Zana Patrick Desgranges MD PhD
About Zana Patrick Desgranges MD PhD
Zana Patrick Desgranges MD PhD is an Internal Medicine Hospitalist and Editorial Board Member at Nature Digital Medicine, with a diverse background in healthcare and telemedicine innovation.
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Zana Patrick Desgranges MD PhD is an Internal Medicine Hospitalist. He holds concurrent positions in multiple esteemed organizations, including Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, California, and as an Editorial Board Member for Nature Digital Medicine in London, UK.
Education and Expertise
Zana Patrick Desgranges has an extensive educational background. He earned his MD-PhD in Immunology from Tufts University School of Medicine (1999-2007), a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (1992-1996), and completed his postgraduate training in Internal Medicine at the University of Washington - School of Medicine (2007-2010). His diverse academic background lays a strong foundation for his multifaceted career in medicine and technology.
Professional Background
Zana Patrick Desgranges has a varied professional history. He served as a Hospitalist at both Emerson Hospital and South Shore Health System from 2017 to 2018 and worked as a Physician for Sound Physicians from 2012 to 2013. Currently, he is also an Attending Physician at Providence Health & Services and Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Furthermore, his innovative spirit is reflected in his leadership roles at Freestate Healthcare | Vigilias Telehealth, where he is Co-Founder, Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, and inventor of MITEE and TeleTooth.
Achievements
Zana Patrick Desgranges has made notable contributions to healthcare and technology. He co-founded a project in Seattle that created 3D printed face shields for healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also invented the TeleTooth, a telehealth solution for dental care, and MITEE (Multimodal Integrated Telemedicine Exam Equipment), aimed at enhancing telemedicine capabilities. His role as an Advisory Board Member at the Internet of Things Community (IoTC) highlights his commitment to integrating innovative technologies in healthcare.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Currently, Zana Patrick Desgranges holds several significant positions: Internal Medicine Hospitalist at Scripps Mercy Hospital, Editorial Board Member for Nature Digital Medicine, Attending Physician at both Providence Health & Services and Swedish Medical Center, and key roles at Freestate Healthcare | Vigilias Telehealth. His roles at Freestate Healthcare include Co-Founder, Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, and inventor of both MITEE and TeleTooth. Additionally, he serves as an Advisory Board Member at the Internet of Things Community (IoTC).