Oncology
Alan Venook, MD
Madden Family Distinguished Professor of Medical Oncology and Translational Research; Shorenstein Associate Director for Program Development, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center; Professor, Department of Medicine (Hematology/Oncology)
Alan P. Venook, MD, is a renowned medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He leads the GI Oncology Program at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, overseeing a robust portfolio of clinical trials for patients requiring novel therapies. His clinical expertise encompasses anal cancer, colon cancer, esophageal cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer), liver metastases, Lynch syndrome, pancrea
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- University of California, San Francisco — M.D., Medicine, 1980
- University of California, Davis — Residency, Internal Medicine
- University of California, San Francisco — Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology
- Rutgers University — B.A.
Peer Recognition
- Colon Cancer Alliance — Heroes of Hope Award
2017
- Giants of Cancer Care — Giant of Cancer Care in GI Oncology
2019
- Healthnetwork Foundation — Service Excellence Award
2011
- National Cancer Institute — Director's Service Award
2010
- National Comprehensive Cancer Network — Board of Producers Award
2013
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
- UCSF Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice