Pancreas Care
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Our comprehensive approach to pancreas care
UCSF Health is home to some of the nation's top pancreas specialists. Since 2012, our dedicated program has cared for people with benign (noncancerous) pancreatic conditions, such as pancreatitis, as well as pancreatic cancer. We treat common and complex conditions using a personalized approach.
Experts from many specialties collaborate to provide comprehensive care that puts your needs first. Our team includes:
Gastroenterologists
Medical and radiation oncologists
Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeons
Neurologists
Nurses
Psychologists
Anesthesiologists
At UCSF Health, you have access to leading-edge therapies for pancreatic diseases, as well as a wide range of clinical trials. Clinical trials can be used to test a new treatment or procedure. They can also be used to identify the underlying causes of pancreatic conditions, so that doctors can recognize and treat them as early as possible.
By joining a clinical trial, you may be able to access promising new treatments before they become available to the general public. Learn more about clinical trials and how they work.
A doctor's referral is required to make an appointment with our program.
Our comprehensive approach to pancreas care
UCSF Health is home to some of the nation's top pancreas specialists. Since 2012, our dedicated program has cared for people with benign (noncancerous) pancreatic conditions, such as pancreatitis, as well as pancreatic cancer. We treat common and complex conditions using a personalized approach.
Experts from many specialties collaborate to provide comprehensive care that puts your needs first. Our team includes:
Gastroenterologists
Medical and radiation oncologists
Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeons
Neurologists
Nurses
Psychologists
Anesthesiologists
At UCSF Health, you have access to leading-edge therapies for pancreatic diseases, as well as a wide range of clinical trials. Clinical trials can be used to test a new treatment or procedure. They can also be used to identify the underlying causes of pancreatic conditions, so that doctors can recognize and treat them as early as possible.
By joining a clinical trial, you may be able to access promising new treatments before they become available to the general public. Learn more about clinical trials and how they work.
A doctor's referral is required to make an appointment with our program.
Providers
Excellence in patient care
2012
Founded in 2012
Best in California and No. 7 in the nation for cancer care
Best in Northern California for gastroenterology & GI surgery
Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
Treatments
- Clinical Trials
Accreditations & memberships
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute has designated UCSF Health a comprehensive cancer center, its highest ranking. This designation is awarded to centers that demonstrate scientific excellence and the ability to conduct cancer research across many disciplines.
Commission on Cancer
UCSF Health's cancer programs have been accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (CoC) since 1933. The CoC is a consortium of groups dedicated to improving cancer patients' survival and quality of life via research, education and better medical care.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
UCSF is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the world's top cancer centers. The network brings together leaders in treatment and research to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care.
Support services
Case Management and Social Work
Connect with a team that can help you find resources, solve problems and advocate for you during treatment at UCSF.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class
This eight-week class teaches mindfulness practices that can reduce stress and improve your overall health, such as meditation and body awareness.
Patient Relations
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Spiritual Care at UCSF
Chaplains representing many faiths are available around the clock to provide support, comfort and counsel to patients, families and caregivers.