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Samuel L. Washington
4.9 out of 5 (432)
Samuel L. Washington

Samuel L. Washington, MD

Urologic Oncology

Prostate Cancer Center
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+2 more locations
(415) 353-7171
4.9 out of 5 (432)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (432)
Virtual visits available
Prostate Cancer Center
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94158
+2 more locations
(415) 353-7171

Dr. Samuel L. Washington III is a urologic surgeon who specializes in oncology. He cares for patients with cancers of the genital and urinary organs, including prostate, bladder and kidney cancers.

In his research, Washington studies patient outcomes after cancer treatment, looking particularly at how differences in treatment impact survival outcomes for individuals with genital and urinary cancers.

Washington earned his medical degree, completed a residency in urology and completed a fellowship in urologic oncology at UCSF. He also has a master of advanced study degree in clinical research from UCSF.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Urology, Urology, 2022

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Urologic Oncology, 2020

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Urology, 2018

  • Internship

    UCSF, General Surgery, 2013

  • Education

    University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, 2012

  • Languages

    English

Guidelines give us a road map to cancer treatment, but understanding where a patient is coming from personally lets us tailor care to the individual.

Conditions I specialize in

  • Cancer

My reviews

4.9

Overall Experience
432 Ratings
About our process
Mar 18, 2025
The Doctor and Nurse worked together so efficiently and with amazing skill. The procedure was over quickly and cleanly. I was amazed.
Mar 03, 2025
Outstanding source of info and empaty
Feb 23, 2025
Great bedside manner !
Feb 11, 2025
Overall, my experience was extremely positive. The one thing that I suggest changing is to provide written aftercare instructions. I had taken Lorazepam prior to the procedure and was, frankly, a bit "out of It" when I was given the aftercare Instructions. I did my best to digest the instructions and to remember them, but having a written summary would have been extremely helpful and reassuring.
Feb 08, 2025
Excellent and attentive
Feb 08, 2025
Check in nurse was very nice and professional, Dr Washington was awesome answered all my questions in detail. I left there feeling so much better just knowing I was in good hands and in the right place,
Feb 08, 2025
I have been under the care of Dr Washington twice. I requested him for today's procedure based on his excellent care four months prior during my biopsy.
Feb 08, 2025
Excellent experience
Jan 13, 2025
couldn't be better
Dec 31, 2024
Besides being an excellent doctor and surgeon, Dr. Washington has a great personality, I enjoy the time to visit with him.
Dec 28, 2024
Dr. Washington is a phenomenal physician. Always patient great personality and always asking if I have any questions.
Dec 28, 2024
Everyone was so helpful and efficient. They took time to be thorough.
Dec 14, 2024
Good
Dec 14, 2024
A shout out to Joy, Brennen and Claire for being so wonderful and informative and professional. A real pleasure to have them help me. Dr. Washington who is wonderful himself should feel very lucky to have these people assist him!
Nov 28, 2024
Great doctor!
Nov 23, 2024
Dr Washington is the best. I feel fortunate that I have him as my urologists. I feel very comfortable with him. I wish he were my personal physician.
Nov 09, 2024
I love Dr Washington
Nov 05, 2024
Excellent service
Oct 19, 2024
Dr Washington is AWESOME!!!!
Oct 11, 2024
Dr. Washington is an excellent doctor
Oct 07, 2024
Dr Washington is ALWAYS so helpful.
Sep 28, 2024
Very professional and caring
Sep 23, 2024
Very professional,kind.Giving us confidence we would be in good care
Sep 23, 2024
Can't imagine a better experience with the MD and his assistant (RN?) in a stressful procedure. Made me feel quite relaxed and in partnership.
Sep 15, 2024
I've had nothing but beautiful care.
Sep 06, 2024
