
Overview
Dr. John Gordan is a gastrointestinal cancer specialist who cares for patients with hepatobiliary cancers, such as cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), hepatocellular carcinoma (the most common liver cancer) and gallbladder cancer. Gordan is actively involved in designing and carrying out clinical trials of potential treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma. His laboratory research focuses on identifying new therapies for patients with these cancers as well as identifying predictive biomarkers to better apply existing therapies. Gordan completed his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in medical oncology at UCSF. He joined the UCSF faculty in 2015. Gordan is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, which supports his research, as does the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Gordan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, and Tissue Biopsy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Gordan 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. John Gordan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Gordan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Gordan by calling their office at 415-353-9888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Gordan a top-rated expert for Fibrolamellar Carcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Gordan is classified as an Elite expert for Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, 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. John Gordan specialize in?
While Dr. John Gordan is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), and Gallbladder Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. John Gordan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Gordan has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibrolamellar Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. John Gordan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Gordan accept my insurance?
Dr. John Gordan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-9888 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
- Elite
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Gordan isElite. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Distinguished
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Gordan isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Advanced
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Gordan isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Gordan isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Liver CancerDr. Gordan isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Gordan isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Gordan isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Gordan isExperienced. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).



