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UCLA Geriatrics and Gerontology Research

 

Shawkat Dhanani, MD, MPH

[CONTACT INFORMATION]
VA Greater LA Healthcare System, GRECC
11301 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90073
Phone: (310) 268-3474
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

[AFFILIATION]
Clinical Professor, Geriatrics VA Greater LA Healthcare System, GRECC

[EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS]
MD, 1986
MPH, 1988
Internal Medicine Board Certification, 1990 (recertified 2000)
Certified in Pulmonary Medicine, 1994 (expired in 2004)
Certified in Geriatric Medicine, 2004

[RESEARCH INTERESTS]
Use of technology to improve exercise and independence in older adults.

[RESEARCH INTEREST TOPIC AREAS]
Functional status
Physical activity