Paul Nadler

Paul Nadler, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He has served as Medical Director of the UCSF Screening and Acute Care Clinic since 2000, expanded to UCSF Adult Acute Care in 2018, and led the establishment of UCSF Respiratory Screening Clinics in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. His work integrates clinical care, systems leadership, and medical education within acute care settings.

• University: University of California, San Francisco
• School: School of Medicine
• Department: Department of Medicine
• Rank: Professor

Dr. Nadler earned his MD from the State University of New York in 1991 and completed his Internal Medicine residency at UC Davis. In 2018, he completed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training at UCSF. His research and clinical interests span urgent care, telemedicine, pandemic response, medical education, and health systems improvement. He has led the implementation of evidence-based clinical modules, electronic health record integration, and LEAN management practices to enhance patient flow and care quality.

His sole listed publication from 2006 focuses on an interactive computer kiosk for managing recurrent cystitis in women, highlighting his early engagement with clinical informatics and patient-centered technology. Though only one publication is listed, his professional activities suggest broader contributions to acute care systems and medical education.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Marin Magazine "Top Doctor" Award (2020)
• Inducted into the Department of Medicine Council of Master Clinicians (2014)
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Academy of Medical Educators (2011)
• Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2009)
• Robert H. Crede Award for Excellence in Teaching (2006)
• Robert H. Crede Award for Excellence in Clinical Care (2001)
• Floyd C. Rector, Jr., Housestaff Teaching Award (2000)

Dr. Nadler plays a significant role in medical education, providing bedside teaching, precepting housestaff and students, and serving as a liaison for the PISCES medical student program. He has been instrumental in training clinicians in new systems such as APeX electronic records and in pandemic response protocols. He leads the SACC Unit Based Leadership Team and facilitates outpatient research and medication trials at respiratory clinics. His work reflects a strong commitment to clinical excellence, educational leadership, and health system innovation.