Logan Pierce

Dr. Logan Pierce is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), within the School of Medicine. He serves as the Managing Director of the Department of Medicine Data Core, a group specializing in clinical data science to support UCSF divisions. His roles include practicing as a Hospitalist and Proceduralist while leveraging clinical informatics to analyze Electronic Health Record (EHR) data for improving care delivery.

Dr. Pierce's education includes an MD from Tufts University School of Medicine (2015) and a BA from Cornell University (2010). He completed Internal Medicine residency at UCLA and a Clinical Informatics fellowship at UCSF. He has undergone Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training (UCSF, 2019).

His research focuses on optimizing healthcare workflows through data analytics, addressing disparities in surgical outcomes, and enhancing patient consent processes. Key topics include advance care planning for surgical patients, perioperative efficiency, and leveraging AI tools for informed consent documentation. His work frequently intersects with equity issues, such as homelessness impacts on surgical outcomes and language-concordant care for patients with limited English proficiency.

Dr. Pierce’s publications span journals like Medical Teacher, JAMA Surgery, and JAMA Network Open, emphasizing themes like surgical education dashboards, electronic consent systems, and health disparities. His articles reflect a commitment to data-driven solutions for clinical challenges and improving patient-centered care.

While no formal awards are listed, his DEI training highlights a focus on inclusive healthcare practices. His clinical and informatics roles at UCSF underscore his dual expertise in medical practice and data science. Future efforts may include expanding the Data Core’s influence and advancing AI integration in clinical workflows.