Caring for patients is a great privilege and an immense responsibility. I take both seriously and work hard to provide optimal care to each patient.



Jesse Alexander, MD, PhD
Radiation Oncology
1600 Divisadero St., Basement Level,
San Francisco, CA 94115
1600 Divisadero St., Basement Level,
San Francisco, CA 94115
About me
Dr. Jesse Alexander is a radiation oncologist, a specialist in treating cancer with radiation therapy. His focus is on easing symptoms, such as pain, bleeding and shortness of breath.
Alexander's research aims to improve quality of life and reduce side effects for cancer patients. Specifically, he has an interest in applying data science techniques to analyze cancer data, seeking to better understand how treatment and patient characteristics are associated with quality of life and side effects.
Alexander earned a doctorate in biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before completing his medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in radiation oncology at UCSF.
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Board Certifications
American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, 2016
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Residencies
UCSF, Radiation Oncology, 2014
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Internship
UCSF St. Mary's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2010
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Degree
Duke University School of Medicine, 2009
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Languages
English
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