The 20 Best Prostatectomy Doctors near San Francisco, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 79 doctor with experience in Prostatectomy near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 64 are Experienced, 11 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Prostatectomy
    Elite in Prostatectomy

    Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic

    1825 4th St Fl 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Cooperberg is a Urologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cooperberg is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Urinary Incontinence, Prostatectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Brian P. Grady
    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Experienced in Prostatectomy

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Grady is a Urologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Grady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Grady is currently accepting new patients.

    Spencer Behr
    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Radiology | Nuclear Medicine

    Radiology At China Basin

    185 Berry St., Lobby 6, Suite 180 And 190, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Spencer Behr is a radiologist with expertise in molecular imaging, radiation therapy and abdominal imaging. He has a special interest in radiomics, extracting data from medical images that can be used to better predict and assess a patient's response to cancer treatment. Behr pursues translational research – applying laboratory findings to the development of medical therapies – on the use of molecular and hybrid imaging to better treat prostate cancer. He is particularly interested in new radiology techniques that combine PET scanning with CT or MRI. He has pursued research projects that involve collaboration among multiple departments, aiming to foster discussions among specialists of various disciplines and to optimize the impact of these studies on patient care. Behr earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, serving as chief resident. At UCSF, he completed fellowships in abdominal imaging and nuclear medicine. Behr enjoys mentoring medical students, residents and fellows, and has received national recognition for his excellence in teaching and mentoring. He serves as fellowship director for radiology and biomedical imaging, co-director of the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center's Cancer Imaging Research Shared Resource and vice chair of UCSF's Committee on Rules & Jurisdiction. Dr. Behr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Ureterocele, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Prostatectomy.

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    Distinguished in Prostatectomy
    Distinguished in Prostatectomy

    University Of California San Francisco Children's Hospital

    550 16th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Annika Herlemann is a Urologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Herlemann is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

    Ernest R. Rector
    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Experienced in Prostatectomy

    Ernest R. Rector, MD Private Practice

    1 Shrader St, Ste 560, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Rector is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy.

    Distinguished in Prostatectomy
    Distinguished in Prostatectomy

    Urologic Surgical Oncology Clinic

    1825 4th St Fl 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hao Nguyen is a Urologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nguyen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Prostatectomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Ira D. Sharlip
    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Experienced in Prostatectomy

    Male Sexual & Reproductive Health Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Suite 610, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ira Sharlip is a Urologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Sharlip is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Premature Ejaculation, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Prostatectomy, and Vasectomy. Dr. Sharlip is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Prostatectomy
    Radiology
    Advanced in Prostatectomy
    Radiology

    Office

    505 Parnassus Ave # M391, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Hope is a Radiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hope is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Mesenchymoma, Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Prostatectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

    Distinguished in Prostatectomy
    Distinguished in Prostatectomy

    Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center - Urology

    450 6th Avenue, 4th Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Presti is a Urologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Presti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Presti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Experienced in Prostatectomy

    CPMC Imaging Van Ness Campus 1101 Van Ness Avenue

    1101 Van Ness Ave Fl 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtney Lawhn is a Radiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lawhn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Cardiology

    Permanente Medical Group Inc.

    2238 Geary Blvd, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gordon Leung is a Cardiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Leung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Block, Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Costello Syndrome, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Experienced in Prostatectomy

    Office

    45 Castro St Ste 165, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raul Hernandez is a Urologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hernandez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), UPJ Obstruction, Orchitis, Prostatectomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Benjamin N. Breyer
    Advanced in Prostatectomy
    Advanced in Prostatectomy

    Bayfront Medical Building

    520 Illinois St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Benjamin Breyer is a urologic surgeon who specializes in complex urethral and penile reconstruction, male incontinence, male fistulas and surgery for erectile dysfunction. Breyer's research has been federally supported and focuses on the epidemiology (the study of which populations are affected by diseases, factors affecting outcomes and related matters) of sexual dysfunction and lower urinary tract disorders. He also studies urologic trauma and surgical repair of the urinary tract. He has authored or co-authored more than 350 articles and book chapters. Breyer earned his medical degree from the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago. At UCSF, he completed a residency in urology, followed by a fellowship in male genitourinary reconstruction and trauma. He also earned his master of advanced study degree in clinical research at UCSF. Dr. Breyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Urethral Stricture, Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Experienced in Prostatectomy

    Interventional Radiology Clinic

    505 Parnassus Ave Rm M-361, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Kohlbrenner is a Radiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Kohlbrenner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Ureterocele, Prostatic Artery Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Experienced in Prostatectomy

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roxanna Juarez is a Radiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Juarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and Prostatectomy.

    Advanced in Prostatectomy
    Hematology | Oncology
    Advanced in Prostatectomy
    Hematology | Oncology

    Office

    1600 Divisadero St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Phillip Febbo is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Febbo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

    Carissa Chu
    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Experienced in Prostatectomy

    University Of California San Francisco

    2330 Post St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Cantonese, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Carissa Chu is a surgeon specializing in urologic cancers with experience in open and minimally invasive techniques. Chu's research focuses on bladder and prostate cancer, including mechanisms of drug resistance and biological variation across different stages of disease. She runs a translational research lab that studies tumor tissues with the aim of improving treatments and identifying biomarkers to personalize care. Chu earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed a residency in urologic surgery. She completed a fellowship in urologic oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Chu has earned multiple awards for her excellence in leadership, research and clinical care. These include the Peter T. Scardino Award for Leadership, a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology and a Ferdinand C. Valentine Fellowship for Research in the Field of Urology from the New York Academy of Medicine. She is also the recipient of training grants from the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Cystectomy, and Lithotripsy.

    Advanced in Prostatectomy
    Advanced in Prostatectomy

    Office

    550 16th St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Lonergan is a Urologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lonergan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Penile Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Prostatectomy, and Nephrectomy.

    Advanced in Prostatectomy
    Hematology
    Advanced in Prostatectomy
    Hematology

    Genitourinary Medical Oncology Clinic

    1825 4th St # 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Small is a Hematologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Small is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Orchiectomy, and Prostatectomy.

    Maxwell Meng
    Experienced in Prostatectomy
    Experienced in Prostatectomy

    Prostate Cancer Center

    1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Maxwell Meng is a surgeon specializing in urologic cancers and laparoscopy. His interests in patient care include diagnosing and managing cancers of the genital and urinary organs, as well as minimally invasive treatments of both benign and malignant diseases. He is experienced in robotic surgery. Meng is active in research to develop new treatment technologies. Meng earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed general surgery and urology training at UCSF, where he also completed fellowships in urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Meng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Prostatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Prostatectomy?

    Simple prostate removal is a procedure to remove the inside part of the prostate gland to treat an enlarged prostate. It is done through a surgical cut in your lower belly.

    When should I see a Prostatectomy doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Prostatectomy doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Prostatectomy doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Prostatectomy doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Prostatectomy doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Prostatectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Prostatectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Prostatectomy doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Prostatectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Prostatectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Prostatectomy doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Prostatectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Prostatectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Prostatectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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