Alan Feren M.D. Biography
Dr. Alan Feren
Dr. Feren has over 50 years of experience on both sides of the stethoscope – a physician giving care and a patient receiving care. As an expert in clinical content development, he has spent the last 8 years working for medical software companies whose goal has been to support patients between and after their visits and surgical procedures, empowering them to be partners in their care. As a board-certified surgeon and a Fellow of the American College of Surgery, he was a pioneer in outpatient surgery, and an assistant clinical professor of surgery at UC San Diego, where he mentored medical students, demonstrating compassionate care.
He has co-authored multiple volumes of clinical guidelines for a major actuarial company and was the northern California medical director for a large health insurer, always advocating for patients as a priority. He served as a clinical reviewer for a major diagnostic imaging review organization, and a chief medical officer for a healthcare organization that integrated lifestyle management with traditional health insurance. Dr. Feren has spoken nationally on a wide range of topics, including ambulatory surgery, clinical guidelines, and the role of lifestyle management and personal coaching for disease prevention.
His abiding passion and professional commitment have been to simplify medical complexity with honesty and caring, making the process more accessible and understandable. He has helped guide many patients, friends, clinicians, and family members through the maze of the health care “system,” enabling them to advocate for their situations and partner with their doctors in their care.
