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Ken Rosenfeld, MD

He | Him | HisPalliative Medicine • Oncology Palliative Medicine
Cancer Symptom Management Mission Bay
415-885-7671
Portrait of Ken Rosenfeld
Portrait of Ken Rosenfeld
ucsf logo

Ken Rosenfeld, MD

He | Him | HisPalliative Medicine • Oncology Palliative Medicine
Cancer Symptom Management Mission Bay
415-885-7671

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About me

Dr. Ken Rosenfeld is a palliative care specialist. He helps manage the myriad needs of seriously ill patients, including by relieving pain and other physical symptoms, promoting emotional and spiritual well-being, supporting families, and ensuring each patient receives care that honors their values.

Rosenfeld's research broadly looks at how to improve care quality for patients and families affected by serious illness. Specific topics include redesigning care delivery systems, addressing spiritual needs and improving medical education on palliative care.

Rosenfeld earned his medical degree at UCSF. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; both facilities are affiliates of Harvard Medical School.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine, American Board of IM/Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Geriatric Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center GME

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, Brigham and Womens Hospital GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Brigham and Womens Hospital GME

Degree

  • MD, University of California San Diego School of Medicine

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    109 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 19, 2025

      Excellent service

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      September 19, 2025

      Dr. Rosenfeld is an exceptional physician who is compassionate and cares deeply about his patients.

    • 1 out of 5 Stars
      August 5, 2025

      He kept yawning then when I asked questions about medicine. He said I wouldn't be good for his program because I don't want to try new things. I was asking questions. He was very unfriendly.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      July 29, 2025

      I feel grateful to have Dr. Rosenfeld in my corner - great listener, experienced, and common-sense explanations and advice.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      June 21, 2025

      My consult with Dr. Rosenfeld was extraordinary. I have never before--in 78 years--felt such a sense of being heard by a medical provider. He listened, he engaged, he gave me the time to get past the I-have-to-rush-to-say-everything worries, and after ten minutes my nerves were quiet and I knew I was in good hands. His counsel, direction and advice were on point, meeting my immediate needs (and those of wife, who was present). My only regret? That I was not referred to Dr. Rosenfeld earlier. I am a new lung cancer patient and I am thrilled to have Dr. Rosenfeld on my team.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      May 12, 2025

      An amazing clinician! Very smart and compassionate

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