
Overview
Dr. Kenzo Hirose is a surgeon who cares for patients with benign or cancerous conditions affecting the liver, pancreas and bile ducts. He has expertise in using minimally invasive surgical techniques, which are generally safer and cause less post-op pain than traditional surgery. In his research, Hirose is interested in improving patient outcomes after surgery. Hirose earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in general surgery at UCSF and a fellowship in liver, pancreatic and biliary tract surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Hirose is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 133 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
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
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.
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
Adnan Alseidi is a Surgical Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Alseidi is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
Dr. Eric Nakakura is a cancer surgeon who specializes in tumors of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gastrointestinal tract. He also treats soft tissue sarcomas, including tumors of the retroperitoneum (a space in the abdominal cavity), trunk and extremities. At the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, he helps manage complex gastrointestinal tract cancers, soft tissue sarcomas and gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, including carcinoid and islet cell tumors. In his research, Nakakura studies endocrine differentiation in gastrointestinal tumors. Nakakura earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned a doctorate in cellular and molecular medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He completed a residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine and received advanced training in surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England. At Johns Hopkins, he completed a fellowship in surgical oncology with an emphasis on pancreatic, biliary and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Nakakura is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Breast Care Center
Dr. Michael Alvarado is a cancer surgeon who cares for patients with breast cancer and melanoma at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at Mount Zion. In his research, Alvarado conducts trials of radiation therapy for breast cancer. He also studies blood-based and molecular markers with the goal of improving breast cancer screening. Alvarado earned a master's degree in chemistry at the University of Arizona and a medical degree at Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine. After completing a residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, he completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute at the University of South Florida. Dr. Alvarado is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kenzo Hirose
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kenzo Hirose?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kenzo Hirose by calling their office at 415-502-5577. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kenzo Hirose a top-rated expert for Pancreatectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kenzo Hirose is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreatectomy, 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. Kenzo Hirose specialize in?
While Dr. Kenzo Hirose is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatectomy, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Kenzo Hirose participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kenzo Hirose has published 132 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Kenzo Hirose's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kenzo Hirose accept my insurance?
Dr. Kenzo Hirose accepts most major insurance plans, including Alignment Health Plan and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-502-5577 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
- PancreatectomyDr. Hirose isElite. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Distinguished
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Hirose isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Hirose isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Hirose isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Advanced
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Hirose isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Hirose isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Hirose isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Hirose isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Hirose isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Hirose isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Hirose isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Hirose isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AppendectomyDr. Hirose isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Hirose isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Hirose isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.


