Dr. Jo Chien
Overview
Dr. Jo Chien specializes in caring for patients with breast cancer. She serves as medical director of breast medical oncology at UCSF. In research, Chien develops new treatments for early and metastatic breast cancer. She serves as principal investigator on numerous trials focused on all breast cancer subtypes, with the goal of tailoring treatment to tumor biology and identifying which patients need more aggressive treatment (and providing targeted treatment options for these patients) and which patients can do well with less intervention. Chien is also interested in the impact of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment on young women. She started a large registry of young women with breast cancer that serves as a resource for research and support. Chien earned her undergraduate degree from Stanford University and her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. At UCSF, she completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology and served as chief fellow before joining the faculty. Chien has received research funding from the National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, U.S. Department of Defense, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Cancer Society and California Breast Cancer Research Program, as well as philanthropic support. She has published numerous research articles in medical journals.
Dr. Chien is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1825 Fourth St., Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
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Dr. Chien 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.
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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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Breast Care Center
Hope Rugo is an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rugo is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Agranulocytosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Endocrine Surgery And Oncology Clinic
Dr. Julie Ann Sosa is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in thyroid cancer. She also has expertise in treating adults and children for a variety of benign and malignant endocrine conditions of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. She chairs the UCSF Department of Surgery. Sosa's research focuses on developing treatments for advanced thyroid cancer and understanding environmental factors that can raise a person's risk for the disease. She also has published extensively on predictors of optimal patient outcomes following a variety of cancer-based procedures. Sosa earned her medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she also completed the Halsted residency in general surgery and served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in clinical research with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at Johns Hopkins, where she was also assistant chief of service and an instructor. She has a master's degree in human sciences from the University of Oxford. Prior to joining UCSF, she was chief of endocrine surgery at Duke University, and held leadership positions at the Duke Cancer Institute and Duke Clinical Research Institute. Sosa is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is the elected editor-in-chief of the World Journal of Surgery, and had previous positions as deputy editor of JAMA Surgery and associate editor of the Journal of Surgical Research. She serves on the editorial boards of seven medical journals, including the Annals of Surgery, Surgery, Annals of Surgical Oncology, Endocrine and International Journal of Endocrine Oncology. She serves on the boards of the Society of Surgical Oncology, International Thyroid Oncology Group, Association for Academic Surgery Foundation and American Thyroid Association, where she is also treasurer. She is the Leon Goldman, MD Distinguished Professor of Surgery at UCSF. Sosa was born in Montréal and raised in upstate New York. Dr. Sosa is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Elliott Vichinsky is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Vichinsky is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jo Chien
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jo Chien?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jo Chien by calling their office at 415-353-7070. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jo Chien a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jo Chien is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast 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. Jo Chien specialize in?
While Dr. Jo Chien is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Jo Chien participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jo Chien has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Jo Chien's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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Dr. Jo Chien accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7070 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Chien isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Chien isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Chien isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Chien isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Chien isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Chien isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Chien isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
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- AgranulocytosisDr. Chien isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Anal CancerDr. Chien isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Chien isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Chien isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Chien isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.