Brandon Chalfin

Brandon Chalfin, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He is board-certified in Emergency Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with clinical work spanning both the Emergency Department and Inpatient Palliative Care teams.

• Undergraduate: Biology at Cornell University
• Medical Degree: University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
• Training: Emergency Medicine Residency and Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at UCSF Fresno

Research Focus:
His work intersects Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care, addressing clinical outcomes and healthcare costs through patient referrals. Earlier research in Neuroscience explored evolutionary neuroanatomy in primates.

Collaborations and Networks: Collaborated with Patrick Macmillan (UCSF) on palliative care studies. Linked to researchers in neuroscience (e.g., Erik Seiffert, USC), comparative biology (e.g., Fred Gage, UCSD), and healthcare systems (e.g., Steven Pantilat, UCSF).