Alesia Wagner, DO, FACOFP | Osteopathic Medicine

Dr, Wagner’s professional career has spanned over 30 years in family and occupational medicine, Osteopathic education on a clinical level, medical leadership, the  “business of medicine” and supporting and promoting the field of Osteopathic medicine.

Education

Dr. Wagner received her BA in Life Sciences from Rowan University, in Glassboro, New Jersey in 1977, graduating Magna Cum Laude.  She then studied at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in the class of 1983.  After a traditional rotating internship at the Kennedy Memorial Hospitals, in Stratford, New Jersey from 1983-1984, Dr. Wagner spent the next six years working in family medicine, urgent care and emergency rooms, and expanding her education via CME. Dr. Wagner completed the Costin Scholars program for Osteopathic educators, earning her C.S., and demonstrating advanced expertise in teaching, research, management and leadership skills.

Board Certification

American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians, 1991

Affiliations

American Osteopathic Association- Member since 1979
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians – Member since 1979
Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California – Member since 2003; President 2013-2014
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians of California – Member since 2003; President 2009-2011
Executive Council Conclave of Fellows to the ACOFP – Member since 2010
American College of Osteopathic Preventative and Environmental Medicine – Member since 2008
American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine – Member since 2008
Western College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine – Member since 2008

Fellowships

Fellow American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, October 2012 (Sponsor – Joseph McNerney, DO, FACOFP, Dist.)
Distinguished Fellow ACOFP – March 2015

Awards

Presidential Citation, ACOFP-CA, 2008
Family Physician of the Year, ACOFP-CA, 2012
American Osteopathic Foundation W. Douglas Ward, PhD Educator of the Year 2016

Professional Affiliations/Activities

• American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – member since 1979
• American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) – member since 1979
  • Multiple committees served
• Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association – member 1991-2003
• American College Of Osteopathic Family Physicians of Nevada – Founder/President – 2002-2003
• Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California – member since 2003
  • Multiple committees served
• American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians of California – member since 2003
• Western Occupational and Environmental Medical Association – member since 2006
  • Served on Legislative Committee 2009-2011 & Convention Committee 2010-2011
• American College of Occupational and Environmental Medical Association – member since 2006
• Option Care Home Health Agency – Medical Advisory Committee – member
• Interim Home Health Agency – Medical Director – March 1998
• Novartis Consulting Network – Member – 1/2001-4/2003
• Alumni Association – DMU – 1983-current
• American Osteopathic Foundation – member/donor
• Basic Cardiac Life Support – expires August 2015
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support – expired 2012
• ACOFP – Master Trainer – for Procedural Excellence 2002-current
• Los Angeles County Osteopathic Medical Association (LACOMA) – member 2003-2013
• Bay Area Osteopathic Medical Association – Member 2013-current

Media Credits

• June 2009 – Creditcards.com interview – “Germs from your plastic credit cards”
• 21, 2009 – Radio Interview – The Fish, 95.5 FM in Los Angeles – “Seasonal Flu Vaccines”
• 29, 2009 – Radio Interview – KNX-AM 1070 in Los Angeles (CBS) – Money 101 show – “Preparation for H1N1 in your home and office”
• October 6, 2009 – Radio Interview – The Fish, 95.5 FM in Los Angeles – “H1N1 Avoidance and Vaccination”
• December 2009 – American Osteopathic Association You Tube Video – “Avoiding Germs”
• May 2010 – Radio Interview – KNX-AM 1070 in Los Angeles (CBS) – Money 101 show – “Sleep Hygiene, Health Care Reform, Stress Prevention, Exercise and Good Health” for month of 25 health tips
• July 16, 2010 – NPR Radio (syndicated) – “Pertussis”
• August 9, 2010 – Radio Interview – KNX-AM 1070 in Los Angeles (CBS) – Money 101 show- “Pertussis, Preparing your family for back to school, aging workforce osteoarthritis, colds, flu and allergies” as part of 25 health tips for the month
• November 2011 – Radio Interview – KNX-AM 1070 in Los Angeles (CBS) – Money 101 show – “Flu Season and Vaccination update”
• December 2011 – Radio Interview – KNX-AM 1070 in Los Angeles (CBS) – Money 101 show – “Vaccines, Healthy eating, Stress Prevention” as part of 25 health tips for the month

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