Dr. James Smith
Overview
Dr. James Smith directs the UCSF team that provides fertility preservation counseling and treatments for men. He evaluates and cares for men with general fertility problems, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease. He specializes in sperm retrieval, microsurgical approaches to vasectomy reversal and surgery to remove enlarged veins in the scrotum. The overall focus of Smith's research is to improve understanding of male reproductive biology, and he seeks to translate his findings on these mechanisms into better fertility treatments. Smith earned both his medical degree and his master's degree in health and medical science in the joint medical program of UCSF and the University of California, Berkeley. He trained in general surgery and urology at the University of Utah, returning to UCSF to complete a fellowship in andrology (the study of the male reproductive system). Smith is an active member of the American Urological Association, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Society of Reproductive Surgeons, Society for Male Reproduction and Urology, and Sexual Medicine Society of North America. A basketball fan, Smith loves coaching his daughter's team and cheering for local kids' teams as well as the Golden State Warriors.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Spermatogenesis Arrest, Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia, and Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.
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499 Illinois St., Sixth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
400 Parnassus Ave., Suite 610, San Francisco, CA 94143
400 Parnassus Ave., Sixth Floor, Suite A610, San Francisco, CA 94143
520 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
Bayfront Medical Building
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Dr. Marshall L. Stoller specializes in providing care for patients with urinary stone disease. His expertise includes minimally invasive techniques, such as endourology and laparoscopy. He helped spearhead a comprehensive program in the management of urinary stone disease, utilizing and testing a variety of lithotripters, a noninvasive device that pulverizes urinary stones. After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Stoller earned his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine. He then pursued residencies in general surgery and urology at UCSF before becoming an instructor and research fellow at the University of New South Wales and its affiliated hospitals in Sydney, Australia. He returned to UCSF as chief resident in urology and then joined the medical staff. Stoller has received many awards, including grand prize in the annual Jack Lapides Essay Contest on Urodynamic and Neurourology Research. He has received the Distinction in Teaching Award from the UCSF Academic Senate. For more information about his research, please visit Stoller's lab website at stollerlab.ucsf.edu . Dr. Stoller is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kidney Stones, Cystinuria, Hydronephrosis, Ureteroscopy, and Lithotripsy.
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Matthew Cooperberg is a Urologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cooperberg is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Incontinence, Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Smith by calling their office at 415-353-9115. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Smith a top-rated expert for Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Smith is classified as an Advanced expert for Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, 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. James Smith specialize in?
While Dr. James Smith is a Urology, they have specific expertise in Sertoli Cell-Only Syndrome, Spermatogenesis Arrest, and Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Urology.
Does Dr. James Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. James Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-9115 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic
- HydroceleDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocele.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia
- Klinefelter SyndromeDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Klinefelter Syndrome.
- Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia
- Scrotal MassesDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Scrotal Masses.
- Experienced
- Cowden SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Cowden Syndrome.
- Delayed EjaculationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Ejaculation.
- EpididymitisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Epididymitis.
- Hypothalamic HamartomasDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Hamartomas.
- InfertilityDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Infertility.
- Linear Nevus Sebaceous SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome.