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James Ostroff

Gastroenterology

James Ostroff, MD

Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics and Radiology; Director, Endoscopy Unit and Gastrointestinal Consultation Service, UCSF

San Francisco, CA

Dr. James W. Ostroff, MD, is a distinguished gastroenterologist at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco, specializing in advanced endoscopic interventions for complex pancreaticobiliary disorders. With over 45 years of experience, he directs the Endoscopy unit and Gastrointestinal Consultation Service, leading one of North America's largest ERCP training programs. His expertise encompasses endoscopic therapy for obstructive jaundice, benign and malignant pancreatic diseases including chronic and

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45+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
  • Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education & Training

  • M.D., 1977 - School of Medicine, Cornell University
  • Residency - School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyAmerica's Top Doctors

    2002-2014 (13 years)

  • Crohns and Colitis AssociationChampion of Hope

    2012

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pancreaticobiliary

Conditions & Treatments

PancreatitisBile Duct DisordersERCP & Biliary Endoscopy

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights
  • Adventist Health St. Helena
  • Enloe Medical Center
  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka
  • UCSF Medical Center

Languages

English[2]

Experience

45+ years in practice