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Matthew Gubens, MD

Thoracic Medical Oncology
Thoracic Surgery & Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-3882
Portrait of Matthew Gubens
Portrait of Matthew Gubens
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Matthew Gubens, MD

Thoracic Medical Oncology
Thoracic Surgery & Oncology Mission Bay
415-885-3882

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About me

Dr. Matthew Gubens is a thoracic oncologist who cares for patients with lung cancer. He specializes particularly in treating non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, thymoma and thymic carcinoma, and mesothelioma.

In his research, Gubens studies new treatment strategies for lung cancer and other malignancies of the chest area.

Gubens earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF and a fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford. He also earned a master's degree in health policy and management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Gubens is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer and International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group.

Education & training

Board certification

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

Fellowship

  • Oncology, Stanford University School of Medicine

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, University of CA at San Francisco School of Med

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, University of CA at San Francisco School of Med

Degree

  • MD, Stanford University School of Medicine

My expertise

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    Reviews

    Average rating

    5
    5 out of 5 Stars
    307 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 25, 2026

      Dr Gubens is not a 5 or a 10. He is 1000. So fortunate to have him as my doctor

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 21, 2026

      Dr. Gubens is EXCELLENT!!!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 12, 2026

      Dr Gubens is terrific: He's patient, extremely knowledgable, friendly and instills great confidenceI. I am very lucky to have him looking out for my health.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 10, 2026

      I Found DrGubens To be extremely thoughtful, listened carefully, expressed interest in my future treatments and made wonderful suggestions

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      February 9, 2026

      Dr Gubens is the best physician one could dream of: knowledgeable, informed, curious, compassionate, great listener, patient. He inspires total confidence In his patients and takes the time to answer their questions In difficult conditions. I could not recommend him enough to other patients.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 25, 2026

      Dr Gubens is very knowledgeable, easy to understand and is very personable.

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