
  • Gallegos A, Dudovitz R. Pediatrician Knowledge of Early Intervention Referral Process as Contributor to Disparities in Management of Development Delay. Academic Pediatric Association Region IX and X Conference. February 2021. 
  • Gallegos A, Dudovitz R, Casillas A. First Generation Medical Students: Unique Experiences Challenges and Skills. Pediatric Academic Societies conference (PAS). March 2021. 
  • Gallegos A, Dudovitz R. Pediatrician Knowledge of Early Intervention Referral Process as Contributor to Disparities in Management of Development Delay. Pediatric Academic Societies conference (PAS). March 2021. 
  • Gallegos A, Casillas A. Visibility & Support for First Generation College Graduates in Medicine. Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM). April 2021.
Media
  • Gallegos A, Cho C. Health Care Disparities. Pediatric Reviews and perspectives. Episode 57. Chapter 4. Hippo Education, October 2019. http://pedsrap.com/promotion/pedsoctober-gallegos.