Overview
Rita Mukhtar is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
Dr. Mukhtar is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 117 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1825 4th St Fl 3, San Francisco, CA 94143
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. Rita Mukhtar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rita Mukhtar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rita Mukhtar 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. Rita Mukhtar a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rita Mukhtar is classified as an Elite 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. Rita Mukhtar specialize in?
While Dr. Rita Mukhtar is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Rita Mukhtar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rita Mukhtar has published 117 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Rita Mukhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rita Mukhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Rita Mukhtar 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
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
- Breast CancerDr. Mukhtar isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Distinguished
- MastectomyDr. Mukhtar isDistinguished. Learn about Mastectomy.
- Advanced
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Mukhtar isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Mukhtar isAdvanced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Mukhtar isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Mukhtar isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- FibroadenomaDr. Mukhtar isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Mukhtar isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Mukhtar isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Mukhtar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.

