Doug Ota, MD

Education

  • Undergraduate: University of Wyoming
  • Medical School: University of Utah
  • Residency: Stanford University (PM&R)
  • Fellowship: Stanford University (Spinal Cord Injury Medicine)

Board Certification

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

Position

  • Chief (Acting) of Spinal Cord Injury Service, VA Palo Alto Health Care System
  • Clinical Assistant Professor (Affiliated), Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University

Areas of Interest

  • Professional: Dr. Ota has developed a patient-based focus of clinical research, including participation in the implementation of a clinic to clinic telemedicine program using the Hub and Spokes model; validation of telehealth for assessment of secondary conditions; and currently, a multi-site vocational rehabilitation study using an evidence-based supported employment model.