My driving passion is person-centered cancer care. I hope to support patients in their goals and in living life fully alongside their diagnosis.
Iva Petrovchich Colón, NP
Genitourinary Medical Oncology
Genitourinary Medical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
Genitourinary Medical Oncology Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
About me
She | Her | Hers
Iva Petrovchich Colón is a nurse practitioner who cares for patients with cancers of the genital or urinary organs, including kidney, bladder, testicular and prostate cancer. She is passionate about using a shared decision-making process with her patients to help them choose the treatments that best fit their needs.
In research, Colón helps evaluate new treatments for several kinds of cancer.
Colón earned her master's degree in nursing from UCSF, which included completing a year of residency in breast medical oncology. She then completed an advanced practice provider fellowship in cancer care at Stanford Medicine. Prior to joining the staff at UCSF, she cared for patients with breast cancer at Stanford Health Care.
Outside of work, Colón enjoys spending time with her husband, dog and cats. She likes to ski, hike, kayak and bake.
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Board Certifications
American Nurses Credentialing Center - Adult NP, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, 2019
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Fellowships
Stanford University School of Medicine, Cancer Care, 2020
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Education
UCSF, 2019
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Languages
English