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James Smith
4.6 out of 5 (47)
James Smith

James Smith, MD, MS

Urology

Director, Male Sexual & Reproductive Health

Fertility Preservation Program
499 Illinois St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+3 more locations
(415) 353-2200
4.6 out of 5 (47)
Virtual visits available
4.6 out of 5 (47)
Virtual visits available
Fertility Preservation Program
499 Illinois St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+3 more locations
(415) 353-2200

Dr. James Smith directs the UCSF team that provides fertility preservation counseling and treatments for men. He evaluates and cares for men with general fertility problems, low testosterone, erectile dysfunction and Peyronie's disease. He specializes in sperm retrieval, microsurgical approaches to vasectomy reversal and surgery to remove enlarged veins in the scrotum.

The overall focus of Smith's research is to improve understanding of male reproductive biology, and he seeks to translate his findings on these mechanisms into better fertility treatments.

Smith earned both his medical degree and his master's degree in health and medical science in the joint medical program of UCSF and the University of California, Berkeley. He trained in general surgery and urology at the University of Utah, returning to UCSF to complete a fellowship in andrology (the study of the male reproductive system).

Smith is an active member of the American Urological Association, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Society of Reproductive Surgeons, Society for Male Reproduction and Urology, and Sexual Medicine Society of North America.

A basketball fan, Smith loves coaching his daughter's team and cheering for local kids' teams as well as the Golden State Warriors.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Urology, Urology, 2012

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Urology, 2009

  • Residencies

    University of Utah School of Medicine, Urology, 2007

  • Internship

    University of Utah School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2003

  • Degree

    University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, 2002

  • Languages

    English

I aim to grow UCSF Male Sexual & Reproductive Health into a world-class center of excellence in research and patient care.

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    4.6

    Overall Experience
    47 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 06, 2025
    I appreciate Dr. Smith's deep knowledge and ability to explain alternatives. He is also kind and friendly.
    Mar 01, 2025
    Complete lack of follow-up
    Jan 16, 2025
    Dr Smith is what a doctor should be !
    Oct 15, 2024
    I have complete confidence in Dr. Smith and found the visit productive.
    Sep 14, 2024
    Dr. Smith was patient, engaging, and knowledgeable. I felt very at ease in his care, and I was very happy with the procedure and his instructions for aftercare. He was sensitive to my comfort and pain levels, and adjusted the plan for care based on my feedback.
    Jun 29, 2024
    Excellent on all
    Jun 14, 2024
    Dr Smith is superb Doctor !
    Jun 10, 2024
    World class surgeon
    Mar 15, 2024
    Dr Smith is wonderful
    Aug 21, 2023
    Dr. Smith was awesome. Really grateful for all he did. I had a very emotional surgery and the outcome wasn't what we hoped for but he really made everything feel better leading up to and after the procedure. He made up for the embarrassing communication of UCSF. Wish it was easier to coordinate and contact him though which is why I would never recommend anyone to him. Too hard with MyChart and not being able to contact the "schedulers."

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