Matthew A. Gubens

MD MS

Thoracic medical oncologist

Dr. Matthew Gubens is a thoracic oncologist, or lung cancer specialist. He specializes particularly in treating non–small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, thymoma and thymic carcinoma, and mesothelioma. He sees patients in the UCSF Thoracic Surgery and Oncology Clinic at the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.

In his research, Gubens studies lung cancer and new treatment strategies.

Gubens earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF Medical Center and a fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford. He also has a master of science degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Gubens is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group and American College of Physicians.

  • Education

    Harvard School of Public Health, Master of Science, 2000

    Stanford School of Medicine, 2005

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2008

  • Fellowships

    Stanford University, Medical Oncology, 2011

  • Board Certifications

    Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

Conditions I specialize in

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    222 Ratings
    About our process
    Jun 17, 2023
    I am always amazed at how wonderfully attentive thorough helpful and caring Dr Gubens is. He always gives me all the time I need to answer my questions and feel well cared for. I recommend him very highly.
    Jun 15, 2023
    Dr Gubens is masterful in setting out findings and their importance to treatment. He listens to my concerns and works with me to reach the best outcomes.
    Mar 22, 2023
    Patient in listening and unhurried in answering questions.
    Mar 04, 2023
    Dr. Gubens is an exceptional physician- knowledgeable empathetic and very personal. I trust his judgment 100%.
    Feb 18, 2023
    Dr gubens is the best!!!!
    Feb 12, 2023
    Excellent
    Feb 08, 2023
    Dr Gubens has a wonderful ability to explain the complex and does so on all issues I raise.
    Feb 06, 2023
    Excellent manners and attention to detail. Genuinely concerned with the patient's overall mental/emotional and physical health!
    Jan 14, 2023
    My doctor listens and clearly responds.Always Intelligent and right
    Jan 13, 2023
    Very impressed that Dr. Gubens was so prepared and had ahead of time looked at all my scans health history and was prepared to discuss my concerns. This was one of the best doctors visit I have had. He has a wonderful friendly kind bed side manner. He listens and provided me with many options to my health concern. He is an amazing doctor and would highly recommend him to all my family and friends. So grateful that I was able to meet with him.
    Jan 11, 2023
    Service and professionalism were consistently excellent across the board.
    Nov 28, 2022
    He treats me as a family.
    Nov 11, 2022
    Dr gubens is amazing!!!!!
    Nov 11, 2022
    Matt was amazing
    Oct 01, 2022
    Dr. Gubens is an excellent physician and he was very attentive to our questions and my mom's condition. He did a lot of preparation before hand and patiently explained to us the situation my mom is in and the potential options for her. He answered our questions in detail and seemed very experienced. He respected our opinions and gave room to us to consider the benefits and risks of different options. He was energetic and passionate about helping his patients. We are very fortunate to have him give us actionable advice and we appreciate his great efforts! Look forward to seeing Dr. Gubens again!
    Sep 23, 2022
    Although I'm on a 3 month surveillance which is challenging I'm very grateful for the regular follow up appointments with Dr Gubens and our growing and deepening relationship as I traverse CancerLand. This Is a very Important part of my care which Is having a reliable ongoing connection with my doctor who I know well and who knows me well.
    Sep 21, 2022
    More than Pleased!
    Sep 17, 2022
    I have confidence in Dr. Gubens
    Sep 17, 2022
    I really can't think of anything that would make the experience better
    Sep 06, 2022
    He is very very good understanding empathetic
    Aug 27, 2022
    Dr. Gubens is a caring compassionate and personable physician with great expertise in his specialty. He provides me with much needed peace and comfort.
    Aug 27, 2022
    The best.
    Aug 26, 2022
    Dr. Gubens gave me a stage 4 diagnosis 4 years ago and I'm still here! Not only is he a wonderful physician but also a kind caring person.
    Aug 08, 2022
    Dr. Gubens reviewed my lung cancer case (diagnosis and treatment plan) as a second opinion and every aspect of his review and our meeting was excellent. Dr. Gubens was extremely well prepared and had carefully reviewed all my charts and test results. Dr. Gubens explained clearly my cancer its diagnosis and treatment plan and confirmed that it was correct. He patiently answered all my questions and concerns and provided his written notes/outline at the end of our meeting. I recommend Dr. Gubens enthusiastically. Thank you.
    Jul 27, 2022
    The provider was clear compassionate and explained everything so that we could understand. And answered any questions we had.
    Apr 15, 2022
    Excellent doctor
    Apr 09, 2022
    Dr. Gubens is extraordinarily good both in knowledge and bedside manner. I could not ask for anyone better.
    Mar 10, 2022
    Spends as much time with me a necessary. Very concerned about me. Extremely patient and knowledgeable.
    Oct 20, 2021
    Dr Gubens and his staff are always very helpful.
    Sep 28, 2021
    Again the physician is wonderful but the office and support staff seem missing. That is the only reason I would hesitate to recommend this office.

    Selected research

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    Sotorasib Activity in Subjects With Advanced Solid Tumors With KRAS p.G12C Mutation (CodeBreak ...

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    A Study of Lazertinib as Monotherapy or in Combination With Amivantamab in Participants With Ad...

    DLTs are defined as certain non-hematologic and hematologic toxicities of Grade 3 or higher.

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