Center for Colorectal Surgery
The UCSF Center for Colorectal Surgery offers the latest surgical treatments for conditions affecting the colon, rectum and anus. These include colorectal cancers as well as noncancerous conditions such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and pelvic floor disorders. Our surgeons are leaders in using minimally invasive techniques, which reduce pain and speed recovery, and perform advanced laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery.
Known for handling the most challenging and complex cases, we routinely care for patients who were turned away by other institutions because they have a rare condition or multiple conditions that make treatment more challenging. We are committed to providing the safest, most effective care to every patient.
Coronavirus update
Get the answersOur providers are available for patient appointments throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place order. Appointment options for new and current patients include:
- Video visits
- In-person visits at UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center locations for diagnostic evaluation, urgent lab work, infusion and radiation therapy
The health, safety and well-being of our patients remains our top priority. Accordingly, UCSF has infection prevention practices and protocols in place at all of our facilities.
Our locations
Clinical trials
Awards & recognition
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Best hospital in Northern California
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Rated high-performing hospital for colon cancer surgery
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International Services
If you live in another country and are coming to UCSF for medical
treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.
Interpreters
UCSF offers language services at no charge for patients with limited
English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.
Hospital Stays
Checking into the hospital? Find helpful information by clicking on the relevant “Your Hospital Stay” booklet: Mission Bay, Parnassus or Mount
Zion.
Your Doctor Visit
See our top 10 tips for making your UCSF doctor’s appointment as stress-free and productive as possible.
Learn moreWhat to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
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Our research initiatives
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UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center Research
UCSF is home to a range of research initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for cancer patients everywhere. This includes research on topics such as immunotherapy, BRCA mutations and molecular diagnostic testing.
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