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Matthew Gubens, MD

Thoracic Medical Oncology
Thoracic Surgery & Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-3882
Portrait of Matthew Gubens
Portrait of Matthew Gubens
ucsf logo

Matthew Gubens, MD

Thoracic Medical Oncology
Thoracic Surgery & Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-3882

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About me

Dr. Matthew Gubens is a thoracic oncologist who cares for patients with lung cancer. He specializes particularly in treating non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, thymoma and thymic carcinoma, and mesothelioma.

In his research, Gubens studies new treatment strategies for lung cancer and other malignancies of the chest area.

Gubens earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF and a fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford. He also earned a master's degree in health policy and management at 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 and International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Med/Medical Oncology

Fellowship

  • Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, University of CA at San Francisco School of Med

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, University of CA at San Francisco School of Med

Degree

  • MD, Stanford University School of Medicine

My expertise

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    Reviews

    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
    306 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 26, 2026

      Dr. Gubens is Excellent

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 24, 2026

      Dr Gubens is wonderful! He is knowledgeable, compassionate and always listens to everything you have to say even though I know how busy he is. UCSF and myself are so lucky to have him!!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 12, 2026

      Excellent listener (laughs at my jokes) and very encouraging. Great communicator.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 11, 2026

      Dr Gubens was excellent. He is knowledgeable, courteous and professional. He was patient and excellent at explaining issues and scans.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 25, 2026

      Dr Gubens is not a 5 or a 10. He is 1000. So fortunate to have him as my doctor

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 21, 2026

      Dr. Gubens is EXCELLENT!!!

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