N. Lance Downing

Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Biomedical Informatics Research

Bio

I am board-certified internal medicine and clinical informatics. I am a primary care physician and teaching hospitalist. I have published work in the New England Journal of Medicine, Health Affairs, Annals of Internal Medicine, and the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association. My primary focus throughout my career has been to deliver personalized and compassionate care that incorporates the latest advancements in medical science. I aim to help all of my patients maximize their healthspan and age with the best quality of life possible.

Clinical Focus

Internal Medicine
Primary Care

Academic Appointments

Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Biomedical Informatics Research
Member, Cardiovascular Institute

Administrative Appointments

Medical Informatics Director, Stanford Health Care (2017 - 2019)
Program Director, Partnership in AI-assisted Care (PAC, Clinical Effectiveness Research Center (CERC) (2017 - 2020)

Professional Education

Fellowship: Stanford Hospitals and Clinics (2016) CA
Residency: Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency (2014) CA
Board Certification: American Board of Preventive Medicine, Clinical Informatics (2017)
Medical Education: Case Western Reserve School of Medicine (2011) OH
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2014)

Contact

Clinical (Primary)

This is the primary clinic for this clinical provider. For additional clinical locations and information, please visit the link(s) listed below in the 'Additional Clinical Info' section.

Interactive Wellness 401 Burgess Dr Ste B Menlo Park CA 94025 Tel: (650) 325-9955 Fax: (650) 325-1295

Additional Clinical Info

Stanford Health Care

2023-24 Courses

Independent Studies
- Undergraduate Research
  MED 199 (Win, Spr, Sum)

Graduate and Fellowship Programs

Clinical Informatics (Fellowship Program)

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