Dr. Gregory Ku, MD, PhD

UCSF Health is internationally renowned for providing patients with specialized and innovative medical care. We support our community's health with hospitals and clinics in San Francisco as well as a regional network of clinics and outpatient centers. Consistently ranked among the nation's best hospitals, UCSF is particularly recognized for excellence in neurology and neurosurgery; cancer care; heart care; diabetes; ear, nose and throat care; and psychiatry and psychology, among other services. We are part of the University of California, San Francisco, one of the nation’s top universities for health sciences research and higher education.

Ernest Bituin, NP, MSN is a highly skilled nurse practitioner based in San Francisco, CA, specializing in the care of patients with cirrhosis. With a master's degree in Acute Care Gerontology and Adult from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Bituin is dedicated to helping patients through their most challenging times, from liver failure to liver transplant surgery. Fluent in French, Spanish, and Tagalog, Bituin's mission is to provide exceptional care and support to patients, guiding them towards a full recovery and a return to normal life. As a member of the California Association for Nurse Practitioners, Bituin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his practice. With a passion for travel, he has volunteered his medical services in Ecuador and Bolivia, and has explored over 40 countries. Committed to making a difference in the world, Bituin is part of UCSF Health, an organization that aims to create a malaria-free world through innovative technologies and collaborations with global partners.Generated from the website

Claudia R. Praglin, NP, MSN is a highly skilled nurse practitioner specializing in the care of intestinal and liver transplant patients. With a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of San Francisco and a master's degree from UCSF, Praglin brings extensive knowledge and expertise to her practice. She has a strong background in transplant coordination and is a member of various professional organizations, including the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the California Association for Nurse Practitioners. Praglin's commitment to providing exceptional care is evident in her work at UCSF Health, where she focuses on pre- and post-operative care for transplant patients. Her dedication to improving patient outcomes and her involvement in cutting-edge research initiatives, such as partnering with organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Google to combat malaria, further demonstrate her passion for advancing healthcare. Generated from the website