Dr. Hobart W. Harris
Overview
Dr. Hobart W. Harris is an expert in treating surgical infections and diseases of the pancreas and biliary system. He cares for patients with complicated and often life-threatening conditions in the Complex Abdominal Surgery Program . His areas of expertise include pancreas and bile duct cancer, acute and chronic pancreatitis, islet cell transplantation for pancreatitis, gallstone disease, intra-abdominal sepsis and serious infections of the skin and soft tissue. Harris research focuses on surgical infections, innate immunity and inflammatory diseases of the pancreas. Harris earned his undergraduate and medical degrees, as well as a master of public health degree, at Harvard University. He completed a residency in surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in hepatobiliary surgery at the University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital. He joined UCSF in 1994. Harris is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of numerous surgical and scientific societies, including the American Surgical Association.
Dr. Harris is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Childhood Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hernia Surgery, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Harris 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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hobart W. Harris
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hobart W. Harris?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hobart W. Harris by calling their office at 415-353-2161. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hobart W. Harris a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hobart W. Harris is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Hobart W. Harris specialize in?
While Dr. Hobart W. Harris is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Childhood Pancreatitis, and Chronic Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Hobart W. Harris participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hobart W. Harris has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Hobart W. Harris's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hobart W. Harris accept my insurance?
Dr. Hobart W. Harris accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2161 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Harris isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Harris isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- HerniaDr. Harris isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Harris isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AppendicitisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Harris isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.