
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 clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Dr. Hirose is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 133 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hirose is currently accepting new patients.
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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 practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Alseidi is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
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 38 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Nakakura is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Nakakura is currently accepting new patients.
Breast Care Center
An expert in the treatment of breast cancer, Dr. Cheryl Ewing is a breast surgeon at the UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center in San Francisco and the UCSF Breast Cancer Center in Marin. Ewing helped develop two breast surgeries, the lumpectomy with partial breast reconstruction and the nipple-sparing mastectomy. Ewing earned an undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan and her medical degree at Wayne State University. She then completed a fellowship in surgical oncology at the University of Chicago. Before joining UCSF Medical Center in 2001, Ewing directed the University of Chicago's multidisciplinary breast cancer program and had a private practice at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Ewing has received numerous awards, including a Susan G. Komen local hero award and a professional development travel award for women in medicine. Dr. Ewing is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Ewing is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Ewing is currently accepting new patients.
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
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Hirose isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Hirose isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- Advanced
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Hirose isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- 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.
- 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.
- AppendicitisDr. Hirose isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Hirose isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Hirose isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.

