Professional Summary
Lee Atkinson-McEvoy, MD is a senior clinical and academic leader in pediatrics, currently holding the position of Associate Chief Medical Officer at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals since June 2025. Alongside this executive role, she is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and serves as Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for the UCSF Department of Pediatrics. Her professional expertise centers on general pediatrics, medical education, primary care, and preventive care, emphasizing operational leadership and population health strategies.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
- Associate Chief Medical Officer, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals (Jun 2025 – Present)
Oversees clinical operations and strategy at a leading pediatric healthcare system, integrating multispecialty adult and pediatric services with a focus on operational excellence and data-driven leadership.
- Vice Chair, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, UCSF Department of Pediatrics (Jul 2023 – Present)
Leads DEI initiatives within the department, underscoring commitment to equitable healthcare delivery and inclusive academic environments.
- Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco (Aug 2005 – Present)
Holds a longstanding academic appointment responsible for teaching, mentorship, and scholarly contributions.
- Regional Executive Director, UCSF Health (Oct 2021 – Jun 2025)
Managed three multispecialty practice sites combining adult and pediatric services, responsible for leadership, operational management, matrixed stakeholder engagement, and data-informed decision-making.
- Division Chief of General Pediatrics, UCSF (Jan 2020 – Jun 2025)
Provided clinical and administrative leadership for the general pediatrics division, focusing on comprehensive pediatric care and population health.
Leadership and Academic Contributions
Lee Atkinson-McEvoy has a distinguished track record in clinical leadership, medical education, and organizational development:
- Founding of the Miller-Davis-Jenkins Society at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, a faculty group supporting Black/African American professionals, demonstrating advocacy for underrepresented groups in academic medicine.
- Multiple leadership roles in graduate medical education, including Associate Residency Program Director (2008–2015) and clinical operations leadership at UCSF Pediatric Primary Care practices.
- Recipient of awards recognizing excellence in teaching and leadership, including the Academy of Medical Educators Excellence in Teaching Award and the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators honor.
Education and Training
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), University of California, San Francisco (1990–1994)
- Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM), Drexel University College of Medicine (2024–2025) – Focused on organizational leadership and transformative healthcare management.
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, UCLA (1986–1990)
She completed her medical degree, residency, chief residency, and fellowship in pediatrics all at UCSF, emphasizing continuity and deep specialization within a top-tier academic medical center.
Research and Clinical Interests
- Pediatric primary care and preventive health services with an emphasis on health promotion and improving access for underserved populations.
- Contributions to innovations in pediatric ambulatory operations and systems improvement during past leadership as Medical Director.
- Published research includes supervision of SARS-CoV-2 testing protocols in pediatric settings to inform public health approaches to school reopening and child health safety.
Professional Impact and Network
- Lee Atkinson-McEvoy is recognized for integrating clinical expertise with strategic leadership in large, complex healthcare systems, specifically within pediatric care domains.
- She has over 2,000 LinkedIn followers and extensive professional connections in pediatrics and academic medicine.
- Frequently involved in community outreach and public health initiatives, including fundraising efforts honoring influential pediatricians and engagement with hospital community events and health equity projects.
Organizational Context
Although the target company in the request was B.C.H Joint Stock Company, all verified details indicate Lee Atkinson-McEvoy’s primary professional affiliation is with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and the University of California, San Francisco. There are no substantiated links or roles connecting her to B.C.H Joint Stock Company. Therefore, the profile presented is centered on her UCSF roles, which represent her current leadership scope and influence.
This detailed profile provides a comprehensive overview of Dr. Lee Atkinson-McEvoy’s clinical leadership, academic stature, and operational oversight within one of the leading pediatric healthcare institutions in the United States. Her expertise in clinical pediatrics combined with a strong focus on education, diversity, and health equity positions her as a key figure in shaping pediatric healthcare delivery and organizational strategy.
