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Dr. Tiana Woolridge, MD, MPH, is a sports medicine physician specializing in the nonsurgical treatment of acute, chronic, and overuse injuries. She is double board certified in pediatrics and primary care sports medicine and integrates a holistic, patient-centered approach to care, focusing on each patient's unique athletic experiences and life goals. She has expertise in concussion management as well as treating mental health issues in athletes.
Trained in advanced sports medicine therapies, including diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, Dr. Woolridge provides expert care for patients of all ages. Her goal is to facilitate a swift and safe return to the activities they love, using minimally invasive techniques and, when necessary, coordinating care with top-tier surgical colleagues.
A Los Angeles native and daughter of NBA star Orlando Woolridge, Dr. Woolridge excelled as a dual-sport athlete: a high school basketball state champion, a USA Volleyball Junior National Gold Medalist, and a two-time All-Ivy League NCAA Division I volleyball player at Princeton University. She earned her medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a masters in public health from Harvard University. She completed a residency in pediatrics at UCSF followed by a fellowship in primary care sports medicine at UCLA, during which she served as team physician for UCLA Women's Volleyball, Water Polo, and Tennis as well as the Los Angeles Lakers, Sparks, and Dodgers.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Woolridge is an active researcher and advocate for athlete mental health. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles, presented nationally on mental health in athletics, and designed an award-winning, school-based mental health program in Los Angeles. She is an active member of the American Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society.
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Medical: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, 2020
Residency: University of California, San Francisco Pediatric Residency Program, 2023
Fellowship: University of California, Los Angeles Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, 2024
English, Spanish
For all publications, please see the PubMed listing.
Woolridge, Tiana, Bonta Sumii, Lisa. (2023). Training Your Mind for Optimal Mental Health in Sport and in Life.
UCLA Department of Family Medicine Grand Rounds (May 2024)
Updates in the Management of Sport-Related Concussion for Children and Adults
Black Student Athlete Summit 2024 (May 2024)
Training Your Mind for Optimal Mental Health in Sport and in Life
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting (April 2024)
The Impact of Name, Image, and Likeness Policy on Collegiate Student-Athlete Mental Health
UCLA Department of Family Medicine Noon Conference Series (March 2024)
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement on the Care of the Athlete and Athletic Person with Diabetes
UCLA Department of Pediatrics Noon Conference Series (January 2024)
Pediatric Primary Care Sports Medicine: Overuse and Chronic Injuries
UCLA Department of Family Medicine Noon Conference Series (January 2024)
Stimulants in Sport: American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Position Statement on Attention- Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting (April 2023)
Back Again: A Rare Case of Chronic Low Back Pain in a Teenage Athlete
ZSFG Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds (January 2023)
Sports Concussion in Youth: Keys for Primary Care
American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting (April 2022)
Taking a Step Outside of the Box: Considering Chronic Processes for Acute Foot Pain
California Student Mental Wellness Conference (October 2021)
Frontline Perspectives on Children's Mental Health: Understanding the Pediatrician's Role in Supporting Student Mental Health
Dr. Woolridge conducts research on the impact of injury and sport-related policy on athlete mental health.
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As of October 15, 2024, Dr. Woolridge reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
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