Crystal Ives Tallman

Crystal Ives Tallman, MD is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), practicing and teaching at the UCSF Fresno campus. She also serves as the Education Director for EM Critical Care within the Department of Emergency Medicine at UCSF Fresno. A dual board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine and Anesthesia Critical Care, Dr. Tallman is actively involved in both clinical care and academic education, particularly in the Emergency Department and Medical ICU.

Education:

• Oregon State University, BS/BA in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and International Studies (2007)
• Keck School of Medicine of USC, MD (2012)
• UCSF Fresno, Emergency Medicine Residency, Chief Resident (2016)
• University of Michigan, Critical Care Fellowship (2020)
• UCSF, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training (2020)

Research Interests:
Dr. Tallman's clinical and research focus lies at the intersection of emergency medicine and critical care, with a particular emphasis on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), thromboelastography (TEG), and trauma-related critical care. Her work spans from bedside diagnostics and resuscitation strategies to systemic outcomes in critically ill patients, including obstetric populations and toxicological emergencies.

Scientific Publications:
Her recent publications reflect a strong commitment to improving care in high-acuity settings. These include case reports on ECMO use in pregnancy with COVID-19, investigations into metformin overdose management, and studies on lung-protective ventilation strategies. Her earlier work includes foundational trauma research using thromboelastography to predict mortality and guide resuscitation.

Awards and Honors:

• Intern of the Year, UCSF Fresno
• Emergency Medicine Resident Research Award
• Borba Housestaff Research Award
• Bob Knopp Humanism in Medicine Award
• Smarty Pants Award (twice) – highest in-service score
• Michigan Medicine Making a Difference Award
• Learning Environment Task Force Award
• Gold Humanism Honor Society, Michigan Medicine Chapter

Clinical and Academic Roles:
Dr. Tallman is an integral member of the ECLS (Extracorporeal Life Support) team at UCSF Fresno and plays a pivotal role in shaping the education of residents and fellows in EM critical care. Her leadership in curriculum development and bedside teaching reflects her dedication to advancing both patient outcomes and medical education in emergency and critical care settings.