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About Megan McClain, NP

Megan McClain, NP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner who cares for patients with spinal stenosis, vertebral fractures, acute and chronic pain throughout the spine and other concerns related to the spine. She facilitates spine treatments prior to surgical intervention and provides pre- and post-operative care in conjunction with spine surgeons.

Megan enjoys caring for patients and spending the necessary time with them at their appointments to ensure they understand all of their options for treatment and have the best treatment outcomes. It is extremely important to her to advocate for her patients and ensure their recovery is seamless with the goal for them to return to the best quality of life possible.

Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, she worked in orthopedic private practice in the Bay Area and San Diego, and also at UC San Francisco Health. In her previous experience, she was able to expand her knowledge of physical exams, providing clinical treatment to patients, and broaden her skills in the operating room. She worked for five years as a registered nurse before transitioning into her role as a nurse practitioner.

Megan earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree at UC Los Angeles and her bachelor of science degree in nursing at The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and a member of the California Association for Nurse Practitioners.

She is a Triton alumna and played on the women's soccer team at UC San Diego from 2003-2007. In her free time she enjoys skiing, hiking, CrossFit and riding bikes with her children.

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For more information, see Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.

Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted
Open Payments Program Notification
For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.
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Degree

  • The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK

Master's Degree

  • UC Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Gender

  • Female

Date Joined Staff

  • 2022-06-03

Board Certifications

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center

Conditions and Treatments

  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Spinal Trauma and Infections
  • Spine Pain
  • Orthopedic Spine Care
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted
Open Payments Program Notification
For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.
View Open Payments data for Megan McClain