EDMUND S. EVANGELISTA, M.D. Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Certified, Subspecialty of Sports Medicine Board Certified, Subspecialty of Pain Medicine Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Spine and Sports Medicine Fellow, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fellow, Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation Member, North American Spine Society Member, International Spine Intervention Society Member, Surfer's Medical Association Member, Orange County Medical Association Member, California Medical Association

Dr. Evangelista earned his Bachelor's degree from Boston College and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1996. He completed an internship at Boston University/Malden Hospital and a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UC Irvine Medical Center in 2000. He also completed a one year Orthopedic Spine and Sports Fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. During his fellowship, Dr. Evangelista received specialty training in non-operative spine care, interventional pain management and he provided consultation services to amateur and professional athletes.

Dr. Evangelista is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as the subspecialties of sports medicine and pain medicine. He specializes in the non-surgical management of spine and general musculoskeletal disorders, concentrating on spine disorders, interventional pain management and sports medicine. He also performs EMG/nerve conduction studies.

Dr. Evangelista currently serves as team physician for Tesoro High School. He also volunteers his time for Disabled Sports USA-Orange County where he serves as Medical Advisor as well as volunteer ski instructor for the disabled.

Dr. Evangelista is an avid surfer and also enjoys skiing, snowboarding, roller hockey and traveling.

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