UCSF Medical Center

The University of California, San Francisco Medical Center (UCSF Medical Center) was established in 1868 in San Francisco, California, with two main hospitals located on the Parnassus and Mount Zion campuses and a new hospital on the Mission Bay campus. As a 650-bed inpatient medical and surgical complex, the centre receives approximately 770,000 outpatient visits and 38,000 inpatient visits annually. UCSF Medical Center is ranked 12th in the U.S. News and World Report's "Top U.S. Hospitals 2022-23" list.

Disease Treatment Cancer Center
UCSF Medical Center's Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center was ranked eighth in the 2018-19 U.S. Hospitals - Oncology by U.S. News & World Report.

The Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of only two cancer treatment centres in Northern California to receive the "Comprehensive" designation from the National Cancer Institute. It treats all types of cancer, including AIDS-related cancers, bone cancer, brain tumours, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, gynaecological cancers, head and neck cancers, leukaemia, liver cancer, lung cancer, lymphoma, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, skin cancer, spinal cord tumours, urological cancers and more. Supported by new equipment, expanded programs and innovative research, new treatments are offered to achieve the goal of slowing disease progression, improving quality of life and bringing new hope to cancer patients as knowledge of the disease improves.

Medical programs include: Anal Oncology; Breast Imaging; Misham Bay Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program; Mt Zion Cancer Genetics and Prevention Program; Carol Frank Barker Breast Health Centre; Colorectal Surgery Centre; Cutaneous Lymphoma; Endocrine Surgery and Oncology; Misham Bay Fine Needle Aspiration; Mt Zion Fine Needle Aspiration; Gastrointestinal Surgery and Oncology; Gynecological Atypical Hyperplasia; Gynecological Surgical Oncology; Head and Neck Cancer; Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation; High Risk Skin Cancer; Ada Flanders Infusion Centre; Misham Bay Infusion Centre; Melanoma Centre; Melanoma Surgery; Neuro-Oncology; Orthopaedic Oncology; Prostate Cancer Centre; Radiation Oncology; STAND Clinic; Thoracic Surgery and Oncology; Urology and Oncology.

Disease Treatment Nephrology Center
UCSF Medical Center's Center for the Treatment of Kidney Disease was ranked fourth in the 2018-19 U.S. Hospitals - Nephrology by U.S. News and World Report.
The centre is one of the better hospitals for the treatment of severe kidney disease, providing comprehensive consultation, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic renal failure, renal vascular disease, hypertensive disorders, immune kidney disease, complex renal tubular and electrolyte disorders, metabolic evaluation and treatment of kidney stones, and evaluation and management of patients before and after kidney transplantation.

The Renal Centre includes the Mount Zion Dialysis Centre, the Renal Transplant Centre, the Parnassus Renal and Hypertension Centre and the Polycystic Kidney Centre of Excellence. Services provided include: acute and chronic haemodialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, peritoneal dialysis, home haemodialysis and plasma exchange associated with renal transplantation.

Disease Management Diabetes & Endocrine Centre
The Endocrine Care Center at UCSF Medical Center is ranked third in the U.S. News and World Report's "2020-21 U.S. Hospitals - Endocrinology".

The Center's Endocrine Clinic and Metabolism provides comprehensive counseling and treatment for patients with all known and suspected hormonal disorders such as diabetes, hypothalamic and pituitary disorders, adrenal disorders, amenorrhea, hirsutism, male sexual dysfunction, osteoporosis and bone metabolic disorders, thyroid and parathyroid gland abnormalities, kidney stones and lipid disorders.

Endocrine treatment centres include: Mount Zion Diabetes Clinic, Parnassus Diabetes Clinic, Diabetes Education Centre, Endocrine Surgery and Oncology, Mount Zion Endocrine Clinic, Parnassus Endocrine Clinic, Lipid Practice, Thyroid.

Disease Management Center for Neurological Endosurgery
UCSF Medical Center's Center for Neurological Endosurgery is ranked second in the U.S. News and World Report's "2022-23 U.S. Hospitals - Neurology".

The Center's programs are led by world-renowned experts in the diagnosis and treatment of brain and spine disorders and include a large national brain tumor program, one of the larger cerebrovascular programs in the United States, and one of the few comprehensive centres for memory disorders in Northern California.

Conditions treated include: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, arteriovenous malformations, cerebral aneurysms, electroencephalography, brain tumours, radiofrequency knife, deep brain electrical stimulation, gamma knife, dural arteriovenous fistula, epilepsy, memory disorders, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathy, pituitary disorders, postherpetic neuralgia, spinal cord tumours, stroke, vagus nerve stimulation.

Disease Treatment Gynecology Center
The Department of Gynecology at UCSF Medical Center is ranked sixth in "2018-19 U.S. Hospitals - Gynecology" by U.S. News and World Report.

