Saud A Javed

Saud A Javed is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School, with a focus on Hospital Medicine. He is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Dr. Javed's research interests center around improving patient safety and healthcare quality, particularly in the areas of anticoagulant therapy management, medication safety, and care transitions. His work frequently involves interdisciplinary collaborations with pharmacists, cardiologists, and healthcare systems researchers to develop and evaluate interventions aimed at reducing medication errors and improving outcomes for patients on anticoagulants.

His research has been published in prominent medical journals including the Journal of General Internal Medicine and Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Dr. Javed's work demonstrates a strong focus on practical, implementable solutions to common challenges in ambulatory and hospital medicine.

Dr. Javed completed his medical education at Allama Iqbal Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan, earning his MBBS in Medicine and Surgery.

His recent publications highlight his expertise in:

• Anticoagulant therapy management for patients with atrial fibrillation
• Pharmacist-led interventions to reduce medication errors
• Care transition programs to reduce hospital readmissions for patients with venous thromboembolism
• Electronic health record-based interventions to improve clinical decision making

Dr. Javed collaborates extensively with researchers including Alok Kapoor, David McManus, and Kathleen Mazor, indicating strong institutional connections within UMass Chan Medical School and likely participation in larger research initiatives focused on healthcare quality improvement.