Nathaniel Gleason

Dr. Nathaniel Gleason is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), practicing at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. He specializes in General Internal Medicine, focusing on improving healthcare access through innovative models like eConsult programs. His roles include interim Executive Medical Director for UCSF Health Primary Care, clinical informatics lead at the UCSF Center for Digital Health Innovation, and co-Chair of the Chancellor's Committee on Disability Inclusion.

Education: MD from UCSF (2008), Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency at UCSF (2011).

Research interests center on asynchronous care delivery systems, eConsult platforms, and healthcare accessibility. He led the expansion of eConsult systems across UC Health institutions using grants from UC Office of the President and Medicare innovation funds. His work addresses clinician burnout, patient care continuity, and telehealth adaptations during crises.

Publications span telemedicine implementation, specialty care access, and healthcare workflow optimization. Key contributions include cross-institutional analyses of eConsult effectiveness and pandemic-era telehealth strategies.

Dr. Gleason's projects emphasize system-level improvements through informatics solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration, aiming to reduce disparities in care for vulnerable populations including those with disabilities.