UCSF's Center for Gynecologic Care is recognized as one of the nation's leading gynecologic care centres, where physicians believe that collaborative decision-making is an effective approach and work closely with experts in obstetrics, abstinence and fertility to provide care tailored to each woman's needs, with the goal of maintaining health and treating disease.

The centre treats all types of gynaecological conditions including menopausal symptoms, pelvic pain, fibroids, urinary incontinence, uterine bleeding, fibroids, abnormal Pap smears, perineal abnormalities, paediatric and adolescent gynaecological conditions, abnormal menstrual cycles, endometriosis, ovarian masses, polycystic ovary syndrome, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, vaginitis, etc.

Services offered: Chronic Pelvic Pain Centre; Misham Bay Comprehensive Fibroid Centre; Mount Zion Comprehensive Fibroid Centre; Misham Bay Women's Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery; Mount Zion Women's Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery; Misham Bay-Owens Street Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service; Mount Zion Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service; Serramonte Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service; Mount Zion Women's Health Primary Care; Women's Choice Centre.

Disease Treatment Urology Center
The UCSF Medical Center's Urology Care Center is ranked fourth in the 2018-19 U.S. Hospitals - Urology by U.S. News and World Report.

The centre provides diagnostic and specialty care for urologic conditions, including urologic cancers, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, urology, male sexual dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, genitourinary injuries, Peyronie's disease, abnormal penile erections, urethral injuries, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, urolithiasis, male infertility and prostate disease. The goal is to provide skilled, compassionate and innovative care.

In addition to conventional treatment, new treatment techniques are practised that can be used for patients with a wide range of conditions, such as urethral reconstruction, prostate imaging and biopsy, cryosurgery and localised cancer radioactive particle implantation.

Treatment of Diseases Ear, Nose and Throat Centre
The Ear, Nose and Throat Center at UCSF Medical Center is ranked seventh in U.S. News and World Report's "2018-19 U.S. Hospitals - Ear, Nose and Throat".

The Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery provides a broad range of services for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of outpatients and inpatients with ear, nose and throat disorders, head and neck surgery, rhinology and endoscopic sinus surgery, endocrine surgery (thyroid and parathyroid), skull base surgery, facial plastic surgery, laryngology, general otolaryngology, sleep surgery, voice and swallowing disorders, hearing.

ENT clinics include: Cochlear Implant Centre; Facial Plastic Surgery; Head and Neck Cancer; ENT - Head and Neck Surgery; Otology and Neuro-Otology; Mishen Bay Salivary Gland Surgery Centre; Mount Zion Salivary Surgery Centre; Sinus Centre; Sleep Disorders Centre; Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Surgery; Voice and Swallowing Rehabilitation; Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery; Voice and Swallowing Centre.

Disease Treatment Center for Rheumatic and Immune Diseases
UCSF Medical Center's Rheumatology Center is ranked seventh in the 2018-19 U.S. Hospitals - Rheumatology by U.S. News and World Report.

UCSF Medical Center is one of the top 10 hospitals in the nation for the treatment of rheumatic diseases, with renowned rheumatologists specializing in a variety of conditions affecting muscles, bones and joints. The centre brings together specialists from several specialties, including rheumatology, orthopaedic surgery, dermatology and orthopaedic surgery, to diagnose and treat more than 100 arthritic conditions. Several of the Centre's doctors are consistently ranked among the best in San Francisco and in the country.

Diseases treated include: ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory bowel disease arthritis, gout, lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, dry syndrome, and vasculitis.

Disease Treatment Geriatric Medicine Centre
The Division of Geriatrics at UCSF Medical Center is ranked eighth in U.S. News and World Report's "2018-19 U.S. Hospitals - Geriatrics".

Seniors in this unit receive personalised care from physicians who specialise in caring for people over the age of 70, and other specialists and health professionals from USCF are also available to care for patients.

Services include doctors, nurses and social workers trained in the specific needs of older people, podiatry, psychology and laboratory aids are available on site, in addition to available physiotherapy and radiology resources nearby. The department's treatment centres include: the Primary Care Centre, the Screening and Acute Care Centre, the Hearing Centre and the Memory and Ageing Centre.

Disease Treatment Orthopaedic Centre
The Department of Orthopaedics at UCSF Medical Center is ranked seventh in the 2018-19 U.S. Hospitals - Orthopaedics by U.S. News and World Report.

The Department of Orthopaedics provides consultation, inpatient management and outpatient care for patients with disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The Department of Joint Reconstructive Surgery is an international leader in minimally invasive and bone conserving techniques and complex hip, knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow arthroplasty.

The centre provides specialist treatment for fractures, complex trauma, foot and ankle disorders, and has cutting-edge equipment and skilled specialists for the management of sports injuries. Conditions treated include: anterior cruciate ligament tears, shoulder osteoarthritis, hip labral tears, hand osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis, knee osteoarthritis, posterior cruciate ligament tears of the knee, rotator cuff tears and tennis elbow.