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Dr. Jonathan Chou cares for patients with cancers affecting the genital and urinary organs, including prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, he applies precision medicine techniques – which take into account an individual's genes, lifestyle and other factors – to treatment, with targeted therapies and immunotherapy among the components in his oncology arsenal.

Chou is a physician-scientist, a doctor particularly focused on medical research. His areas of research include developing more precise ways to treat cancer. He studies molecular subtypes of cancer and uses genome-editing technology to engineer cell models in the lab, seeking to understand how specific mutations affect cancer properties. He also uses genetic and drug screening to find new ways of killing cancer cells, and incorporates patient-derived tumor xenografts (models in which cells from a patient’s tumor are implanted in an animal) to investigate drug resistance.

Chou earned his medical degree and a doctorate in biomedical sciences from UCSF. He also completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in oncology at UCSF.

In his free time, Chou loves trying new bakeries and restaurants around San Francisco. He and his wife enjoy going to the beach with their young daughter and their Aussiedoodle.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, 2021

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2017

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Medical Oncology & Hematology, 2020

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2016

  • Internship

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2015

  • Education

    University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, 2014

  • Languages

    English

As a cancer survivor of more than 15 years, I am dedicated to improving patient care and outcomes through cutting-edge research and kindness.

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    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    121 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 18, 2025
    Dr Chou is an incredible doctor. I am blessed to be under his care
    Mar 12, 2025
    Dr. Chou was patient, kind, and thoughtful.
    Jan 15, 2025
    Dr. Chu is a joy to work with, he goes beyond in answering questions but also adds important insights as regards to my treatment and options going forward.
    Jan 09, 2025
    Relieved that we have Dr. C looking after my health progress. Very happy Dr. C researches many outcomes and alternatives.
    Dec 18, 2024
    I couldn't ask for better care. Dr Chou was extremely thorough, both in getting information from me and explaining his thoughts about my options.
    Nov 21, 2024
    Could not have had a better experience!
    Nov 19, 2024
    Excellent provider. He is thorough, patient, responsive to my particular concerns, and clearly defines treatment options.:
    Oct 27, 2024
    Medical advice very good. Care giver seemed hurried (even a little harried) by time pressures.
    Sep 22, 2024
    Dr. Jonathan Chou is both extremely knowledgeable and professional, but he also has a charming sense of humor, and clearly cares about his patient!
    Sep 13, 2024
    I always look forward to our visits with Dr. Chow. He is always up beat, thorough, and a joy to talk with. I feel very comfortable with the advise he gives me, knowing that he has my best interest at heart.
    Aug 27, 2024
    Dr Chou was excellent!
    May 15, 2024
    The provider(s) was, to me, obviously pressed for time and so, he uncharacteristically rushed to conclusions (with which I agree). Ordinarily, he is excellent in every way and I very much enjoy his company.
    Apr 02, 2024
    Dr. Chou professional, extremely knowledgeable and kind
    Dec 20, 2023
    Dr. Chou is excellent
    Dec 12, 2023
    Perfect
    Nov 29, 2023
    Dr Chou is great listens,informs, supports Very caring!!
    Nov 21, 2023
    Keep up the good work
    Oct 24, 2023
    Excellent interaction and verbal exchanges with Dr. Chou. Very thorough in explaining future course of care and basis for his recommendations.
    Sep 26, 2023
    Dr. Chou is professional, thorough and did an excellent job of explaining things and answering our questions
    Sep 05, 2023
    I am very satisfied with my care provider.
    Aug 29, 2023
    Excellent relationship personally and medically.
    Aug 17, 2023
    Dr. Chou is always very thorough and counsel is very good.
    Aug 11, 2023
    Dr Chou is a great doctor and I feel blessed to be able to have him as my doctor

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