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Steven W. Hetts

MD

Co-Director, HHT Center of Excellence
Neurointerventional radiologist

Dr. Steven Hetts specializes in neurointerventional radiology, the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving blood vessels of the brain and spine. He cares for patients with conditions including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, atherosclerosis and tumors. He is also chief of neuroradiology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.

In his research, Hetts studies pediatric brain aneurysms and vascular malformations, spinal vascular malformations and interventional MRI.

Hetts earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology as well as a fellowship in diagnostic and neurointerventional radiology at UCSF.

  • Education

    Harvard School of Medicine, 2000

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, Diagnostic Radiology, 2005

  • Board Certifications

    Diagnostic Radiology, American Board of Radiology

    Neuroradiology, American Board of Radiology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Spanish

Where I see patients (3)

    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    45 Ratings
    About our process
    Nov 11, 2022
    Could not ask for better was even patient as I was late
    Oct 10, 2022
    Dr. Hetts is the consummate professional. His expertise manner care and kindness were exceptional during my visit. He explained my condition and options and recommended next steps In a thorough manner which I could understand. It never felt hurried and I left fully confident I have a doctor who Is the best of the best and is fully invested in my condition and treatment.
    May 07, 2022
    Dr. Hetts is an extremely kind caring and professional practicioner. What a great world this would be if all health care providers were like him. It is always a pleasure to interact with him.
    Feb 06, 2022
    I can't say enough good things about Dr. Hetts. He's just awesome. He's brilliant and generally an awesome doctor.
    Dec 19, 2021
    I immediately felt comfortable and relaxed with this care provider.
    Nov 20, 2021
    For being one of the most accomplished doctors in his field Dr Hetts is very down to earth and overall nice guy. I'm lucky to have him as my doctor.
    Jun 10, 2021
    Dr Hetts was outstanding! He was very thoughtful he was very very kind and he was knowledgeable of my condition. I really like him.
    Jun 08, 2021
    excellent id go back any day love the whole team that worked in my case ty guys
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