Summary

Dr. James Rubenstein is an oncology specialist who has dedicated 34 years to cancer care. He earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed his residency at Stanford University School of Medicine in 1995, followed by fellowship training at UCSF in 1997. Dr. Rubenstein holds board certifications in both internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and radiation oncology from the American Board of Radiology. He provides care in English.

Dr. Rubenstein practices at multiple UCSF locations throughout San Francisco, including UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion, UCSF Health St Marys Hospital, and UCSF Cancer Hospital at Mission Bay. He specializes in treating patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other lymphoma types, while also managing nausea and vomiting that can result from cancer treatments. His expertise includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and creatinine tests to monitor patient health during treatment. Patients rate Dr. Rubenstein 5.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 34 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • UCSF
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Hematology, Blood & Marrow Transplant, and Cellular Therapy (HBC) Program

400 Parnassus Ave # 4San Francisco, CA 94143

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OncologyOncologyNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
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34 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English, Spanish
San Francisco , CASan Clemente , CASan Jose , CASan Francisco , CA
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by James L. Rubenstein

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Medical Specialties

James L. Rubenstein has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

James L. Rubenstein has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Biological Therapy (Immunotherapy)
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Brain Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastasis
  • Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

James L. Rubenstein holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine and Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Radiology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and board certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UCSF in 1997.

Residency

Completed their residency at Stanford University School of Medicine in 1995 and Stanford University School of Medicine in 1993.

Medical School

Graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1992.

NPI Number

James L. Rubenstein's NPI number is 1972552784.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is James Rubenstein's office located?
James Rubenstein's office is located at 400 Parnassus Ave # 4, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
What languages does James Rubenstein speak?
James Rubenstein speaks English.
Which hospitals is James Rubenstein affiliated with?
James Rubenstein is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights, University Of California San Francisco Medical Center At Mount Zion, Ucsf Health St Marys Hospital, and Ucsf Cancer Hospital At Mission Bay.
Does James Rubenstein accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that James Rubenstein accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does James Rubenstein accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
James Rubenstein has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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