Dr. Wesley Kidder
Overview
Dr. Wesley Kidder is a gastrointestinal oncologist with a special interest in colon and rectal cancers as well as neuroendocrine tumors (cancer cells arising from the endocrine and nervous systems). Kidder studies the role that the gut microbiome – the microorganisms that live in the digestive tract – plays in the development and treatment of colon and rectal cancers. His research includes examining the changes in the microbiome that occur following treatment with oral chemotherapy. After earning a master of public health degree from the University of Southern California, Kidder earned his medical degree at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Diego, where he served as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at UCSF, where he also served as the chief fellow for his final two years. Kidder belongs to the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology.
Dr. Kidder is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. 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., 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.
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Endocrine Surgery And Oncology Clinic
Dr. Julie Ann Sosa is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in thyroid cancer. She also has expertise in treating adults and children for a variety of benign and malignant endocrine conditions of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. She chairs the UCSF Department of Surgery. Sosa's research focuses on developing treatments for advanced thyroid cancer and understanding environmental factors that can raise a person's risk for the disease. She also has published extensively on predictors of optimal patient outcomes following a variety of cancer-based procedures. Sosa earned her medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she also completed the Halsted residency in general surgery and served as chief resident. She completed a fellowship in clinical research with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at Johns Hopkins, where she was also assistant chief of service and an instructor. She has a master's degree in human sciences from the University of Oxford. Prior to joining UCSF, she was chief of endocrine surgery at Duke University, and held leadership positions at the Duke Cancer Institute and Duke Clinical Research Institute. Sosa is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is the elected editor-in-chief of the World Journal of Surgery, and had previous positions as deputy editor of JAMA Surgery and associate editor of the Journal of Surgical Research. She serves on the editorial boards of seven medical journals, including the Annals of Surgery, Surgery, Annals of Surgical Oncology, Endocrine and International Journal of Endocrine Oncology. She serves on the boards of the Society of Surgical Oncology, International Thyroid Oncology Group, Association for Academic Surgery Foundation and American Thyroid Association, where she is also treasurer. She is the Leon Goldman, MD Distinguished Professor of Surgery at UCSF. Sosa was born in Montréal and raised in upstate New York. Dr. Sosa is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Elliott Vichinsky is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Vichinsky is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, Hemolytic Anemia, Splenectomy, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wesley Kidder
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wesley Kidder?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wesley Kidder 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. Wesley Kidder a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wesley Kidder is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal 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. Wesley Kidder specialize in?
While Dr. Wesley Kidder is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Wesley Kidder participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wesley Kidder has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Wesley Kidder's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wesley Kidder accept my insurance?
Dr. Wesley Kidder accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Kidder isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Kidder isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Kidder isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Appendix CancerDr. Kidder isAdvanced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Kidder isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Kidder isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Kidder isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Experienced
- Blood ClotsDr. Kidder isExperienced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Kidder isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Kidder isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Hemophilia ADr. Kidder isExperienced. Learn about Hemophilia A.
- MesenchymomaDr. Kidder isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.