Great experience. Dr Washington made a very uncomfortable procedure less embarassing. He was very communicative and considerate.
Sep 05, 2024
Let me say this, if the scale were to go from 1 to 100 other than 5, Dr.Washington would be SOLID 100!
Sep 02, 2024
Dr. Washington was clear and concise, both with knowledge and explanations!
Aug 31, 2024
Dr Washington is great at explaining and helping me to understand what's going on and the process of treatment. I left feeling very comfortable and confident in his ability to cure me. Great doctor.
Aug 24, 2024
Excellent clinician, great listener (even though I talk too much)..
Aug 24, 2024
Just a great team ! Have had similar procedures done at other facilities. UCSF was far superior in terms of staff and communication
Aug 24, 2024
Dr Washington is a compassionate provider!
Aug 19, 2024
Dr. Washington is One of the Best experiences I have ever had with a Dr. I would recommend him to All who need is expertise,
Aug 18, 2024
Dr. Washington was great. Very easy to talk with and made me feel more like a friend than a patient
Aug 17, 2024
Always a comfortable experience
Aug 17, 2024
I couldn't be happier with Dr. Washington. I say this as a Registered Nurse who's worked besides scores of physicians in the last 15 years. The procedure is quite uncomfortable but he got it done before I knew it. He narrates every step before doing it and has his bedside manner is truly genuine. I hope he's getting ample opportunities to train the next generation of clinicians in how to care for the whole person, not simply the disease process.
Aug 13, 2024
Thank you for everything Dr.Washington and for always taking your time to explain everything
Jul 30, 2024
Dr. Washington was very polite, knowledgeable, patient, and thorough with his presentation of what options and the course of treatment for my condition. I am very confident he will provide the necessary treatment required.
Jul 22, 2024
Dr.Washington is a very compassionate, knowledgeable with a nice sense of humor.
Jul 22, 2024
Very helpful
Jul 22, 2024
Dr. Samuel Washington has always and all ways been there for me!Kind, considerate, great listener and thoughtful.
Jul 20, 2024
I would recommend this provider to anyone who has a similar medical issue.
Jul 20, 2024
I am so pleased with my care given by Dr. Washington and his team. I feel I can contact him with ease and a quick response
Jun 22, 2024
Highest recommendation. Dr Washington is personable, a good listener, and obviously knowledgeable and thoughtful clinician who gave great explanations and discussed logic and options for decision-making very well.
Jun 16, 2024
Dr Washington is thorough , considerate. So nice to have him helping, I am very comfortable and confident.
Jun 15, 2024
Dr. Washington is amazing! Very kind and takes the time to explain thorougly and answer questions.
Jun 10, 2024
I recently had a "cancer scare", Prostate Cancer", the staff, blood draw, Oncology, Dr. Samuel Washington all excellent. This is why I love UCSF, you could tell Dr. Washington actually cared. I'm not the only "person who has cancer" who is scared of getting it, he's for a total professional.
Jun 08, 2024
Dr. Washington is both a great guy and Doctor. He listened to my concerns and made me feel like we knew each other a long time. Thanks Doc.
Jun 01, 2024
Confirmation that I was, am, and will continue to be under the care of best in class care and expertise of Dr. Washington
May 29, 2024
Excellent service. Very thorough , informative Thank you.
May 21, 2024
Dr Washington and his nurse(sorry forgot her name) provided biopsy with the highest skill and thoroughness.
May 19, 2024
Always look forward to my visit with Dr Washington
Apr 15, 2024
Dr. Washington was Fantastic
Apr 09, 2024
Top-notch all the way around
Apr 06, 2024
Doctor Washington was awesome
Mar 30, 2024
Very clear with your answers
Mar 25, 2024
Dr. Washington is awesome, I could not be more lucky to have him as my doctor.
Mar 19, 2024
All questions got answered, I came out of meeting with enough info to make final decisions
Mar 16, 2024
They were all excellent and kindly presented
Mar 16, 2024
Just amazing. Very knowledgable and clear communicator. The procedure was managed in an impecable manner. Dr Washington also was very empathetic and caring. Thank you!
