Chair's Corner

Michelle Estrella

Announcing the appointment of Dr. Michelle Estrella as Chief of Nephrology at the San Francisco VA Healthcare System

Dear Colleagues: We are pleased to announce that Michelle Estrella, MD has accepted the position of Chief of the Division of Nephrology at the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS). Dr. Estrella is Associate Professor of Medicine at UCSF, Executive Director of the Kidney Health Research Collaborative, and a member of the SFVAHCS nephrology division. She has served as interim division chief since July 2019.
Beth Harleman

Announcing the appointment of Beth Harleman as Vice Chief of Medicine at ZSFG, and the launch of a search for new Associate Chair for Faculty Experience

Dear Colleagues: We’re pleased to announce that Beth Harleman, who has served the department in myriad ways, will be applying her talents and passion to a new and crucial role: Vice Chief of the Medical Service at ZSFG, effective July 1. Lisa Winston, the current vice chief, is stepping down to become chief of staff at ZSFG.