
Overview
Dr. Trever Bivona is a medical oncologist who cares for patients with lung cancer. He is also a physician scientist, studying lung cancer with the goal of translating findings into new therapies. Bivona directs a research laboratory focused on understanding cancer growth at the molecular level. His patients motivate him to develop treatments that will lengthen and improve the quality of their lives. Bivona earned his doctorate in cell and molecular biology from New York University School of Medicine, where he also earned his medical degree. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a fellowship in medical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. A native of the Northeast, Bivona never imagined living in San Francisco until he met his wife, a UCSF attorney. The two now live happily in the city, where many of their closest friends are UCSF faculty members and their families.
Dr. Bivona is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 145 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1600 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Bivona 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. Trever Bivona
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Trever Bivona?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Trever Bivona by calling their office at 415-885-3882. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Trever Bivona a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Trever Bivona is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung 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. Trever Bivona specialize in?
While Dr. Trever Bivona is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Lung Adenocarcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Trever Bivona participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Trever Bivona has published 145 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Trever Bivona's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Trever Bivona accept my insurance?
Dr. Trever Bivona accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-3882 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
- Distinguished
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Bivona isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Bivona isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Bivona isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Bivona isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Advanced
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Bivona isAdvanced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Bivona isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Bivona isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Bivona isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Bivona isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- MelanomaDr. Bivona isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Bivona isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.


