Wei Z. Ai

MD PhD

Oncologist
Lymphoma specialist and amateur yoga enthusiast

Dr. Wei Ai is a blood cancer specialist who cares for adults with conditions such as Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, including cutaneous lymphomas, which primarily involve the skin. She also sees patients needing blood and bone marrow transplantation.

In her research, Ai focuses on novel approaches to lymphoma treatment, especially targeted agents for T-cell lymphomas. Her studies often lead to clinical trials of new therapies that target cancer at the molecular level.

Ai earned a doctoral degree in microbiology and immunology as well as her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF, followed by fellowship training in medical oncology at Stanford.

  • Education

    Stanford University School of Medicine, 2000

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, 2002

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Bone Marrow Transplant, 2003

    Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Medical Oncology, 2005

  • Board Certifications

    Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

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Treatments I provide

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    265 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 18, 2024
    Dr. Ai was very attentive and informative
    Dec 15, 2024
    Thank You Very Much "GOD BLESSED EVERYONE ABUNDANTLY" UCSF And All Staff's
    Nov 22, 2024
    Dr. Ai is the best of the best. She has been my doctor since 2017 for my " rare" form of cancer.
    Nov 17, 2024
    Dr. Ai is excellent. She listens, explains her decisions, options etc. She's concerned about the effects of treatment on my daily life. I feel taken care of as a whole person.
    Nov 03, 2024
    I have already recommended Dr AI and Dr Sicily too many people that have cancer they are awesome
    Oct 26, 2024
    Dr. Ai is absolutely terrific.
    Oct 24, 2024
    Dr Ai is great, knowledgeable, empayhetic and so helpful considering complex co-existing health conditions
    Oct 15, 2024
    I recommend UCSF to everyone I know who has health and treatment issues. I encourage them to get a second opinion at the very least.
    Oct 13, 2024
    After each visit with dr Ai, I am leaving with a deep satisfaction, a reasonable degree of optimism ( at age 87), and a very gratitude to my physician- Dr Ai!
    Oct 11, 2024
    She was very professional and caring. Thorough in her assignment of how well the treatment turn out for me. She said I did a great job in my recovery.
    Oct 07, 2024
    Dr. Ai is a consummate professional.
    Oct 04, 2024
    Dr Colton was excellent at explaining a complex concept. Dr. Ai was friendly, considerate and very definitive in her explanation. Both took all the time to assure we understood and were comfortable. Never felt ignored or pressured.
    Sep 24, 2024
    She took the time to answer my questions and look up long ago results. We conversed about newest research.
    Sep 08, 2024
    Dr Ai is amazing !!
    Aug 27, 2024
    Dr Ai is wonderful and caring
    Aug 23, 2024
    Dr Ai is extremely polite and knowledgeable. I am very pleased that she is my doctor.
    Aug 22, 2024
    Terrific doctor and person. A sincere pleasure to deal with.
    Aug 16, 2024
    I would add my doctor the rating above 6. Everything was excellent
    Aug 02, 2024
    My Provider is AMAZING & ALWAYS shows compassion & concerns about My Wellness
    Jun 13, 2024
    I recommend my doctors to all my friends and encourage them to do what they must to be treated at UCSF oncology. Doctors At and Randle are fantastic. I trust them completely. That is why I take the wait in stride. They are worth the wait
    May 18, 2024
    It was good and I felt; my need and care was being taken care and they made my visited was taken care of.
    May 07, 2024
    Dr Ai has been a superb physician in every way! Her diagnosis, explanations, and making arrangements for tests have also been excellent.
    Apr 23, 2024
    Dr. Ai is wonderful. She and her intern Dr. Randell were caring, listened and gave us confidence in the proposed treatment plan.
    Apr 19, 2024
    She was very good in explaining everything
    Apr 05, 2024
    An amazing doctor who was patient and explained everything to me in a very helpful way.
    Mar 24, 2024
    I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Ai in charge of my care.
    Mar 12, 2024
    Dr. Ai is fabulous. Friendly, super knowledgeable, up to date on treatments, careful to explain everything
    Mar 06, 2024
    I appreciate how compassionate and empathetic they were to my situation. They made me feel that I was glad that I am under their care.
    Dec 03, 2023
    Dr. Ai is amazingly. She spent time listening to my issues & concerns, and explained very clearly about her opinions on my conditions.I'd certainly recommend her to my friends.She's simply excellent!
    Nov 15, 2023
    Excellent Understanding of medical concerns/issuesExcellent Provider! So nice and approachable!
    Oct 08, 2023
    Dr. Al is a very knowledgeable and compassionate physician. I will be switching my care to her.
    Sep 22, 2023
    UCSF is is the best
    Sep 20, 2023
    Excellent care provider but not on time.
    Aug 01, 2023
    Dr Ai is amazing!!
    Aug 01, 2023
    Needed to remind the MD of need for new prescription via my chart even though it was discussed during the visit but not done at that time.
    Jul 25, 2023
    Dr. Ai is the best doctor I have and had
    Jul 14, 2023
    Dr. Ai was fully attentive to my needs and feelings
    Jul 03, 2023
    Dr. Ai has always shown care and consideration for my daughter, who has an intellectual disability.
    May 27, 2023
    Everyone that helped me where excellent
    May 25, 2023
    Dr Ai is the best!
    Apr 27, 2023
    Dr. Ai is probably the best doctor I've ever had, in regards to the above questions!
    Apr 13, 2023
    Dr. Ai is an exceptional physician who provides superb care.
    Mar 28, 2023
    Didn't discuss any treatment plan at this visit
    Mar 25, 2023
    I have never been more impressed by a doctors knowledge and at the same time staying compassionate and kind, taking her time to answer any questions
    Mar 14, 2023
    My doctor, Dr Ai, is fabulous.
    Feb 22, 2023
    GOD BLESSED EVERYONE ABUNDANTLY - I dont have bad experience Thank You

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