Brian
D'Anza
,
MD, MA, FACS
System Medical Director of Digital Health
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University Hospitals Health System
Dr. Brian D'Anza MD is a System Medical Director of Digital Health at University Hospitals Health System in Cleveland, Ohio, one of the nation's leading academic healthcare institutions. He has been involved in digital health for over 10 years and also serves as the Clinical Lead for Innovation and Digital Health in the Ear, Nose, and Throat Institute at University Hospitals. A sinus and skull base surgeon by training, he is involved in academics, serving as an Associate Professor at Case Western University School of Medicine and has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles with a focus on digital health and clinical care pathways. He has utilized and been party to telehealth in his clinical practice at several forward thinking academic institutions including University Hospitals, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Geisinger Health System. Additionally, he serves on the Telehealth and Medical Informatics Committees for the American Academy of Otolaryngology. In 2016, he co-founded and served as President and CMO of SmartDocMD, a telemedicine company using asynchronous care and augmented intelligence to direct evidence-based care for acute medical conditions. During the pandemic he helped lead the expansion of digital health at University Hospitals. During his time as Medical Director, he has focused on expanding programs in the emergency department, inpatient, and sub-specialty services, with a focus on value-based care models. Dr. D'Anza strives to be at the forefront of clinical innovation with hopes to advance the field of digital health to improve access, efficiency, and affordability for all patients.
