Brandon K. Koretz

Brandon K. Koretz, MD, MBA, is a Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and holds the Carol and Jim Collins Endowed Chair. He specializes in Geriatric Medicine and serves as a primary care provider, focusing on comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and consultations. His administrative roles include President of the Department of Medicine Professional Group (four terms) and Interim CEO/President of the UCLA Faculty Practice Group. Currently, he sits on the UCLA Faculty Senate Executive Board.

• Education: BA in Psychology (UC Berkeley, 1992), MD (UCSF, 1996), MBA (UCLA Anderson School of Management, 2013).
• Certifications: Geriatric Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000).
• Research Interests: Quality Improvement in healthcare systems and patient care processes.

Dr. Koretz is renowned for his teaching excellence, earning multiple awards including the Eby Award for Teaching and the Teaching Humanism at the Bedside Award. He emphasizes communication, leadership, and customer service in medical education. His clinical practice focuses on aging-related conditions like memory disorders, polypharmacy, and dementia. He is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

• Awards & Recognition: Super Doctors® Southern California (2022–2025), Top Doctors (Los Angeles Magazine, 2021), Phi Beta Kappa (1992).