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Alexander R. Gottschalk
4.9 out of 5 (160)
Alexander R. Gottschalk

Alexander R. Gottschalk, MD, PhD

Radiation Oncology

Director, CyberKnife Radiosurgery

Genitourinary Medical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+2 more locations
(415) 353-7175
4.9 out of 5 (160)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (160)
Virtual visits available
Genitourinary Medical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+2 more locations
(415) 353-7175

Dr. Alexander Gottschalk, an expert in radiation treatment, specializes in caring for patients with lung cancer, prostate cancer and sarcoma. He directs UCSF's program in CyberKnife surgery, in which a flexible robotic arm is used to precisely deliver high doses of radiation. He uses CyberKnife and other forms of stereotactic body radiation therapy to treat cancers of the lung or prostate, as well as cancer that has spread to the bones or lymph nodes.

Gottschalk earned both his medical degree and doctorate in pathology at the University of Chicago. He completed a residency in radiation oncology at UCSF.

Gottschalk has received numerous awards and research grants, including a research service award and a medical scientist fellowship from the National Institutes of Health, a clinical research grant from the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, a scholar award from the Radiological Society of North America and a junior faculty award from the American Society for Radiation Oncology.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, 2001

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Radiation Oncology, 2001

  • Internship

    Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1997

  • Education

    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine, 1996

  • Languages

    English

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Where I see patients (3)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    160 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 29, 2025
    Satisfactory meeting.
    Feb 07, 2025
    Dr Gottschalk is very interested in what I have to say. He is engaged and treats me with respect.
    Jan 03, 2025
    The care I have gotten from UCSF and the team of people, including Dr. Gottschalk has been absolutely "THE BEST" and I could not be happier.
    Dec 19, 2024
    Excellent care!
    Nov 09, 2024
    I'm really impressed with Dr Gottschalk. Communications have been very comfortable and understandable.
    Sep 28, 2024
    I felt that the treatment, follow up , and communication with staff and Dr. Gottschalk was and is outstanding.
    Sep 20, 2024
    He recommended two Drs for breast cancer and told me a little about the kind I have.
    Aug 02, 2024
    Dr. Gottschalk is terrific
    Aug 02, 2024
    Very good
    Jun 30, 2024
    Dr. Gottschalk is an excellent doctor. He always goes over recent scans and shows me the films, explaining everything. He's a great communicator and is very kind.
    Jun 09, 2024
    Very good
    Apr 29, 2024
    Very good
    Mar 22, 2024
    Excellent experience
    Mar 08, 2024
    All went well.
    Mar 07, 2024
    Also, acknowledged wife n two sons participating in the call. Readily answered from any of the four of us.
    Dec 23, 2023
    Dr. Gottschalk is and has been outstanding before, during and now . I feel to be under excellent care
    Oct 16, 2023
    Dr. Gottschalk was informative and understanding. He patiently listened carefully to my concerns and questions. He described the pros and cons of various options but did not push any particular one. I was pleased that he was so generous with his time.
    Oct 06, 2023
    Dr. Gottschalk has been my oncologist for many years. We have a good relationship and I am comfortable in discussing with him anything related to my health care.
    Sep 28, 2023
    Clearly high level of medical knowledge and insight, which confirmed my hope and expectation In coming to UCSF, and specifically Dr Gottschalk.
    Sep 28, 2023
    Simply put, I believe I'm in the best of hands with a genuine regard for me and treating my condition.
    Sep 02, 2023
    Very good experience
    Jun 29, 2023
    This doctor is doubtless an excellent provider of radiation treatment. However, he evidently considered my case after studying my chart and decided on a plan before seeing me -- he then used his time with me to sell his treatment plan. He would not entertain a discussion regarding modifications to it. When I raised concerns about side effects he summarily dismissed them and was quite vague about liklihoods of each side effect, rather than giving statistics and percentages from the scientific studies about side effects. Hubris confirm.
    May 26, 2023
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