Mar 10, 2024
Dr. Washington covers all the bases.Professional. Great listener. Caring. Informative.
Mar 08, 2024
The health care provider Dr. Samuel Washington is a wonderful doctor in every respect.
Mar 06, 2024
Simply best experience in a hospital !!!
Mar 06, 2024
Dr Washington is the best.
Dec 22, 2023
Love Dr. Washington. He is very professional, kind, knowledgeable and patient doctor. I trust him 100%.
Dec 18, 2023
They allowed my wife in the room. She has a medical background and was able to ask question. Doctor Washington was very kind and took the time to explain to me and to my wife.
Dec 06, 2023
I'm very happy with Dr. Washington. He explains things clearly at my level.
Dec 04, 2023
An exceptional provider!
Nov 16, 2023
Dr Washington and the entire nursing and support staff were GREAT!
Oct 30, 2023
Dr Samuel Washington is excellent, couldn't give a higher mark
Oct 28, 2023
Dr Washington was great. I had many questions and he answered them all. He acknowledged my concerns and listened well.
Oct 21, 2023
Dr Washington is a godsend! Just the right combination of compassion, empathy, friendliness and competence
Oct 21, 2023
There was also a long delay after my first visit. I was supposed to be contacted in 3 to 4 weeks, I called after five weeks and found out that nothing had happened.
Oct 15, 2023
Excellent discussion, informative, patient, non-biased.
Oct 11, 2023
Excellent communication
Oct 08, 2023
Staff and care at UCSF are excelkent
Sep 28, 2023
Dr. Washington is the best doctor I have ever been to. He explained everything so well and provided diagrams to help with his explanations. He is awesome!!!
Sep 14, 2023
I was very happy!
Sep 09, 2023
I will recommend others to the caregiver because they were very welcoming and caring for the patient and good treatment
Sep 09, 2023
Dr.Samuel did an excellent job to meIm so happy to be with him, so friendly
Sep 02, 2023
No time was waisted,
Sep 02, 2023
Dr Washington was very kind and friendly was was the assisting RN
Aug 30, 2023
Dr. Samuel Washington in my opinion sets "The Gold Standard" for professionalism, as well as in his ability to educate the patient in a compassionate and empathetic manner - which, is not very common anymore in the healthcare industry. What also sets Dr. Washington apart from most doctors is how he uses the results of data from research in his patient consultations.
Aug 29, 2023
This was a first contact call prior to referral to another specialist for a more detailed consultation. I was disappointed that the physician had not yet been able to view my CT scan.
Aug 28, 2023
Dr. Washington was exceptional in my opinion. Thorough in explanation, great communication, friendly and accessible. Overall a refreshingly wonderful visit!
Aug 19, 2023
I love Dr. Washington. He is very caring and thoughtful and has a good plan!
Aug 06, 2023
The exchange with the physician was pleasant.
Jul 31, 2023
I received the best care possible at UCSF! All caregivers were kind and attentive. I really liked Dr. Washington.
Jul 29, 2023
Dr. Washington is amazing. He understands my condition and my goals and is working for the best outcome. I so appreciate him.
Jul 28, 2023
Care provider was fantastic
Jul 27, 2023
Dr, Washington is terrific. He gave my all of the information I requested.
Jul 17, 2023
They are very professional
Jul 15, 2023
Highly proficient intelligent skilled healthcare provider who excels in all aspects including communication, information and treatment.
Jul 13, 2023
I was very satisfied with how Dr. Samuel Washington conducted my evaluation and consultation.
Jul 10, 2023
Excellent explanation of everything that was going on for my appointment.
Jul 06, 2023
Dr Washington is an excellent doctor!
Jul 01, 2023
Excellent doctor!
Jul 01, 2023
Dr. Washington went above and beyond with great patient care.
Jun 26, 2023
No problem.
Jun 24, 2023
My Dr was awesome
Jun 24, 2023
I don't recall hearing about risks.
Jun 04, 2023
Dr. Samuel explained me very well and answered the questions I asked him about my illness
May 30, 2023
Waiting for results from biopsy before we discuss care and treatment options. Preliminary discussion has been very good.

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