Brett Dietz

Brett Dietz, MD, MS is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and practices at the San Francisco VA Health Care System. He specializes in Rheumatology and focuses on delivering comprehensive care for rheumatic conditions while educating trainee physicians.

• Education: MD from the University of Pennsylvania (2016).
• Training: Internal Medicine Residency at UCSF (2019), Rheumatology Fellowship at UCSF (2021).

Brett’s research spans Rheumatology, Pain Management, and Internal Medicine, with a focus on autoimmune diseases, patient-reported outcomes, and clinical decision-making in complex cases. His recent publications (2024–2016) highlight work on:

• Rheumatology: Autoimmune disorders (e.g., lupus), biologic therapies (tofacitinib), and longitudinal studies on patient comorbidities.
• Pain Management: Targeting nerve growth factor in osteoarthritis.
• Clinical Research: Diagnostic errors (e.g., "Copycat" case studies), hospital readmissions, and biomarker applications in acute dyspnea.

His collaborations include co-authors at UCSF, UC Davis, and VA Health Care System, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches in rheumatology and internal medicine. No specific scientific awards or lab affiliations are detailed in the provided texts.