Donald I. Abrams, MD

Integrative Medicine | Integrative Oncology

Osher Center for Integrative Health
1545 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 353-7720

4.7 out of 5 (59)

Virtual visits available

4.7 out of 5 (59)

Virtual visits available

Osher Center for Integrative Health
1545 Divisadero St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 353-7720

About me

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Dr. Donald I. Abrams is a specialist in integrative medicine and cancer treatment at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health. He provides consultations for cancer patients on incorporating appropriate complementary therapies into their treatment plans.

Previously at the forefront in HIV/AIDS research and treatment, Abrams has also studied complementary and alternative therapies, including mind-body treatments, botanical therapies, medical use of cannabis and herbal therapies used in traditional Chinese medicine. He continues to research the health effects of medical cannabis.

In addition to his role at the Osher Center, Abrams continues to practice general oncology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, where he was chief of hematology-oncology from 2003 to 2017. He completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona in 2004 and subsequently stepped down from HIV practice to devote more time to integrative oncology.

Dr. Andrew Weil and Abrams were co-editors of the textbook Integrative Oncology, published by Oxford University Press. In 2010, Abrams served as president of the Society for Integrative Oncology.

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Fellowships

University of Arizona Health Sciences Center
Degree

MD, Stanford University School of Medicine

Cancer is like a weed. My goal is to work with the garden to make the soil as inhospitable as possible to the weed’s growth and spread.

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My reviews

4.7

Overall Experience

59 Ratings

About our process

Aug 06, 2025

Dr Abrams is a very professional and compassionate doctor. I have known him for 10 years and is considerate, kind and wonderful human being!

Jul 18, 2025

Our appointment was both informative and helpful

Jul 08, 2025

Great person.

Jul 08, 2025

Dr. Abrams is fantastic. He has been an integral part of our care team.

May 08, 2025

Dr. Abrams is a superb doctor!

Mar 27, 2025

I wasn't aware that this appointment was only 30 minutes, unlike the first one which was an hour. At the beginning of the visit, I mentioned that I had a list of questions I hoped to ask. However, after the doctor said he would ask me questions first, there was only about 3 minutes left for me to go through my list, which I wasn't expecting.

Mar 25, 2025

I very much appreciate Dr. Abrams advice!

Feb 12, 2025

I felt like the doctor was too "commercial" for me. I was hoping for a more hands on approach as far as my holistic approach and we didn't discuss in any detail one new development I have since being scanned.

Dec 11, 2024

Unfortunately, initially, I was not fully aware that my questions would/could be address; The Doctor guided us Into an Informative conversation on CA and appropriate diets for CA patients.

Nov 27, 2024

Dr. Abrams has been extremely attentive in reviewing my medical record and discussing options and future progress on treating my disease.

Oct 31, 2024

Exceptional. Follow-up including information that captured everything that was said during the conversation and responded promptly to a couple of follow-up questions. Just excellent!

Oct 22, 2024

They are very caring, prompt , and professional

Aug 06, 2024

Dr Abrams is very compassionate and wonderful

Jun 13, 2024

Donald Abrams was fantastic in all regards. I would recommend him absolutely

Jun 07, 2024

Dr. Abrams has a remarkable breadth of knowledge, drawing on his clinical experience, background in nutrition and how many environmental factors affect our health and ability to maintain it. He remembers details regarding my health history such that I always have felt he knows what is best for me, that he cares about my wellbeing, and is able to wisely advise me. I'm very grateful for his excellent care!

Nov 09, 2023

While the information presented was clear, I already knew it, which I made clear orally and in writing prior to the visit and more time was spent on me listening than me being heard or able to speak.