The 20 Best Pancreatic Cancer Doctors Near Me in San Mateo, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 146 doctor with experience in Pancreatic Cancer near San Mateo, CA. Of these, 100 are Experienced, 20 are Advanced, 20 are Distinguished and 6 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, 5th Floor, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimberly Dalal is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Dalal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Dalal is board certified in Surgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Dalal is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, 2nd Floor, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vino Verghese is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Verghese is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Verghese is board certified in Gastroenterology - Gastroenterology. Dr. Verghese is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer

    UCSF Cancer Center

    218 De Anza Blvd, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hematology (Board Certified) Accepting new patients. Dr. Kao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Kao is board certified in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Kao is currently accepting new patients.

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    Common conditions include: Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Adenoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor

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    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer

    UCSF Cancer Center

    218 De Anza Blvd, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Chee is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Chee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Febrile Neutropenia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Agranulocytosis, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia. Dr. Chee is board certified in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology), and Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology). Dr. Chee is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Gastroenterology

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    301 Industrial Rd, Level 2 GI, 
    San Carlos, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kashmiri, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasser Bhat is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in San Carlos, California. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bhat is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Gastroenterology). Dr. Bhat is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer

    University Of California At San Francisco

    1825 4th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Collisson is an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Collisson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer

    Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Clinic

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Margaret Tempero is a gastrointestinal oncologist and the director of the UCSF Pancreas Center and leader of the Pancreas Cancer Program at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. In research, Tempero was a pioneer in applying radioactively tagged antibodies for cancer therapy. She has led national research projects on gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic cancer. Tempero has held editorial positions on such prestigious journals as Cancer Research, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Clinical Cancer Research and American Journal of Medicine. She is the Rombauer Family Distinguished Professor in Pancreas Cancer Clinical and Translational Science. Prior to joining UCSF, she was deputy director of the University of Nebraska's cancer center. Dr. Tempero is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Tempero is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, Hematology, American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tempero is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiation Oncology

    Mills-Peninsula Cancer Center

    100 South San Mateo Drive, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Al Taira is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Taira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Taira is board certified in Radiation Oncology - Board Certified.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer

    Dorothy Schneider Cancer Center

    100 South San Mateo Drive, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Hicks is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Hicks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Pleurisy. Dr. Hicks is board certified in Radiology.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer

    San Mateo Care Center

    50 South San Mateo Drive, Suite 100, 
    San Mateo, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Judy Cheng is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Mateo, California. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Nodules, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). Dr. Cheng is board certified in Hematology Medical Oncology. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer

    Cancer Center Burlingame

    225 California Drive, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bradley Ekstrand is a genitourinary oncologist who has particular interest and expertise in treating patients with lymphoma and genitourinary cancers. His background in the molecular biology of cancer gives him a unique perspective, combining a scientist's view of disease with a doctor's expertise, to bring the best care to patients with cancer. Ekstrand earned his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine, where he also completed a doctorate in cancer biology. During his doctoral studies, he worked in the lab of acclaimed cancer genetics researcher Dr. Eric Fearon, where he focused on tumor suppressor genes. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center and a fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine. During his fellowship, he worked extensively in lymphoma with Drs. Sandra Horning and Gilbert Chu. Ekstrand is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Association of Northern California Oncologists, where he serves as vice president. Through his work with these organizations, he advocates for high-quality cancer care for all patients. A native of Boulder, Colorado, Ekstrand enjoys outdoor recreation, particularly alpine skiing, swimming and long-distance running. Outside of work, he devotes most of his time to family activities with his wife and three children. An avid sports fan, he follows Stanford athletics, European soccer leagues and the Denver Broncos. Dr. Ekstrand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Follicular Lymphoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma. Dr. Ekstrand is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology. Dr. Ekstrand is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer

    Cancer Center Burlingame

    225 California Drive, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kent Adler is an oncologist experienced in treating a variety of cancers, with particular expertise in lung and breast cancer. He believes three pillars form the strongest foundation to fight cancer: knowledge, communication and heart. Adler's research focuses on developing new therapies for lung cancer. Adler earned his medical degree from UCSF. He completed a residency in internal medicine at New York – Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and a fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine. A longtime advocate of multidisciplinary clinics for managing cancer, he co-founded one of the first multidisciplinary clinics for lung cancer on the West Coast while a faculty member at Stanford. Throughout his career, Adler has served in leadership positions, including as a board member of the Mills Peninsula Medical Group and Association of Northern California Oncologists. In his free time, Adler enjoys traveling, skiing and hiking with his wife, also a doctor, and their two adult children. A native of the Bay Area, he also loves the San Francisco Giants and almost anything related to baseball. Dr. Adler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma. Dr. Adler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Adler is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    Burlingame Center

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building B, Floor 5, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Geoffrey Krampitz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Krampitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Krampitz is board certified in Surgery Cancer Surgery. Dr. Krampitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Interventional Radiology

    Mills-Peninsula Medical Center - Burlingame Campus

    1501 Trousdale Drive, Building C, 1st Floor, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Hightower is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Hightower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Ascites. Dr. Hightower is board certified in Interventional Radiology.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer

    Stanford University

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Fisher is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brendan Visser is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Stanford, California. Dr. Visser is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 67 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    Office

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Poultsides is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Poultsides is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Neuroendocrine Tumor, Gallbladder Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology
    Elite in Pancreatic Cancer
    Surgical Oncology

    Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic

    1825 4th St Fl 4, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adnan Alseidi is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Alseidi is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    General Surgery

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    1501 - B Trousdale Dr, General/Vascular Surgery Department, 
    Burlingame, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Kubat is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Kubat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Endoscopy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kubat is board certified in Surgery General Surgery.

    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Pancreatic Cancer
    Radiology | Interventional Radiology

    Pacific Coast Cardiac And Vascular Surgeons

    2900 Whipple Ave, Ste 225, 
    Redwood City, CA 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Tamrazi is an Interventional Radiologist who enjoys taking care of his patients and is passionate about how IR can improve the quality of their lives. After growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area and completing his residency and fellowship training at Stanford Medical Center, Dr. Tamrazi was on faculty at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.  He returned to the Bay Area to start his private practice, focused on making IR procedures that are generally only available in major academic centers such as Stanford and Hopkins easily accessible to the broader community, where most patients are treated.?Dr. Tamrazi has expertise in state of the art IR procedures used to treat a variety of conditions and has particular interest in interventional oncology and personalized medicine. Above all, his focus is on his patients, and he takes pride in delivering to them excellent care.?To learn about Dr. Tamrazi, please visit his practice's website. Dr. Tamrazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Liver Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Tamrazi is board certified in Radiology Interventional Radiology And Diagnostic Rad. Dr. Tamrazi is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Pancreatic Cancer?

    Pancreatic cancer is cancer that starts in the pancreas.

    When should I see a Pancreatic Cancer doctor near San Mateo, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pancreatic Cancer doctor near San Mateo, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Pancreatic Cancer doctors near San Mateo, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pancreatic Cancer doctors near San Mateo, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pancreatic Cancer doctor near San Mateo, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pancreatic Cancer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pancreatic Cancer doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pancreatic Cancer doctor near San Mateo, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pancreatic Cancer doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pancreatic Cancer doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pancreatic Cancer doctors near San Mateo, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pancreatic Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pancreatic Cancer doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pancreatic Cancer doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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