About Us
Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco.
Welcome from the Chair
Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco. We are international leaders in the field of radiation medicine, with a history of pioneering research and technological innovations that have improved radiation treatment all over the world.
UCSF is the largest university in the United States devoted to medicine and health sciences, and we are part of the University of California system of medical centers. We belong to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network; an alliance of the world’s top cancer centers. The UCSF Radiation Oncology team is a driving force in radiation therapy—pioneering significant advances in cancer treatment.
Our primary goal is the best possible care for our patients and the most compassionate support for their families. We know that truly impactful care means carefully listening to patients, understanding their goals, needs, and detailed medical histories, to design individualized treatments – because every patient is unique.
Catherine Park, MD
Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology