Daniel Yazdi, MD, Ms
About Daniel Yazdi, MD, Ms
Daniel Yazdi, MD, MS, serves as the Medical Director at Bodyport and UCSF Medical Center, bringing extensive experience in clinical research and internal medicine. He has held various roles in prestigious institutions, including the American Heart Association and Brigham and Women's Hospital, and has a strong educational background from UCLA.
Work at Bodyport
Daniel Yazdi serves as the Medical Director at Bodyport, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees clinical operations and contributes to the development of innovative health solutions. His work focuses on integrating technology with healthcare to improve patient outcomes. Bodyport is known for its commitment to advancing cardiovascular health through data-driven insights.
Current Role at UCSF Medical Center
Since 2020, Daniel Yazdi has been an Attending Clinician at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, California. In this capacity, he provides direct patient care and supervises residents and medical students. His responsibilities include diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions, as well as participating in clinical education and research initiatives.
Previous Experience at American Heart Association
From 2018 to 2020, Daniel Yazdi worked at the American Heart Association as a Clinical Researcher for the One Brave Idea initiative, a collaboration with Verily and AstraZeneca. During his two years in Boston, Massachusetts, he contributed to research aimed at addressing cardiovascular health challenges. His role involved analyzing clinical data and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Yazdi earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Biomathematics, achieved from 2011 to 2013 at the University of California, Los Angeles. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computational and Systems Biology with a Neurosystems Concentration from UCLA, graduating in 2012.
Clinical Training and Fellowships
Daniel Yazdi completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital from 2017 to 2020. He also held the position of Howard Hughes Medical Research Fellow at UCLA's Molecular Biology Institute in 2014. Earlier, he participated in the NSF REU Mathematics Research Fellowship in 2012, which provided him with foundational research experience.