Patrick Van Nieuwenhuizen, MD
About Patrick Van Nieuwenhuizen, MD
Patrick Van Nieuwenhuizen, MD, is a Clinical Product Manager with extensive experience in healthcare and technology integration. He has held various roles, including Hospitalist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Clinical Instructor at Stanford University.
Current Role at Canvas Medical
Patrick Van Nieuwenhuizen serves as a Clinical Product Manager at Canvas Medical, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on integrating technology with healthcare to improve clinical product development. His background in data science and entrepreneurship informs his approach to product management, enabling him to address complex challenges in the medical field effectively.
Experience at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Since 2020, Patrick has worked as a Hospitalist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Palo Alto, California. His responsibilities include providing comprehensive medical care to veterans, utilizing his extensive training and experience in clinical settings. This role builds on his previous experience as a Resident Physician at Penn Medicine, where he worked from 2017 to 2020.
Educational Background
Patrick earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Princeton University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. He later attended Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, obtaining his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from 2012 to 2017. This educational foundation supports his expertise in both clinical practice and product management.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Prior to his current positions, Patrick worked as a Content Creator at Khan Academy from 2013 to 2016, where he contributed to educational resources. He also served as a Physician Researcher in Informatics at Buoy Health for nine months in 2021 and as an Artificial Intelligence Consultant for five months at the same organization. These roles enhanced his knowledge in integrating technology with healthcare.
Clinical Instruction at Stanford University
Since 2021, Patrick has been a Clinical Instructor at Stanford University. In this capacity, he engages with medical students and residents, sharing his knowledge and experience in clinical practice. His role at Stanford complements his work in product management and reinforces his commitment to education in the medical field.