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Dr. Jeevan Sall

Dr. Jeevan Sall

Dr. Jeevan Singh Sall is a double board-certified physician specializing in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. In addition to being a top-rated primary care physician, Dr. Sall takes a holistic approach to care, addressing the full spectrum of his patients’ health and wellness needs. His advanced expertise includes non-surgical orthopedics, sports-related injuries, sports concussions, and comprehensive musculoskeletal care. He is highly skilled in performing minor procedures, including dry needling and ultrasound-guided injections, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, to promote healing and optimize recovery.

Dr. Jeevan Sall

As a lifelong athlete, Dr. Sall has a unique understanding of the physical and mental demands of sports and exercise. He has competed in soccer at the international level, earned medals in provincial karate tournaments, and won numerous volleyball championships with various teams. Currently, he is an avid pickleball player, actively participating in local tournaments throughout Orange County. His athletic background gives him a deep appreciation for the needs of athletes and a passion for helping patients stay active and perform at their best.

Dr. Sall has extensive experience working with athletes and teams across all levels, from high school sports to professional organizations. He currently serves as the school physician for Laguna Beach High School and has been a member of the medical teams for Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) in Major League Soccer and the Las Vegas Lights in the USL Championship. He also supported collegiate athletes as a team physician for UC Riverside, a Division I athletics program.

Before joining SMART Health and Wellness, Dr. Sall co-authored a landmark research study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, demonstrating the significant role of exercise in reducing severe outcomes from COVID-19. He is an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Outside of his professional work, Dr. Sall enjoys spending time with his wife, Tami, and their two dogs, Oliver and Oscar. Being from Canada, he is an avid hockey fan and also enjoys watching football. His commitment to holistic care and his patients’ well-being is reflected in his motto: “I’ll work hard to keep you playing hard.”

Experience

09/2024 – 12/2024
FAMILY MEDICINE & SPORTS MEDICINE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN, MEMORIAL CARE MEDICAL GROUP
Locums Assignment

09/2021 – 07/2024
FAMILY MEDICINE & SPORTS MEDICINE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN, PROVIDENCE MISSION HERITAGE MEDICAL GROUP
Family Medicine practice, Sports Medicine practice, & Urgent Care physician

07/2020 – 07/2021
SPORTS MEDICINE FELLOW, KAISER PERMANENTE FONTANA MEDICAL CENTER
Sports Medicine and Family Medicine Clinician
Proficient in musculoskeletal ultrasound as an aid for diagnosis and management, including
ultrasound-guided injections.
Sports Team Coverage:

  • LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) Professional Major League Soccer Medical Team Physician
  • Las Vegas Lights Minor League Soccer Club Team Physician
  • University of California Riverside Division 1 Athletics Physician
  • Big West Basketball Championship 2021 Tournament Physician
  • University of La Verne Athletics Physician
  • Los Osos High School Athletics Physician

12/2019 – 07/2021
URGENT CARE PHYSICIAN, HOAG MEDICAL GROUP
Provided high-quality medical care to patients in an Urgent Care setting.
Proficient in laceration repair and fracture management.

06/2017 – 06/2020
FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENT PHYSICIAN, ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER
Associate Chief Resident 2019 – 2020
Intensive curriculum focused on both inpatient and outpatient medicine, including several
months caring for patients in the ICU, emergency room, and med/surg and pediatric floors.
Served as a preceptor for residents and medical students.

05/2009 – 08/2012
IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS OFFICER, CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY
Administered legislation that governs the admissibility of people and goods into and out of
Canada.
Detained people who posed a threat to Canada and removed people who were inadmissible to
Canada
Seized illegal goods entering or leaving the country.

Education

  • JULY 2021
    SPORTS MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP, KAISER PERMANENTE
    Certificate of Appreciation for dedication and tireless efforts in serving the medical center and community during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • JULY 2020
    FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY, ARROWHEAD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
    Associate Chief Resident 2019 – 2020
    Certificate of Service for selfless service to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • MAY 2017
    DOCTOR OF MEDICINE, ST GEORGES UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    Keith B. Taylor Global Scholars Program
    Student Government Associate member 2013-2017
  • APRIL 2012
    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
    Location: Victoria, BC, Canada
    Major in Biology and a Minor in Business
    Ministry of Advanced Education, BC Scholarship Award

Certifications

  • California Physician License: Active
  • California DEA: Active
  • BLS: Active
  • ACLS: Active
  • PALS: Active
  • 08/2020 Family Medicine Board Exam: Pass
  • 07/2021 Sports Medicine Board Exam: Pass
  • USMLE Step 1: Pass
  • USMLE Step 2 CS: Pass
  • USMLE Step 2 CK: Pass
  • USMLE Step 3: Pass

