Elan Hekier MD

Summary

• Dr. Elan Hekier is a pulmonologist in San Diego, CA and is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital. He received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has been in practice 19 years. He specializes in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine.
  
  Physician Leader | Digital Health Advocate | Innovation Strategist
  
  As the current Chief Medical Informatics and Innovation Officer (CMIO) for Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, he has spearheaded large-scale digital transformation initiatives. He has driven implementation of value-based care initiatives, achieving measurable outcomes and financial efficiencies.
  
  Dr. Hekier’s leadership extends to multidisciplinary collaborations, strategic decision-making, and operational oversight, including chairing committees on pharmacy and therapeutics, and department operations. His efforts have been recognized with numerous accolades, including being named a “Top Doc” for 9 consecutive years and receiving the Donald Balfour Outstanding Peer Award.
  
  In his clinical roles, Dr. Hekier has treated thousands of patients in both outpatient and hospital settings, with expertise spanning sleep disorders, COPD, asthma, and other complex medical conditions.
  
  Passionate about leveraging technology to transform healthcare, Dr. Hekier combines deep clinical expertise with a forward-thinking, tech-savvy approach. He is dedicated to improving health outcomes, advancing patient care, and empowering individuals to take control of their health.