Bryan Steitz, PhD, FAMIA

Bryan Steitz, PhD, FAMIA, is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. His research focuses on improving patient experience and healthcare delivery through the application of artificial intelligence, clinical informatics, and implementation science. His work examines how digital health technologies shape information sharing, patient engagement, and the delivery and experience of care, with particular interests in patient access to health information and virtual and remote models of care. Drawing on digital traces of healthcare engagement, Dr. Steitz develops and evaluates data-driven approaches to understand patients' experiences and information needs and to support more accessible, personalized, and patient-centered care. He also maintains active roles in Epic electronic health record and MyChart patient portal development, enabling him to translate research findings into clinical practice.