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Hobart W. Harris, MD, MPH

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
General Surgery Parnassus
Portrait of Hobart W. Harris
Portrait of Hobart W. Harris
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Hobart W. Harris, MD, MPH

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
General Surgery Parnassus

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About me

Dr. Hobart W. Harris is an expert in treating surgical infections and diseases of the pancreas and biliary system. He cares for patients with complicated and often life-threatening conditions in the Complex Abdominal Surgery Program. His areas of expertise include pancreas and bile duct cancer, acute and chronic pancreatitis, islet cell transplantation for pancreatitis, gallstone disease, intra-abdominal sepsis and serious infections of the skin and soft tissue.

Harris research focuses on surgical infections, innate immunity and inflammatory diseases of the pancreas.

Harris earned his undergraduate and medical degrees, as well as a master of public health degree, at Harvard University. He completed a residency in surgery at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in hepatobiliary surgery at the University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital. He joined UCSF in 1994.

Harris is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of numerous surgical and scientific societies, including the American Surgical Association.

Education & training

Board certification

  • General Surgery, American Board of Surgery

Fellowship

  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography, University of Louisville School of Medicine
  • Hepatology Surgery, Chinese University of HK (Queen Mary Hosp)

Residency

  • General Surgery, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Internship

  • General Surgery, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Degree

  • MD, Harvard Medical School

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    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    85 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 18, 2025

      VERY NICE AND FRIENDLY MAN.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 2, 2025

      Every person on the team explained in detail what was the plan and procedure.They listened to my questions.The doctor's assistant even prescribed my antibiotics for a surgery they didn't do,but saw there was a little infection happening,thank you

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 5, 2025

      He was great

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 22, 2025

      Dr. Harris is fantastic. I had my hernia done 20 years ago and now I've come back for another one. He is so superior that's why I was very insistent I don't want anybody else.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 15, 2025

      Dr. Harris was both professional and caring. I git the impression he listened to me. It was a very positive experience.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 8, 2025

      Great experience the best ever very happy

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