Emily V. Finlayson
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Emily V. Finlayson

Colorectal Surgery
1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
6
conditions
1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. Emily Finlayson is a colorectal surgeon with expertise in the treatment of colon and rectal cancer, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. She is a specialist in minimally invasive surgical techniques. Finlayson's research examines population-based surgical outcomes, focusing particularly on functional outcomes in the frail elderly. Finlayson earned her medical degree at Harvard Medical School. She trained in general surgery at UCSF and in colon and rectal surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She also earned a master of science degree at the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, and she completed a research fellowship with the White River Junction Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Vermont. Finlayson served on the surgery department faculty at the University of Michigan and on the Michigan Surgical Collaborative for Outcomes Research and Evaluation. She returned to UCSF in 2009.

Dr. Finlayson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Ileostomy, and Aneurysm Repair.

Dr. Finlayson is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 114 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Finlayson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowships

Mayo Clinic, Colon/Rectal Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

Center for Colorectal Surgery
1600 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Finlayson has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Anal Cancer

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

114 Total Publications

Clinician Considerations Regarding Surgical Decision-Making in the Context of Dementia.
Clinician Considerations Regarding Surgical Decision-Making in the Context of Dementia.
Journal: JAMA surgery
Published: August 19, 2026
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Is Dr. Emily V. Finlayson a top-rated expert for Anal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Emily V. Finlayson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Anal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Emily V. Finlayson specialize in?

While Dr. Emily V. Finlayson is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Anal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, and Ileostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

Does Dr. Emily V. Finlayson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Emily V. Finlayson has published 114 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Emily V. Finlayson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Emily V. Finlayson accept my insurance?

Dr. Emily V. Finlayson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-3606 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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