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Kimberly Kirkwood

MD

Pancreatic and gastrointestinal surgeon

About me

Dr. Kimberly Kirkwood specializes in treating pancreatic cancer as well as tumors of the stomach, spleen, gallbladder, bile duct and gastrointestinal tract. She is an expert in applying minimally invasive techniques to treat abdominal tumors and has a particular interest in improving outcomes for patients after pancreas surgery.

Kirkwood's research focuses on understanding how pancreatic cancer develops at a cellular level.

Kirkwood earned her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania. At Massachusetts General Hospital, she completed a residency in general surgery, followed by a fellowship in advanced general surgery with a focus on pancreatic surgery. She also completed a three-year surgical research fellowship in diseases of the liver and biliary tract at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Kirkwood is active in many national societies, including the Pancreas Club, Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, Association for Academic Surgery and Society of University Surgeons.

  • Education

    University of Pennsylvania, 1985

  • Residencies

    Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 1993

  • Fellowships

    University of California, Los Angeles, Surgery

    Massachusetts General Hospital, Surgery, 1989

  • Board Certifications

    Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Conditions I specialize in

Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic

Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building

1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158

(415) 502-5577
M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Pancreas Center

Bakar Precision Cancer Medicine Building

1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158

(415) 353-9888
M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

My reviews

4.9

Overall Experience
143 Reviews
I was most impressed with Dr Kirkwood ! She really knew her stuff and was able to put into terms that I understand paid attention to my questions and provided answers that satisfied. It was a very positive experience and really made a difference for me !
Explained things in a way that was easy to understand
143 Reviews
Did the doctor pay attention to your concerns
143 Reviews
Gave easy to understand instructions about taking care of health problems or concerns
138 Reviews
Knew the important information about your medical history
142 Reviews
The provider showed respect for what you had to say
142 Reviews
The provider spent enough time with me
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