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Alexandra Hotca-Cho, MD

Alexandra Hotca-Cho, MD

Assistant Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology

Marathon runner, traveler

Meet Dr. Hotca-Cho

Empowering patients as their strongest advocate and supporting them through every challenge.

Dr. Hotca specializes in treating gastrointestinal cancers, with expertise in advanced radiation therapy techniques such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and respiratory gating. These approaches are designed to optimize treatment outcomes and minimize side effects. Her research focuses on enhancing patient quality of life through preventive strategies and identifying predictive biomarkers for radiation-induced toxicities. Dr. Hotca is dedicated to providing exceptional care to the diverse patient community at UCSF.

 

Education

Education

2023-2024 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Chief Resident Radiation Oncology
2020-2024 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Residency Radiation Oncology
2019-2020 Lenox Hill Hospital – Northwell Health Internship Internal Medicine
2015-2019 Drexel University College of Medicine MD Medicine
2014 Hunter College – CUNY BA Biology

 

 

Professional Experience

Professional Experience

2024-present University of California, San Francisco Assistant Professor Radiation Oncology
              

Awards & Honors

2024 Resident Clinical Excellence Award – Mount Sinai Hospital
2019 The Luther W. Brady, MD Award – Drexel University College of Medicine

Redefining Possible