I-chow (. Hsu
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
1600 Divisadero St., Basement Level, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Dr. I-Chow Hsu, who goes by Joe, is a radiation oncologist with expertise in brachytherapy, a form of radiation therapy in which the source of radiation is placed inside the body to directly target a cancer site. (This treatment is often used for prostate cancer that has not spread beyond the gland.) Hsu has special research interests in using brachytherapy and hyperthermia (killing cancer cells through exposure to high temperatures) to treat cancers of the genital and urinary organs, as well as gynecologic cancers. Hsu earned his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed a residency in radiation oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University. Hsu is a fellow of the American College of Radiology and American Society for Radiation Oncology. He is an active member of numerous professional societies, including the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Brachytherapy Society and Society for Thermal Medicine. He chairs the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group's committee on brachytherapy.

Dr. Hsu is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

Graduate Institution

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine, MD

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hosp/Columbia University, Radiation Oncology

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Licenses

Radiology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Radiology, Radiation Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Western Health Advantage
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

Radiation Oncology at Mount Zion
1600 Divisadero St., Basement Level, San Francisco, CA 94115
Other Locations
Radiation Oncology at Mission Bay
1825 Fourth St., First Floor, Room L1101, San Francisco, CA 94158
Genitourinary Medical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Prostate Cancer Center
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
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Is Dr. I-chow (. Hsu a top-rated expert for Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. I-chow (. Hsu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, 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. I-chow (. Hsu specialize in?

While Dr. I-chow (. Hsu is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix, Cervical Cancer, and Prostate Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. I-chow (. Hsu accept my insurance?

Dr. I-chow (. Hsu accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7175 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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