Summary

Dr. Alan Venook is an oncology and hematology specialist who earned his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine and completed his residency at UC Davis Medical Center. With 46 years of experience treating cancer patients, he has developed extensive expertise in caring for individuals facing complex blood disorders and various forms of cancer. Dr. Venook is fluent in Spanish, Chinese, English, and Russian, allowing him to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Venook practices at several UCSF locations throughout San Francisco, California, including the Medical Center at Mount Zion and the Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. He specializes in treating colorectal cancer, including cases where the cancer has spread or returned after initial treatment. His approach includes infusion therapy and intravenous chemotherapy to help patients fight their cancer. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.9 out of 5 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.9
  • 46 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, Russian
  • Uc Davis Medical Center
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 5 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Alan Paul Venook has 7 locations

UCSF Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Clinic

1825 4th St Fl 4San Francisco, CA 94143

Ucsf Betty Irene Moore Womens Hospital

1855 4th StSan Francisco, CA 94143

Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital

900 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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San Francisco , CARedwood City , CAEmeryville , CASan Clemente , CA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Alan Paul Venook has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alan Paul Venook has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Cancer Chemoembolization (Therapeutic Chemoembolization)
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Colon Cancer
  • Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Glandular Cancer (Adenocarcinoma)
  • Hematology
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Liver Cancer
  • Metastasis
  • Metastatic Breast Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Uc Davis Medical Center

Medical School

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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What languages does Dr. Alan Venook speak?
Dr. Alan Venook speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, and Russian.
Which hospitals is Dr. Alan Venook affiliated with?
Dr. Alan Venook is affiliated with University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion, Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights, Ucsf Health St Marys Hospital, Cpmc Van Ness Campus, and Ucsf Cancer Hospital At Mission Bay.

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