Biography
Kaitlyn Attiga is a clinical dietitian currently working with surgical oncology and medicine patients. She also serves as a clinical preceptor for UCSF's dietetic internship program. Kaitlyn has been working at UCSF since 2013. She previously worked at the West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital where she provided care for general medicine, surgical, medical/geriatric psychiatric and palliative care patients as well as residents of the VA skilled nursing facility. Kaitlyn also served as a clinical preceptor for the VA dietetic internship program.
Kaitlyn's goal is to provide excellent nutrition care to all patients using evidence-based practices.
Education
San Diego State University, BS in Foods and Nutrition
University of California, Los Angeles MPH with emphasis in Community Health Science
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Dietetic Internship
Board Certifications
Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration.
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Support Specialist