Alvin 'Al' Loosli

November 20, 1942 - July 15, 2022

Dr Alvin Loosli, MD had a practice in Walnut Creek, California specializing in sports medicine and rehabilitation. He had over 54 years of experience in the field of medicine, including family practice and orthopedic surgery. Al graduated from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine with his medical degree in 1968.

Al passed away after a two year battle with brain cancer. He is survived by his wife Connie and his twin brother, Ed Loosli '60.

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It's with great sadness we announce the passing of Alvin R Loosli, MD, a beloved doctor, friend, father, grandfather, husband, and profoundly cherished member of the community. His life was full of love and joy and ultimately ended by way of a brain tumor.

Al and his twin brother Ed were born in Chicago, Illinois to parents Clayton and Jean Pedersen Loosli. In high school the family moved to South Pasadena where Al excelled in football and basketball. In 1960-64, he attended and played football for Colorado College. In 1964, he began his medical journey at UCSF Medical School, San Francisco, followed by a general internship at Los Angeles County Hospital. Al was proud to serve as a flight surgeon in the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division from 1969 - 1972, taking care of army helicopter pilots and their families. This experience inspired Al and when he finished with the military, he chose to focus his career in family practice medicine. He began a residency at the Contra Costa County Hospital in Martinez, California, where he spent time in general medicine, orthopedics and trauma. Al's love of sports never wavered and in 1980 he began practicing rehabilitation and sports medicine at the Saint Francis Hospital in San Francisco. He founded its satellite clinic, The Walnut Creek Center for Sports Medicine, in 1986.

Al's practice attracted many professional athletes throughout the years and he remained a medical consultant to Olympians and many others until his passing. He had numerous articles and research papers published as well as speaking and teaching engagements throughout his career. Al's relentless optimism was infectious and inspired patients of all ages and abilities on their path to healing. He particularly enjoyed working with teenagers, volunteering with local high schools and being a sideline doc for over 40 years.

Al worked exceptionally hard and enjoyed every minute of it - and he also loved to play. He enjoyed waterfalls, hiking, flower arranging, tie dye, food, ipad photography and, of course, music. These are the things that filled him full of joy and allowed his creativity to flourish.

Al is lovingly remembered by wife Connie Loosli; children Jenna Loosli Carson, Becca Loosli, and Clayton Loosli; five grandchildren; twin brother Ed Loosli '60, and many other family members and friends that will miss him deeply.

East Bay Times, July 31, 2022