Lev Malevanchik

Dr. Lev Malevanchik is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), practicing as a hospitalist in the Department of Medicine. His work focuses on improving healthcare equity for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP), advancing point-of-care ultrasound, and medical education. He holds leadership roles in teaching and supervising residents in bedside procedures.

Education: MD from Thomas Jefferson University (2016), BA in Economics from UC Berkeley (2007). Completed residency in Internal Medicine (UCSF, 2019) and a fellowship in Academic Hospital Medicine (UCSF, 2020). He completed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training through UC.

Research Interests: His work addresses systemic barriers faced by LEP patients, including disparities in post-discharge care and access to interpreter services. He advocates for policy changes to enhance communication tools like video interpretation. His clinical research spans oncology, infectious diseases, and sports medicine.

Publications: His recent work examines nurse-physician collaboration on interpreter systems and social isolation risks during the pandemic. Earlier studies include eating disorders in liver disease and injury epidemiology in college athletes.

Awards: Recognized for mentoring excellence (2024), teaching in residency programs (2024, 2023), and contributions to medical education (2019).

Advising/Grants: While no specific grants are listed, his fellowship project on LEP communication improvements reflects his commitment to quality improvement. He advises residents through UCSF's RAD program.

Labs/Teams: Active in UCSF's Division of Hospital Medicine and collaborates with the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Engaged in cross-department initiatives to enhance patient-centered care through technology and cultural competency.