Gastroenterology

Gastrointestinal Surgery at Parnassus

(415) 353-2161

UCSF Gastrointestinal Surgery at Parnassus cares for patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes cancers and benign conditions of the esophagus, liver, spleen, bile ducts, pancreas, stomach and gallbladder. UCSF performs large numbers of GI surgeries with excellent outcomes for patients. Most surgeries are performed using minimally invasive techniques that UCSF helped pioneer.

Individualized treatment is a hallmark of the program. Patients receive state-of-the-art care from a team of experts that includes a gastrointestinal surgeon collaborating with other specialists, such as gastroenterologists and thoracic surgeons.

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    • U S News and World Report badge recognizing UCSF as part of its 2024-2025 Honor Roll

      Among the top hospitals in the nation

    • One of the nation's best for gastroenterology & GI surgery

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    Prophylactic Reinforcement of Ventral Abdominal Incisions Trial

    The primary endpoint of the trial is the occurrence of incisional hernia in each treatment group (Phasix™ Mesh or Control Group)

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    Related clinics

    Gastroenterology at Mount Zion

    1701 Divisadero St., Suite 120
    San Francisco, CA 94115

    (415) 502-4444
    M-F, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

    Gastroenterology at Bayfront

    Bayfront Medical Building

    520 Illinois St.
    San Francisco, CA 94158

    (415) 353-9986
    M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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