Klari Olenski, D.O.
Board-Certified Neurologist, Specialty TBI and Headaches
Location: Del Mar – 12264 El Camino Real #202 San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (858) 356-0361
Questions/Referrals: intake@coastalmedicalgroupsd.com
Education
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, California
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
08/2011 – 05/2015
University of California, San Diego, San Diego, California
B.S. in Psychology
09/2006 – 06/2009
Educational Honors / Awards
Provost Honors, 2006-2009
Magna Cum Laude, 2009
Muir Caledonian Society, 2009
Post Graduate Training
Traumatic Brain Injury / Sports Neurology Fellow
Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
7/2020 – 6/2021
Chief Resident in Child Neurology
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
7/2019 – 6/2020
Child Neurology Residency
Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
6/2015 – 6/2020
Certification and Licensure
Brain Injury Medicine, ABPMR Subspecialty Certified on 9/26/2022
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, ABMS Board Certified on 9/21/2020
Pediatrics, ABP Board Eligible
California State Practitioner’s License, 2021 – present
Arizona State Practitioner’s License, 2020 – present
Work Experience
01/01/2023 – present
Coastal Medical Group, San Diego, California
Neurologist with specialized training in traumatic brain injury.
Independent contractor.
01/01/2022 – present
The Neuron Clinic, San Diego, California and Temecula, California
Neurologist with specialized training in pediatrics, traumatic brain injury, and sports neurology.
Part time practitioner.
07/2020 – 06/2021
Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona
Sideline Consultant
As part of fellowship training, attended over 15 soccer and lacrosse games at ASU as a concussion
consultant.
08/2012 – 07/2013
Touro Student Run Free Clinic, Vallejo, California
Administrative Assistant
Educated community about Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and welcomed patients to the
clinic. Set up first time and follow-up appointments for check-ups or OMM. Had patients fill out paperwork
and organized clinic files according to HIPAA standards.
08/2010 – 07/2011
Falcone Institute, San Diego, California
Educational Coach
Promoted educational growth to students with disabilities by leveraging various methodologies that
focused on mind and body integration into their academic curriculum.
Volunteer Experience
09/2012 – 05/2013
Touro University California, Vallejo, California
Admissions Committee, Dr. Walter Hartwig
As a member of the Touro admissions committee, I was responsible for both reviewing applications and conducting interviews with aspiring Touro medical students. As part of this process, I worked closely with professors to assist in establishing the next generation of hard working and compassionate physicians at my university.
09/2012 – 03/2013
Touro University California, Vallejo, California
Teen Life Conference Head Planner
Demonstrated leadership qualities as head planner for the 2013 Teen Life Conference, a health fair on campus focused on educating over 350 high school teens on the various aspects of health and wellness.
08/2012 – 05/2013
Touro University California, Vallejo, California
Student Interest Group in Neurology
Vice President of Communications, Dr. Menini
Organized lectures with local Neurologists.
08/2012 – 05/2013
Touro University California, Vallejo, California
Integrative Medicine Club
Vice President of Communications, Dr. West
Organized events, took meeting minutes, and organized correspondence between the club and student body.
Membership and Honorary/Professional Societies
- American Academy of Neurology, present
- Child Neurology Society, past
Conferences Presented
- Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting (10/2020). Virtual Conference.
- Michael Grossman Academic Excellence Day (5/2020). Virtual Conference.
- Pediatrics in the Red Rocks (6/2016). Sedona, Arizona.
Conferences Attended
- Barrow Concussion Network Event (8/2023). Virtual Conference.
- AAN Sports Concussion Conference (7/2021). Virtual Conference.
- AAN Fall Conference (10/2020). Virtual Conference
- AAN Sports Concussion Conference (7/2020). Virtual Conference.
- AAN Spring Conference (4/2020, cancelled due to COVID pandemic). Toronto, Ontario.
- Scottsdale Headache Symposium (11/2019). Scottsdale, Arizona.
- AAN Fall Conference (10/2019). Las Vegas, Nevada.
- AAN Sports Concussion Conference (7/2019). Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Concussions: 2019 (03/2019). Phoenix, Arizona.
- International Headache Academy (01/2019). Los Angeles, California.
- 44th Annual BNI Neuroscience Symposium (05/2018). Phoenix, Arizona.
- 22nd Annual Children’s Neuroscience Symposium (03/2018). Phoenix, Arizona.
- Concussions: 2017 (02/2017). Phoenix, Arizona.
Oral Presentations
Olenski, K. (2020). Neurologic Injuries in Sports. ADULT NEUROLOGY grand rounds; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2020). Driving Risk in Dementia. ADULT NEUROLOGY grand rounds; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2019). Area Postrema: a brief overview of anatomy and function. CHILD NEUROLOGY grand rounds; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2018). Neurocutaneous Disorders Board Review. CHILD NEUROLOGY resident lecture; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2018). Hashimoto’s Encephalopathy Journal Club. CHILD NEUROLOGY neurology faculty; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2018). CHAMP Trial Journal Club. CHILD NEUROLOGY neurology faculty; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2018). Cerebral Palsy Case Conference. CHILD NEUROLOGY resident lecture; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2018). Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury. CHILD NEUROLOGY grand rounds; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2018). Pediatric Headache Syndromes Board Review. CHILD NEUROLOGY resident lecture; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2018). Infant Botulism Case Conference. CHILD NEUROLOGY resident lecture; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2018). Cerebral Sinus Venous Thrombosis Case Conference. ADULT NEUROLOGY resident lecture; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2017). Metachromatic Leukodystrophy Case Conference. ADULT NEUROLOGY resident lecture; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2016). Oppositional Defiant Disorder. PEDIATRICS resident lecture; Phoenix, AZ.
Olenski, K. (2013). Psychosis: a Differential Diagnosis. PSYCHIATRY student lecture; San Diego, CA.
Olenski, K. (2013). Birth Control Methods and Effectiveness. OBGYN student lecture; Colton, CA.
Olenski, K. (2013). Case of a Breast Mass in an Adolescent. PEDIATRICS student lecture; Vallejo, CA.
Research Experience
11/2019 –
Pediatric Migraine Action Plan
Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
Dr. Little, P.I.
Data collecting stage
05/2019 –
The Utility of Transcranial Doppler in Concussive Symptoms
Phoenix Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Brian Appavu, P.I.
IRB approval stage
10/2016
QI Project: Improving Identification and Intervention in Pediatric Hypertension
Phoenix Children’s Hospital Outpatient Pediatric Clinic, Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Kristen Sammadar, P.I.
Followed PDSA protocol to plan, implement, collect, and analyze data for improvement of hypertension identification.
09/2008 – 05/2009
University of California, San Diego, California
Psychology Intern under Dr. Sandra Brown
Worked closely with interventionalists in the San Diego County to implement a new program focused on decreasing alcohol abuse in high school students.
Hobbies & Interests
Playing piano to maintain dexterity and equanimity, traveling the world to experience what it continuously has to offer, sketching as a means of self-expression, reading for entertainment and continual learning, cross country skiing and hiking as a means to stay fit.
Language Fluency
- English (Native/functionally native)
- French (Advanced)
- Spanish (Basic)