Alex Westerman

Alex Westerman, MD, is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He actively participates in clinical services including the Goldman, night hospitalist, neurosurgery co-management, and Parnassus/Mission Bay hospitalist consult services.

Research and Clinical Interests: His work focuses on medical education, diagnostic reasoning, point-of-care ultrasound, and enhancing the patient experience. These interests reflect a strong commitment to clinical excellence and teaching in hospital medicine.

The two recent publications highlight contributions in both endocrinology and neuroscience, indicating interdisciplinary engagement across clinical medicine and neurobiological research, particularly in diabetes care and anxiety-related neural mechanisms.

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Advising and Grants: No information is available regarding student advising or research grants.

Labs and Teams: Dr. Westerman is integrated into the UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine, contributing to multiple clinical teams including the night hospitalist and neurosurgery co-management services, supporting a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to inpatient care.