Utku Kandemir, MD | San Francisco, CA | Orthopedic Surgeon

.about .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr. Utku Kandemir treats leg fractures, arm fractures, and fall-related injuries and has practiced orthopedic surgery for 33 years. He is affiliated with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and sees patients in San Francisco, California. He speaks Chinese and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Kandemir 4.71 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.7

17 Ratings
33 years of experience
46 insurance plans accepted
speaks Chinese, Spanish
Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi
10 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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

Based on patient feedback. Read the reviews

Utku Kandemir's Ratings and Reviews

4.7

17 Ratings with 10 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

How was your appointment with
Utku Kandemir?

Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

17 ratings & reviews

Sort:

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 reviews

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

The service I received was excellent everyone was courteous

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

July 30th, 2026 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr. Utku Kandemir MD is knowledgeable and professional. Dr. Roger Stig Olson NP is excellent & outstanding with patient care & caring.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

January 28th, 2026 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Speech was unclear

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

July 23rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Excellent surgeon, can't complain about the results, but communication was next to non-existant and it was a bit tricky to get answers. Felt rushed.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

June 11th, 2025 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

I have recommended Dr. Kandemir to many people In mt community

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

April 30th, 2025 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Very thorough history, assessment, discussion of alternatives and plan of treatment.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

April 19th, 2025 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Without question, Utku Kandemir, MD is the best trauma surgeon in the Bay Area. UCSF is fortunate to have him.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling
Saw me in a timely manner
Staff was courteous

April 12th, 2025 | Source: Partner

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Saved my son's leg. I'll never forget this man.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

Needs Improvement

January 7th, 2024

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr Kandemir gave me a very clear explanation of my injury with the xray views on his computer screen. He also gave me the choice of surgery or no surgery as this injury can heal on its own as long as no weight is exerted on the knee. However, Dr. Kandemir said he is very good at this surgery and he could put my knee back to its original condition if I so chose.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 26th, 2019

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr. Kandemir is an MD who truly cares about the patient. After suffering a commuted patellar fracture with internal fixator failure I was going no where with my local doctors. Dr. Kandemir accepted my case, immediately repaired the damage and has guided me through the year-long recovery process. He and his staff has been very caring, honest and professional. If you have a complex injury this is the guy who can help.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 6th, 2015

UCSF Orthopedic Trauma Service

1500 Owens StSan Francisco, CA 94158

Tel: (415) 353-9400

Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Center

1825 4th St # 5San Francisco, CA 94143

Tel: (415) 353-2967


Utku Kandemir, MD	David G. Mohler, MD	Marc R. Safran, MD	Jeffrey Yao, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (17 Ratings)	4.2 (17 Ratings)	3.3 (28 Ratings)	4.7 (58 Ratings)
33 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	39 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
San Francisco , CA	Redwood City , CA	Redwood City , CA	Redwood City , CA
Med School: Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi	Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: Cornell. University Medical College
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

Search for your insurance and plan

Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Congenital Hip Dysplasia
General Orthopedics
Herniated Disc
Joint Pain/Swelling
Joint Replacement
Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Surgery
Laminectomy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Scoliosis
Sports Medicine
Surgery

Utku Kandemir holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi in 1993.

NPI Number

Utku Kandemir's NPI number is 1417901984.

Svetlana Anatolievna Boyle
Nurse Practitioner
| San Francisco, CA
(0)
Kristine Amy Cavan
Nurse Practitioner
| Pasadena, CA
(0)
Dr. George Michael Savage, MD
Emergency Medicine
41 Years Exp | Portola Valley, CA
(0)
Dr. Mark Wilson Warshaw, MD
Adolescent Medicine
53 Years Exp | San Francisco, CA
(4)
Dr. Edward Chih-Yu Sun, MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
30 Years Exp | San Mateo, CA
(22)
Dr. Youjeong Kim, MD
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
25 Years Exp | San Francisco, CA
(18)
Dr. Alexis Baochuyen Dang, MD
Sports Medicine
22 Years Exp | San Francisco, CA
(3)
Dr. Barry Allan Rose, MD
Hand Surgery
47 Years Exp | Fremont, CA
(20)
Dr. Leonard Gordon, MD
Hand Surgery
55 Years Exp | San Francisco, CA
(7)
Dr. L. Kaleb Friend, MD
Sports Medicine
25 Years Exp | Washington, DC
(21)

What languages does Utku Kandemir speak?: Utku Kandemir speaks Chinese and Spanish.
Does Utku Kandemir accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Utku Kandemir accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Utku Kandemir accepting new patients?: Utku Kandemir is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Utku Kandemir's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Where is Utku Kandemir's office located?: Utku Kandemir's office is located at 1500 Owens St, San Francisco, CA, 94158.
Which hospitals is Utku Kandemir affiliated with?: Utku Kandemir is affiliated with Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital And Trauma Center.

This provider profile is built using data from:

NPPES NPI Registry
State medical licensing boards
Healthcare system and provider network data

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.

Copyright © 2026 Vitals Consumer Services, LLC. US Patent No. 8, 694, 441. All Rights Reserved.
As more fully set forth in this website's terms of use . (1) nothing contained on or offered by or through this website should be construed as medical advice and should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment. Vitals Consumer Services, LLC ("Vitals"). the provider of this website, does not recommend or endorse any particular healthcare provider whose information or ratings appear on this website; and (2) Vitals has granted you a limited license to access and use this website for your own noncommercial use. You are not permitted to copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, mirror, frame, scrape, extract, wrap, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any part or aspect of this website.