Summary

Dr. Kimberly Kirkwood is a board-certified oncologist specializing in surgical oncology who brings over four decades of medical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Kirkwood further advanced her surgical skills through a fellowship at Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, establishing a strong foundation in complex oncological procedures. Her extensive experience spanning 41 years has made her a trusted specialist in cancer surgery. She provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Kirkwood practices at several prestigious medical centers throughout San Francisco, including UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion. She focuses on treating various hernia conditions, including ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and sports-related hernias. Her surgical expertise encompasses comprehensive diagnostic testing and specialized pathology evaluations to ensure accurate treatment planning. Patients consistently rate her highly for her care, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 41 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Pancreas Center

1825 4th St # 4San Francisco, CA 94143

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Chinese, Spanish
San Francisco , CASan Clemente , CASan Francisco , CADaly City , CA
Med School: University of Pennsylvania Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogota Facultad De Medicina Med School: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Kimberly S. Kirkwood has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kimberly S. Kirkwood has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Bile Duct Cancer
  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • Gallstones
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Pancreas inflammation (Pancreatitis)
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Spleen Cancer (Splenic Neoplasms)
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center1991

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital1994
Massachusetts General Hospital1986

Medical School

University of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1985

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What languages does Dr. Kimberly Kirkwood speak?
Dr. Kimberly Kirkwood speaks English.
Where is Dr. Kimberly Kirkwood's office located?
Dr. Kimberly Kirkwood's office is located at 1825 4th St # 4, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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