Stephen B. Erban

Dr. Stephen B. Erban is an Associate Professor at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School. He practices general internal medicine at Umass Memorial Medical Center and holds additional roles in the Division of Health System Science and Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences.

Education:

• Brown University (AB in Liberal Arts)
• University of Massachusetts Medical School (MPH)
• University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (MD)

His research focuses on clinical informatics and healthcare quality improvement. Key interests include:

• Enhancing patient safety via electronic health records
• Medication and allergy reconciliation
• Patient-provider engagement through portals
• Telehealth and remote patient monitoring

Recent publications highlight his work in digital health tools for cognitive assessment (2025), wearable EHR integrations for obesity management (2024), and suicide risk screening pathways (2024). Earlier work spans colorectal cancer screening, anticoagulation therapy, and academic-industry ethics.

Awards:

• 1984 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

Dr. Erban collaborates with researchers like David McManus and Jamie Faro, with networks spanning colorectal cancer screening, primary care, and health informatics.