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Carlos Corvera
4.8 out of 5 (137)
Carlos Corvera

Carlos Corvera, MD

Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology

Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+3 more locations
(415) 502-5577
4.8 out of 5 (137)
Virtual visits available
4.8 out of 5 (137)
Virtual visits available
Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+3 more locations
(415) 502-5577

Dr. Carlos Corvera is chief of the Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery Program at UCSF Medical Center and a cancer surgeon at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. His expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of malignant as well as benign diseases of the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder and pancreas. He specializes in complex conventional surgical procedures yet has also developed innovations in laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgical techniques for the liver and pancreas.

In his research, Corvera focuses on the mechanisms that underlie inflammation, thickening and scarring in the biliary tract.

Corvera graduated from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He completed a residency in general surgery at UCSF. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, he completed a clinical fellowship in surgical oncology as well as a fellowship in hepatobiliary surgery.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Surgery, Surgery, 2002

  • Fellowships

    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Hepa-Pancreato-Biliary Adv GI Surgery, 2003

  • Residencies

    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Oncology, 2002

    UCSF, General Surgery, 2001

  • Internship

    UCSF, General Surgery, 1994

  • Degree

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, 1993

  • Languages

    Spanish

    English

"We get a lot out of it. We work really hard and we take care of our patients."

Meet Dr. Corvera
Surgery demands aggressive perfection and innovation. Patients deserve an experienced and compassionate surgeon.

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (4)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    137 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 28, 2025
    Dr. Corvera and staff were excellent. I was seen for something so minimal compared to others in more serious conditions, yet they still treated me with kindness and very professional.
    Jun 26, 2025
    Very caring.
    Jun 13, 2025
    My doctor and staff are the best and I recommend them always
    May 31, 2025
    Dr Corvera is the absolute best
    May 05, 2025
    I appreciated the time spent with the provider and his honesty about my situation. I continue to hope that UCSF will be able to address my cancer at a future time.
    May 01, 2025
    Dr. Corvera is a wonderful doctor and a wonderful person. I count myself as amazingly fortunate in having as skilled a surgeon do my surgery. I can't thank him enough.
    Mar 29, 2025
    Dr. Corvera was pleasant, thoughtful, and knowledgeable.
    Mar 12, 2025
    Very personable. Interested in what I had to say. Described what he had done. It was a great experience. I wasn't nervous going into surgery.
    Nov 08, 2024
    Dr Covera is not only an amazing surgeon but such a caring physician.
    Nov 06, 2024
    I love Dr Corvera. Tops on my list and my list is long!!
    Oct 31, 2024
    Thank you Dr Corvera for always knowing the right things to say, and how to say them.
    Oct 26, 2024
    Fantastic Doctor
    Sep 23, 2024
    This doctor is very patient and answers all of your questions and concerns. I would HIGHLY recommend this doctor! EXCELLENT!
    Sep 23, 2024
    Dr. Corvera and team are the best!
    Sep 18, 2024
    I really appreciate the time that Dr Corvera took to show and explain my CT scan results
    Aug 10, 2024
    Dr Corvera was excellent!
    Jul 11, 2024
    I get full attention to my needs
    Jul 08, 2024
    The dr made referrals for my condition while we were still online and used his staff team to provide correct names for those referrals.
    May 23, 2024
    Dr Corvera was a stand out in wisdom, patience, experience and empathy that we don't see very often.
    May 23, 2024
    I get the impression that the provider had not thoroughly examined my MRI
    May 16, 2024
    I would write Dr. Corvera and his team has 10 pluses if that were available. they are absolutely wonderful
    May 09, 2024
    Amazing
    Apr 27, 2024
    Dr. Corvera was outstanding to deal with. He was excellent in all facets for my care.
    Mar 18, 2024
    Dr. Corvera was simply super.
    Mar 14, 2024
    Dr. Corvera is tops !!
    Mar 13, 2024
    Dr. Covera and his staff are wonderful health care providers! Thank you!
    Mar 06, 2024
    Exselente: He showed me a lot of patience with my questions.
    Mar 05, 2024
    Provider wasn't informed about latests developments. He was referriing to previous analysis and not to the latest one
    Dec 16, 2023
    I liked him very much.
    Dec 14, 2023
    My entire life he was the best doctor.clear explanation and well mannered .
    Nov 07, 2023
    I hope I never have to recommend anyone to Dr.Corvera but if I did, I would most definitely recommend Dr.Corvera. EXCELLENT Doctor.
    Oct 31, 2023
    As the patient I do not possess the subject matter expertise to make decisions regarding my care. I was informed of my situation, standards of care and expert recommendations.
    Sep 25, 2023
    Good experience
    Aug 29, 2023
    Excellent

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    My work

    Beating bile duct cancer after a second opinion

    Following a failed surgery for cholangiocarcinoma, a rare cancer, Michael sought a second opinion at UCSF. Dr. Corvera's team successfully removed his tumor.

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