Clinical Programs
Breast Surgery
The Breast Clinic is a multidisciplinary program which treats women with benign and malignant breast disease. The most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are combined with humanistic care of our patients.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
1001 Potrero Avenue, Ward 3M
San Francisco, CA 94110
For appointments, please call (415) 206-8673
Colorectal Surgery
The Colorectal Clinic focuses on the treatment of patients with benign and malignant diseases of the anus and rectum. The spectrum of disease includes anorectal fistulas, anal warts, anal fissures, anal ulcers, hemorrhoids and anorectal tumors.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
1001 Potrero Avenue, Ward 3M
San Francisco, CA 94110
For appointments, please call (415) 206-8673
General Surgery
The General Surgery Clinic evaluates and manages patients with diseases which potentially require surgical intervention. Diseases such as abdominal wall hernias, symptomatic gallstones, gastroesophageal reflux, hiatal hernia, tumors of the thyroid and parathyroid glands and intra-abdominal tumors are common conditions which are routinely treated in the General Surgery Clinic with both minimally invasive and open approaches. Our surgeons focus on treating the whole patient and maintain close coordination with the referring physicians and appropriate specialty physicians in the pre-operative evaluation and postoperative management of the patient.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
1001 Potrero Avenue, Ward 3M
San Francisco, CA 94110
For appointments, please call (415) 206-8497
Plastic Surgery
The Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery service treats a wide spectrum of disorders, including: Upper and lower extremity reconstruction, facial fractures, complex wounds and pressure sores, breast reduction and reconstruction, abdominal wall reconstruction, acute burn care and burn reconstruction, and complex hand surgery. Our hand service manages congenital deformities, acquired hand disorders, as well as traumatic hand injuries.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
1001 Potrero Avenue, Ward 3M
San Francisco, CA 94110
For appointments, please call (415) 206-8273
Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery
The Surgical Oncology and Endocrine Surgery team at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for those facing complex oncological and endocrine disorders. In alignment with the hospital and UCSF Department of Surgery’s mission, the team collaborates closely with medical and radiation oncology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and interventional radiology, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach. Regular tumor board meetings bring together specialists to develop individualized treatment plans. This collaborative effort reflects the hospital’s commitment to providing equitable and cutting-edge care for the diverse San Francisco community.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
1001 Potrero Avenue, Ward 3M
San Francisco, CA 94110
For appointments, please call (415) 206-8673
Thoracic Surgery
The Thoracic Surgery Clinic evaluates and treats patients with diseases of the chest wall, pleura, lung, tracheobronchial tree and esophagus.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
1001 Potrero Avenue, Ward 3M
San Francisco, CA 94110
For appointments, please call (415) 206-8673
Trauma Surgery
One out of three people will suffer a traumatic injury during their lifetime. Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital has the only Level 1 Trauma Center available for the over 1.5 million people living and working in San Francisco and northern San Mateo County. The ZSFGH Emergency Department is a 24-hour service licensed by the State of California and fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) as a Comprehensive Service Level I department to provide emergency and trauma care. San Francisco General Hospital provides 24-hour comprehensive emergent, urgent and non-urgent care to 65,000 adult and pediatric patients annually.
Level I Trauma Program
The Level I Trauma Center was established at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital in 1968. The Level I Trauma Center at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital is the ONLY Trauma Center in the City and County of San Francisco. In addition, the Trauma Center is the provider of Trauma care for the Northern portion of San Mateo County and thus has a service area of 1.5 million people. In 2014, the Trauma Center treated over 4,200 trauma patients.
The center is staffed by outstanding faculty from the University of California at San Francisco who conduct research to improve patient outcomes through surgical techniques, care modalities, and injury prevention. Unique programs include the Traumatic Brain Injury Program, the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, and the SF Wraparound Project.
Vascular Surgery
The Vascular Surgery Clinic treats referral patients with diseases of the arterial and venous systems. Diseases of the arterial system include carotid artery stenosis, aortoiliac and femoral popliteal occlusive disease and arterial aneurysms. Diseases of the venous system include varicose veins, deep venous insufficiency, deep venous thrombosis and venous stasis ulcers. Patients with end-stage renal disease who require vascular access for chronic hemodialysis are also evaluated in the vascular clinic. Close coordination between the vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists and the referring physicians is a key component of the vascular clinic program.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
1001 Potrero Avenue, Ward 3M
San Francisco, CA 94110
For appointments, please call (415) 206-8673