News & Highlights

Dr. Farnoosh Nik-Ahd graduated cum laude with dual bachelor’s degrees in Neuroscience and Women’s Studies from UCLA. She then earned her MD at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, where she

Congratulations to Michelle Van Kuiken, MD, who has been named the Kutzmann Endowed Professor of Clinical Urology. For Dr. Van Kuiken, who joined UCSF in 2020, the honor is both a professional

Dr. Chappidi earned her undergraduate degree with Honors in Neuroscience from Brown University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa. She completed her medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of

Dr. Sekar completed his undergraduate training at Emory University where he earned a degree in Economics with concentrations in Health Economics and Behavioral Economics, graduating cum laude. He then

Dr. Thomas W. Gaither, MD, MAS, completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University, Bloomington, earning dual degrees in neuroscience and psychology with highest distinction. Following a brief

Natalia Leva received her undergraduate education from the University of California, Berkeley where she studied English literature and Modern Dance. She earned her medical degree from Stanford

UCSF Urology has named Sima P. Porten, MD, MPH as Chief of Urologic Oncology, a role that recognizes her exceptional clinical expertise, research leadership, and long-standing commitment to advancing care for patients with genitourinary cancer.