Summary

Dr. Kenzo Hirose is a medical oncologist and surgical oncologist who combines expertise in cancer medicine with advanced surgical techniques. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at UCSF in 2006, followed by a fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in 2008. With 27 years of experience in oncology, Dr. Hirose has developed specialized knowledge in treating complex cancers. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Hirose practices at the Pancreas Center in San Francisco, California, and maintains affiliations with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. His clinical focus centers on treating liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma. He performs pathology tests to accurately diagnose cancer types and stages. Dr. Hirose also provides infusion therapy for patients receiving chemotherapy treatments and conducts surgical pathology procedures to guide treatment decisions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 27 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cleveland Clinic
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Pancreas Center

1825 4th St # 4San Francisco, CA 94143

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Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kenzo Hirose

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kenzo Hirose has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kenzo Hirose has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Hernia
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Diseases
  • Pancreas inflammation (Pancreatitis)
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Diseases
  • Surgery
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic2008

Residency

UCSF2006
UCSF2000

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Kenzo Hirose accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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What languages does Dr. Kenzo Hirose speak?
Dr. Kenzo Hirose speaks English.
Does Dr. Kenzo Hirose accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. Kenzo Hirose accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Kenzo Hirose affiliated with?
Dr. Kenzo Hirose is affiliated with The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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