UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center in Berkeley
UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Center in Berkeley, part of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, offers East Bay residents a full range of care. As a patient, you can expect world-class treatment rooted in cutting-edge research and tailored to your condition and needs. You'll also find a range of support services and educational resources to help you and your loved ones manage your care and participate actively in the healing process.
Our team's surgical and medical oncologists have experience with most cancers, including those of the breast, digestive tract, head and neck, lung, thyroid and prostate, as well as gynecologic cancers, multiple myeloma and sarcomas.
Services include:
- Personalized care for cancers in any stage, including advanced stages
- Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, lab and imaging services
- Monitoring for recurrence and survivorship care (for patients who have completed treatment)
- Genetic testing and counseling, including personalized recommendations on screening and preventive measures
For patients with breast cancer or breast symptoms, such as pain or a new lump, breast surgeons provide evaluation and diagnosis with the latest minimally invasive techniques, including ultrasound-guided and fine needle aspiration biopsies. We also offer annual screening mammograms and diagnostic mammograms (those ordered to investigate anything that has raised concern). Both new and existing patients may book screening mammograms online.
Our state-of-the-art imaging technology, including the Biograph Vision 450 PET-CT scanner, can detect very small changes in the body. With superior image quality, we can obtain more accurate images, provide more precise diagnoses and offer more personalized care. We can also collect images more quickly, which shortens the exam time and lowers the radiation dose.
Cancer care is one of many specialties available at the Berkeley Outpatient Center, a collaboration between UCSF Health and John Muir Health. Our partnership gives you one-stop access to a wide range of medical services from two leading health systems.
Public transportation options include Ashby BART and various bus lines. If you come by car, you'll find us just off the Eastshore Freeway. Parking in the building is free.
Our locations
Our team
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Shoko Emily Abe
MD, FACS
Breast cancer surgeon -
Lee-may Chen
MD
Gynecologic cancer surgeon -
Katherine Fuh
MD, MS, PhD
Gynecologic oncologist -
Jonathan R. George
MD, MPH
Otolaryngologist head and neck surgeon -
Karen Goodwin
DO, FACS
Breast cancer surgeon -
Jessica E. Gosnell
MD
Endocrine surgeon -
Nisha Hariharan
MD
Hematologist-oncologist -
Akshiv Malhotra
MD
Medical oncologist -
Natalie Marshall
MD
Medical oncologist -
Elizabeth Pan
MD
Hematologist-oncologist -
Kimberly Ray
MD
Breast radiologist -
Hao Nguyen
MD, PhD
Urologic oncologist -
Sima Porten
MD, MPH
Urologic oncologist -
Caitlin Castanzo
CGC, MS
Genetic counselor -
Katie Cherbini
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Ayana Davis
RD, MS
Dietitian -
Miya M. Frick
CGC, MS
Genetic counselor -
Katrina Sesline
LCSW, MSW, MPH
Social worker -
Joelle Tansey
NP, MSN, MPH
Nurse practitioner -
Emily Tatel
FNP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Rens ten Holt
FNP, MSN
Family nurse practitioner -
Katherine Ross
CGC, MS
Genetic counselor -
Caitlin West
LCSW, MSW
Social worker
Clinical trials
Awards & recognition
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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Best in Northern California and No. 7 in the nation for cancer care
Support services
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
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Our research initiatives
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UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Research
UCSF is home to a range of research initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for cancer patients everywhere. This includes research on topics such as immunotherapy, BRCA mutations and molecular diagnostic testing.
