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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