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About Andrea Austin, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

Andrea Austin, MD, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician. She cares for patients of all ages in the emergency department, including those with life-threatening or critical conditions.

Prior to joining UC San Diego Health, Dr. Austin treated patients in emergency departments at the Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center and the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

Dr. Austin completed her residency in emergency medicine at the Naval Medical Center and earned her medical degree from University of Iowa College of Medicine. She is board certified in emergency medicine. Dr. Austin is also a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator® (CHSE).

She is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Emergency Physicians.

In her free time, she enjoys scuba diving and paddleboarding.

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Medical DegreeUniversity of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, IAResidencyNaval Medical Center, San Diego, CA
GenderFemale
Date Joined Staff2020-07-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Conditions and Treatments
  • Emergency Medical Services

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