Brieze Bell

Brieze Bell is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), with joint appointments in the Divisions of Palliative Medicine and Hospital Medicine. She specializes in integrative medicine, hospital-based palliative care, and operational leadership, emphasizing patient-centered care and provider well-being. Her clinical and educational work bridges traditional medical practices with holistic approaches, including her leadership in the hospital-based massage therapy fellowship program.

Education:

• B.A. in Government, History, Economics, and Philosophy from Wesleyan University (2008)
• M.D. from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2014)
• Internal Medicine Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital (2017)
• Palliative Medicine and Integrative Medicine Fellowships at UCSF (2018–2019)
• Completed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training at UCSF (2022)

Research Interests: Dr. Bell focuses on advancing integrative palliative care practices, optimizing end-of-life care policies, and reducing disparities in pain management. Her work explores the intersection of cultural competency, holistic therapies, and evidence-based medicine. She actively investigates the role of massage therapy in hospitalized patients and the psychosocial factors influencing medical aid-in-dying decisions.

Professional Contributions: Her recent publications (2023–2025) highlight innovative approaches to pain management, mental health assessments in end-of-life care, and the sociocultural dimensions of palliative care. She emphasizes translating research into actionable clinical practices to improve patient outcomes and provider resilience.

Personal: Outside medicine, Dr. Bell is an accomplished dancer, certified yoga instructor, and passionate gardener. She balances her demanding career through mindfulness practices, family time with her husband, and their labradoodle Bodhi.