David R. McAllister

David R. McAllister, MD is a Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He serves as Chief of the Sports Medicine Service, Head Team Physician for the UCLA Athletic Department, and Program Director for the sports medicine fellowship. Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, he treats athletes across professional, collegiate, and recreational levels, with expertise in knee ligament injuries and biomechanics.

• Education:
  • MD, Ohio State University College of Medicine (1992)
  • Internship, Residency, and Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery

Research Interests focus on knee ligament reconstruction, biomechanics, and tissue engineering, with a strong emphasis on ACL/PCL injuries and surgical outcomes. His work bridges clinical practice and robotic biomechanical studies to optimize graft fixation and joint kinematics.

Publications highlight trends in ACL revision surgery, cartilage repair effectiveness, and biomechanical modeling, including collaborations with the MARS Group on machine learning predictions for surgical failure. His PubMed profile spans robotic testing, allograft matching, and nutritional factors in recovery.

Scientific Awards include Super Doctors (2023-2025), Kappa Delta Award (2019), and multiple Visiting Professorships at institutions like the Medical College of Wisconsin and University of Colorado.

He actively contributes to surgical education, peer-reviewed journals, and clinical guidelines for sports injury management.