Dr. Harold R. Collard, MD, MS

Dr. Johannes Kratz, MD is a highly skilled thoracic surgeon at UCSF Health in San Francisco, CA. Specializing in disorders of the trachea, chest wall, lung, esophagus, and mediastinum, Dr. Kratz is the director of the program for advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery. With a focus on robotic surgery outcomes, lung and esophageal cancers, and personalized treatment for thoracic tumors, Dr. Kratz is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through his research and expertise. Dr. Kratz earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in general surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. He also holds a master's degree in philosophy from Stanford University. Dr. Kratz is a member of several prestigious medical societies and has received recognition for his exceptional patient care. With his passion for helping others and his commitment to advancing the field of thoracic surgery, Dr. Kratz is a trusted and respected physician in his field.Generated from the website

Dr. I-Chow (Joe) Hsu, MD, FACR, FASTRO is a highly skilled radiation oncologist based in San Francisco, CA. With expertise in brachytherapy and hyperthermia, Dr. Hsu specializes in treating cancers of the genital and urinary organs, as well as gynecologic cancers. He is known for his patient-centered approach and is a trusted member of the medical community, serving as a professor and actively participating in professional societies. Dr. Hsu received his medical degree from the prestigious Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed his residency in radiation oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Columbia University. He is a fellow of the American College of Radiology and the American Society for Radiation Oncology, and he chairs the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group's committee on brachytherapy. Patients appreciate Dr. Hsu's excellent communication skills and his ability to provide thorough and detailed explanations of treatment options.Generated from the website

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.