Research and Publications

  • APRIL 2021
    PHYSICAL INACTIVITY IS ASSOCIATED WITH A HIGHER RISK FOR SEVERE COVID-19 OUTCOMES: A STUDY IN 48,400 ADULT PATIENTS
    Sallis R, Young DR, Tartof SY, Sallis J, Sall J, et al. Physical Inactivity Is Associated with a Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19 Outcomes: A Study in 48,400 Adult Patients. British Journal of Sports Medicine. Published Online First: 13 April 2021. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2021-104080
  • AUGUST 2016
    ACUTE HEART FAILURE SYNDROMES IN PATIENTS WITH BODY MASS INDEX  30 KG/M2
    Alkhawam H, Sall J, Zaiem F, Vittorio TJ. Acute Heart Failure Syndromes in Patients with Body Mass Index≥ 30 kg/m2. Journal of Cardiac Failure. 01 Aug 2016. 22(8): S72. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfial.2016.06.227
  • AUGUST 2016
    STATINS DECREASE MORTALITY RATE AND LENGTH OF HOSPITALIZATION IN HEART FAILURE PATIENTS
    Alkhawam H, Sall J, Sayanlar J, Zaiem F, Ahmad S, & Vittorio TJ. Statins Decrease Mortality Rate and Length of Hospitalization in Heart Failure Patients. Journal of Cardiac Failure. 22(8):s99-100. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2016.06.317
  • APRIL 2016
    DIGITALIS INCREASES THE 30-DAY READMISSION RATE IN PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE AND REDUCED EJECTION FRACTURE
    Alkhawam H, Sall J, Lieber JJ, & Vittorio TJ. Digitalis Increases the 30-day Readmission Rate in Patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction. Journal of Investigative Medicine. 64(4). doi: 10.1136/jim-2016-000120.28

Poster Presentations

  • JUNE 2021
    BILATERAL MEDIAL ELBOW PAIN – VIDEO GAMER & BASEBALL PLAYER
    Sall J. Bilateral Medial Elbow Pain – Video Gamer & Baseball Player. Conference name: ACSM Annual Meeting and World Congress. Location: Virtual
  • MAY 2020
    MINIMIZING UNNECESSARY RADIOGRAPHS OF ACUTE ANKLE AND MIDFOOT INJURIES THROUGH THE USE OF THE OTTAWA ANKLE RULES IN A PRIMARY CARE SETTING
    Sall J, Katchikian H, & Brown J. Minimizing Unnecessary Radiographs of Acute Ankle and Midfoot Injuries Through the Use of the Ottawa Ankle Rules in a Primary Care Setting. Conference name: Annual Resident Research Day. Location: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, California
  • SEPTEMBER 2016
    DIGITALIS INCREASES THE 30-DAY READMISSION RATE IN PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE AND REDUCED EJECTION FRACTURE
    Alkhawam H, Sall J, Ahmad S, & Vittorio T. Digitalis Increases the 30-Day Readmission Rate in Patients with Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction. Conference name: Heart Failure Society of American (HFSA). Location: Orlando, Florida
  • SEPTEMBER 2016
    ACUTE HEART FAILURE SYNDROMES IN PATIENTS WITH BODY MASS INDEX ≥30 KG/M2
    Alkhawam H, Sall J, Zaiem F, & Vittorio TJ. Acute Heart Failure Syndromes in Patients with Body Mass Index≥ 30 kg/m2. Conference name: Heart Failure Society of American (HFSA). Location: Orlando, Florida
  • SEPTEMBER 2016
    STATINS DECREASE MORTALITY RATE AND LENGTH OF HOSPITALIZATION IN HEART FAILURE PATIENTS
    Alkhawam H, Sall J, Sayanlar J, Zaiem F, Ahmad S, & Vittorio TJ. Statins Decrease Mortality Rate and Length of Hospitalization in Heart Failure Patients. Conference name: Heart Failure Society of American (HFSA). Location: Orlando, Florida

Volunteer Activities

  • 2021-PRESENT
    LAGUNA BEACH HIGH SCHOOL TEAM PHYSICIAN
  • 2021-2023
    NEWPORT BEACH TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CLUB TOURNAMENT PHYSICIAN
  • 2017-2019
    JURUPA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM PHYSICIAN VOLUNTEER
  • 10/2019
    LOS ANGELES ROCK AND ROLL MARATHON VOLUNTEER – MEDICAL CAPTAIN
  • 06/2018
    SAN DIEGO ROCK AND ROLL MARATHON VOLUNTEER – MEDICAL CAPTAIN

Professional Organizations

  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
  • American Academy of Family Physicians

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