Michael A. Incze

Michael A. Incze, MD, MSEd, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine, with adjunct appointments as Associate Professor in Population Health Sciences and Psychiatry. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. His clinical practice focuses on primary care, addiction treatment, and care for vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness. He founded the primary care-based addiction clinic at Sugarhouse Health Center and volunteers at the Fourth Street Clinic and Rosebud Indian Health Service hospital.

Education:

• M.D., University of California, Davis School of Medicine
• Residency in Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
• M.S.Ed., Pace University
• B.A. in Biology with minor in Chemistry, University of Utah

Research Interests: Dr. Incze's work centers on improving care for substance use disorders and chronic pain through quality improvement initiatives, medical education, and health services research. His interests include patient education models, care transitions for vulnerable populations, high-value healthcare delivery, and the integration of addiction treatment into primary care settings.

Publications: His recent articles (2023–2025) predominantly explore addiction medicine innovations, care transition frameworks for substance use disorders, opioid safety, and patient education strategies. Common themes include harm reduction, healthcare policy implications, and interdisciplinary approaches to managing chronic pain and addiction.

Mentoring & Editorial Roles: He mentors medical students, residents, and fellows at the University of Utah. As the Patient Page Editor for JAMA Internal Medicine, he oversees accessible health information dissemination.