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I-Chow (Joe) Hsu, MD

Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology Mount Zion
415-353-7175
Portrait of I-Chow (Joe) Hsu
Portrait of I-Chow (Joe) Hsu
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I-Chow (Joe) Hsu, MD

Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology Mount Zion
415-353-7175

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About me

Dr. I-Chow Hsu, who goes by Joe, is a radiation oncologist with expertise in brachytherapy, a form of radiation therapy in which the source of radiation is placed inside the body to directly target a cancer site. (This treatment is often used for prostate cancer that has not spread beyond the gland.)

Hsu has special research interests in using brachytherapy and hyperthermia (killing cancer cells through exposure to high temperatures) to treat cancers of the genital and urinary organs, as well as gynecologic cancers.

Hsu earned his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed a residency in radiation oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University.

Hsu is a fellow of the American College of Radiology and American Society for Radiation Oncology. He is an active member of numerous professional societies, including the American Society for Radiation Oncology, American Brachytherapy Society and Society for Thermal Medicine. He chairs the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group's committee on brachytherapy.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Radiation Oncology, American Board of Radiology

Residency

  • Radiation Oncology, New York Presbyterian Hosp/Columbia University

Internship

  • Transitional, University of California - Irvine Medical Center

Degree

  • MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

My expertise

  • Specialties
  • Conditions
  • Treatments
    • Radiation Treatment
    • Total Body Irradiation
    • 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy
    • Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
    • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy
    • High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
    • Brachytherapy
    • CyberKnife
    • Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy

Locations

    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    153 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 5, 2025

      He spent a long time with me and was very thorough.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 25, 2025

      Absolutely professional evaluation, discussion and instructions for future visits.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 30, 2025

      Dr. Hsu demonstrates both professional competence, humor, and the ability to communicate well.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 24, 2025

      Answered my question efficiently.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      October 22, 2025

      Dr. I-Chow Hsu was very helpful, respectful and accurate about what is going on.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 1, 2025

      Superb visit - great doctor in all respects.

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