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Dr. Julian Hong is a radiation oncologist who specializes in caring for patients with cancers of the genital and urinary organs, including prostate, bladder and kidney cancers. He has particular expertise in advanced techniques that boost precision, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy, image-guided radiation therapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy.

Hong's research centers on developing and exploring the use of computational tools for providing patients with personalized precision treatment. His laboratory uses clinical knowledge and data science techniques to generate insights from real-world data, develop machine learning tools, and study the ways these insights and tools can lead to better patient outcomes. He led one of the first randomized studies demonstrating that machine learning can direct patient care strategies to improve outcomes.

Hong earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He completed a residency in radiation oncology at Duke University Medical Center. He has a master's degree in bioengineering from Stanford University.

Hong serves on NRG Oncology's research committee on cancer care delivery. He is also a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology's science education and program development subcommittee and the American Medical Informatics Association's summit scientific program committee.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Preventive Medicine, Clinical Informatics, 2023

    American Board of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, 2021

  • Residencies

    Duke University School of Medicine, Radiation Oncology, 2019

  • Internship

    Yale-New Haven Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2015

  • Education

    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 2014

  • Languages

    English

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    152 Ratings
    About our process
    Feb 14, 2025
    Outstanding
    Feb 08, 2025
    Dr Hong is exceptional, couldn't be happier with his care. He is excellent at every part of his care. I look forward to our visits and his happy smiling face.
    Feb 04, 2025
    Dr. Hong is excellent, and I would recommend him enthusiastically to anyone needed radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
    Feb 02, 2025
    Dr. Hong is a outstanding Doctor
    Jan 11, 2025
    Outstanding
    Dec 13, 2024
    Strong patient skills and outstanding medical information. Dr Hong is incredibly good.
    Nov 24, 2024
    Dr. Hong is excellent!
    Nov 14, 2024
    Dr. Hong is truly the best.
    Nov 08, 2024
    Dr. Hong is the very best
    Oct 14, 2024
    Dr. Hong is awesome!!
    Oct 12, 2024
    Dr Hong was great...
    Oct 12, 2024
    Dr. Hong is amazing. He's one of the silver linings about having cancer.
    Sep 14, 2024
    Very Good
    Aug 24, 2024
    Dr. Hong is amazing!
    Aug 24, 2024
    Dr Hong has always been very friendly and knowledgeable
    Aug 21, 2024
    Dr. Hong and his radiation oncology team are outstanding!
    Aug 12, 2024
    Dr. Julian Hong was sensational during my visit. He was extremely knowledgeable and even more articulate in describing my options of radiation therapy. I felt a genuine effort to inform with a huge degree of personal attention. Outstanding!
    Aug 03, 2024
    Dr. Hong has a very comforting manner and make's understanding the issues very easy
    Jul 20, 2024
    Excellent Service, so happy that I was able to be treated at UCSF. I did months of research and was so relieved when speaking with Dr. Peter Carroll and Dr. Julian Hong and all interacting with Doctors, Nurses and staff. I knew then and now I was going to get the best care. Thank you so very much
    Jul 01, 2024
    Student Dr Rachael and Dr Julian Hong were incredible. I had many questions and they answered them and made me feel much better about my situation!
    Jun 01, 2024
    Julian Hong is Exceptional!!!
    May 07, 2024
    Dr. Julian Hong is outstanding. He is very knowledgeable, explained the options and his recommendations clearly, and took into account by preferences and concerns. His staff are also excellent.
    Apr 22, 2024
    I feel very grateful to have Dr Hong as my radiologist oncologist. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone in need of his services. He is knowledgeable, approachable, compassionate, and stays updated on current research.
    Apr 21, 2024
    Dr Hong is the best!
    Apr 20, 2024
    Excellent Experience. Explained everything in Detail. Really showed interest in my concerns and gave detailed explanations. So relieved and confident we agreed to move forward with agreed Treatment.
    Apr 15, 2024
    Dr. Hong is an amazing doctor!
    Apr 14, 2024
    Very impressed with Dr Hong and Dr Ni
    Mar 16, 2024
    Dr Hong was very friendly and informative
    Dec 18, 2023
    Outstanding interaction with the medical team. Would strongly recommend them.
    Dec 18, 2023
    Dr. Julian Hong is simply the best. He provided and continues to provide excellent health care. His treatment plan proved to be right on. He is friendly, personably and without a doubt my favorite doctor, and I have many.
    Nov 04, 2023
    Of course a great experience
    Oct 23, 2023
    Dr. Hong has always kept me well informed
    Oct 14, 2023
    I always recommend Ucsf as the best in the west. Dr. Hong exemplifies this
    Oct 14, 2023
    Dr. Hung is a great listener. He was sensitive and extremely helpful to me when determining the direction of my care.
    Sep 30, 2023
    Excellent.
    Sep 23, 2023
    Awesome visit.
    Sep 09, 2023
    Dr. Hong was excellent, I couldn't be happier with the care he provided!
    Aug 26, 2023
    Dr Hong meets the highest professional standards
    Aug 19, 2023
    Great
    Aug 19, 2023
    Wonderful experience!
    Aug 14, 2023
    Very pleased with everything
    Jun 17, 2023
    Doctors were very nice to talk to and made us feel comfortable. They were very informative as well
    Jun 13, 2023
    Dr. Hong is just the best. I would refer him without hesitation to a prostate cancer patient.
    Jun 10, 2023
    Best explanations I have ever received
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