Brian Haas

Brian Haas, MD, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He serves as Director of Quality Assurance and Improvement (QA/QI) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. His academic appointment includes roles in the School of Medicine and specialization in Cardiac and Pulmonary Imaging.

Education:

• MD: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2009)
• Internship: Albert Einstein Medical Center (2010)
• Residency: Yale University (2014)
• Fellowship: UCSF Cardiac and Pulmonary Imaging (2015)
• 2020: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training (UCSF)

Research Interests:

Dr. Haas focuses on advanced imaging techniques (CT, MRI, image-guided biopsies) for cardiac, pulmonary, and mediastinal diseases. His work emphasizes improving clinical decision-making in uncertain radiologic findings, optimizing quality improvement strategies, and standardizing radiation safety protocols. He also explores the impact of AI tools like Chat-GPT on radiology communication.

Publications & Awards:

• Over 25 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Radiology, AJR American Journal of Roentgenology, and JAMA.
• Recipient of the 2014 Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award (RSNA) and 2010 Outstanding Teacher Award.

Labs & Teams:

Active in UCSF's Radiology QA/QI initiatives and collaborates with teams specializing in thoracic imaging, interventional radiology, and radiation safety.