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Valy Fontil
Postdoctoral scholar, Health services Research
Valy Fontil, MD, is a primary care doctor, health services researcher, and digital health entrepreneur.2 Here are some key details about Dr. Fontil:
Education and Training
Dr. Fontil received his MD and MPH from the University of Michigan.2 He then completed his General Internal Medicine Research Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he also earned a Master of Advanced Studies in Clinical Research with a specialization in implementation science.2
Current Positions
While his LinkedIn profile lists him as a Postdoctoral Scholar at UCSF4, more recent information indicates that Dr. Fontil has moved on to new roles:
- Assistant Professor in the Departments of Population Health and Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine13
- Medical Director of Research at the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone Health1
Research Focus
Dr. Fontil specializes in:
- Innovations for high-risk, low-income populations and safety-net health systems1
- Implementation science methodologies
- Mathematical simulation modeling
- Digital health technologies
His research aims to improve the quality of outpatient medical care, especially for low-income and vulnerable populations.1 He has a particular focus on hypertension management and cardiovascular risk reduction in disenfranchised populations.2
Notable Achievements
- Developed the Blood Pressure Control Model, a computer microsimulation model for healthcare processes involved in controlling blood pressure2
- Created a hypertension treatment algorithm implemented in several clinics across the San Francisco Health Network2
Dr. Fontil's work combines clinical practice, research, and digital health innovation to address health disparities and improve care for underserved populations.
