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Collin Blakely, MD, PhD

Medical Oncology (Lung Cancer)
Thoracic Surgery & Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-3882
Portrait of Collin Blakely
Portrait of Collin Blakely
ucsf logo

Collin Blakely, MD, PhD

Medical Oncology (Lung Cancer)
Thoracic Surgery & Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-3882

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About me

Dr. Collin Blakely is a medical oncologist who specializes in lung cancer. In addition to treating patients, he conducts research focused on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying lung cancer resistance to targeted therapies. His goal is to translate laboratory findings into new treatments.

Blakely received his bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Washington. He attended the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Perelman School of Medicine, earning both his medical and doctoral degrees. He completed his fellowship training in medical oncology at UCSF.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Medical Oncology & Hematology, University of California San Francisco - GME

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Degree

  • MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

My expertise

Locations

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    139 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 5, 2026

      I did recommend my provider to a friend!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 3, 2026

      I have recommended Dr. Blakely to all the West Coast ALK cancer patients because he works so well with me as a patient. He is everything o hope for as a cancer patient who needs information and to the knowledge that the best of current research is being applied to my case.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 1, 2026

      I see Dr. Blakely. He is wonderful, listens to my concerns, delivers medical treatment recommendations in bite size easy to understand language. He makes difficult topics easy to talk about with both his knowledge & compassion

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 25, 2026

      Dr. Blakely has all the attributes of a good doctor. He listens well, explains things clearly and understands the patient's concerns. This is an addition to being an expert in the kind of cancer I have.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 11, 2026

      Doctor Blakely is an amazing physician

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 4, 2026

      Everyone was very kind. I appreciated their help.

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