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Scott L. Hansen, MD
Hand Surgery • Reconstructive Plastic SurgeryChief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- Telehealth Visits
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Scott L. Hansen, MD
Hand Surgery • Reconstructive Plastic SurgeryChief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Scott L. Hansen is a plastic surgeon who specializes in reconstructive microsurgery – precise procedures that require an operating microscope and miniature instruments to repair an area of the body. He is UCSF's chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is also chief of hand and microvascular surgery at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and UCSF Medical Center.
Hansen is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School, where he studied wound healing and peripheral nerve regeneration. At UCSF, he completed a combined residency in general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as a three-year postdoctoral research fellowship. He also completed a hand and microvascular surgery fellowship at Harbor – UCLA Medical Center.
Hansen is part of the San Francisco Giants and UCSF Health's partnership to provide players and staff with top-tier medical care and promote community well-being. He is the hand and microsurgery editor for Annals of Plastic Surgery and the online journal ePlasty. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & training
Board certification
- Surgery of the Hand, American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Fellowship
- Hand Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles GME
Residency
- Plastic Surgery, UCSF School of Medicine -GME
- General Surgery, UCSF School of Medicine -GME
Internship
- General Surgery, UCSF School of Medicine -GME
Degree
- MD, Eastern Virginia School of Medicine
Academic title
- Clinical Professor
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Locations
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Publications
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- April 27, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Thank you very much for considering the change of my little one, I felt calmer to be able to ask the doubts I had and the doctor was kind and patient to explain to me
- April 22, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Hansen had read my medical record regarding the issue for my visit, he listened to me , he explained to me what needed to be done to correct the problem. I think he Is a terrific doctor I would recommend him to my friends.
- March 24, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Superior doctor. Understanding, clear and direct information provided, compassionate of my personal present life situation.
- March 9, 20265 out of 5 Stars
The care provider and the PA were outstanding!!! They listened, they explained, I had an excellent conversation with both of them. It was a very thorough visit, that is they took the time to make certain I understood.
- December 3, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Both Dr. Hansen and the PA were fantastic
- November 10, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Detailed explanations and answers questions well.
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