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Ivan De Kouchkovsky, MD

He | Him | HisMedical Oncology (Genitourinary Cancer)
Genitourinary Medical Oncology Mission Bay
415-476-4616
Portrait of Ivan De Kouchkovsky
Portrait of Ivan De Kouchkovsky
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Ivan De Kouchkovsky, MD

He | Him | HisMedical Oncology (Genitourinary Cancer)
Genitourinary Medical Oncology Mission Bay
415-476-4616

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About me

Dr. Ivan de Kouchkovsky is a medical oncologist who specializes in caring for adults with cancers of the urinary and reproductive tracts, including prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancers.

De Kouchkovsky's research focuses on developing and carrying out clinical trials (studies with human volunteers) to evaluate promising new treatments for prostate cancer. He has a particular interest in utilizing new imaging techniques to better monitor treatment response, to personalize therapy, and to improve outcomes for patients with cancers of the genital and urinary organs.

De Kouchkovsky earned his medical degree with honors from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine, where he was an inaugural Silverstein Scholar. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology-oncology at UCSF.

De Kouchkovsky is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). He has received young investigator awards for his prostate cancer research from both Conquer Cancer (the ASCO Foundation) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Med/Medical Oncology
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, UCSF School of Medicine -GME

Degree

  • MD, New York University School of Medicine

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

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    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
    323 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 25, 2026

      As usual, Ivan was on his game. Excellent scope & depth of responses.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 16, 2026

      The doctor was clear and complete in explaining test results, observations, and next steps. He listened to my questions and took them seriously. He offered research based suggestions about possible future actions.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 14, 2026

      I am fortunate and grateful to be in the care of Dr. De Kouchkovsky. I appreciate that he is ALWAYS prepared, familiar with ALL latest tests, medications, conditions and treatments in addition to my cancer care. He is ALWAYS helpful in answering all questions, offering suggestions, proving Information, setting expectations, and assisting In any way he can. In addition to being a super oncology doctor, he SUPERIOR in taking overall and integrated care of me among all my doctors/providers. He is THE BEST, and why wife and I appreciate all he does for me.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 9, 2026

      Dr. Kouchkovsky is excellent!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 7, 2026

      Dr. D is the quintessence of professionalism

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      August 5, 2026

      Care provider was excellent!

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