Overview
Dr. Margaret Tempero is a gastrointestinal oncologist and the director of the UCSF Pancreas Center and leader of the Pancreas Cancer Program at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. In research, Tempero was a pioneer in applying radioactively tagged antibodies for cancer therapy. She has led national research projects on gastrointestinal cancers, including pancreatic cancer. Tempero has held editorial positions on such prestigious journals as Cancer Research, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Clinical Cancer Research and American Journal of Medicine. She is the Rombauer Family Distinguished Professor in Pancreas Cancer Clinical and Translational Science. Prior to joining UCSF, she was deputy director of the University of Nebraska's cancer center.
Dr. Tempero is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatoblastoma, and Pancreatectomy.
Dr. Tempero is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, Hematology, American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 183 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Tempero is currently accepting new patients.
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1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tempero 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. Margaret A. Tempero
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Margaret A. Tempero?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Margaret A. Tempero 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. Margaret A. Tempero a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Margaret A. Tempero is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreatic 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. Margaret A. Tempero specialize in?
While Dr. Margaret A. Tempero is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Margaret A. Tempero participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Margaret A. Tempero has published 183 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Margaret A. Tempero's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Margaret A. Tempero accept my insurance?
Dr. Margaret A. Tempero accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Sutter Health. 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.
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- Elite
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Tempero isElite. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Tempero isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaDr. Tempero isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
- Advanced
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Tempero isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Experienced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Tempero isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Tempero isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Colorectal CancerDr. Tempero isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Tempero isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Tempero isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Tempero isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Tempero isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Tempero isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Tempero isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- PancreatectomyDr. Tempero isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Stomach CancerDr. Tempero isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Tempero isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).