Ian S. Soriano, MD

Dr. Ian S. Soriano is a general, gastrointestinal and bariatric surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopy (using a long, thin tube with a tiny camera to examine the interior of the abdomen) and robotic surgery. He cares for patients with conditions including hernias, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and disorders affecting the entire digestive tract. He also specializes in metabolic and bariatric (weight-loss) surgery for patients with morbid obesity and obesity-related conditions.

Soriano is the interim executive medical director for UCSF's adult surgical service and co-director of the clinical performance improvement committee. He also serves as director of robotic surgery for the UCSF Department of Surgery.

Soriano's research focuses on using laparoscopic and robotic techniques to reduce surgical complications and improve patient outcomes. He also studies ways to support the longevity of surgical careers through robotics and ergonomics.

After earning his undergraduate and medical degrees through a combined program at the University of the Philippines, Soriano completed a residency in general surgery at Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia. He completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida.

Soriano is a fellow of both the American College of Surgeons and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He leads numerous committees in national organizations related to robotic and laparoscopic surgery as well as on the editorial board of multiple surgical journals.

Since emigrating from the Philippines, Soriano has collaborated with Philippine medical schools and organizations on efforts to improve the country's surgical care. In recognition of his contributions, he was named an honorary fellow of the Philippine College of Surgeons and Philippine Association of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgeons.