San Francisco Surgical Associates

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General Surgery, Colorectal, Laparoscopic and Endocrine

Surgical Excellence – Compassionate Care - Specialist Expertise - Serving the Bay Area Since 1939

San Francisco Surgical Medical Group is a state-of-the-art surgical practice comprised of surgeons spanning the fields of colorectal, endocrine, laparoscopic, and general surgery. Our surgeons have all completed intensive speciality training at leading Centers of Excellence. Our surgeons perform procedures laparoscopically, using minimally invasive techniques, wherever possible, for conditions ranging from gallbladder removal, colon and rectal diseases, digestive diseases, incisiona, ventral, inguinal hernia repairs. In addition, we perform an extensive range procedures to treat diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, anorectal conditions such as anal fistula and hemorrhoid, common skin problems such as sebaceous cyst, abscess, and pilonidal cleft-lift  surgery.

Our Surgeons

Michael E. Abel, MD, FACS, FASCRS

General & Colorectal Surgeon

Chair, Department of Surgery, California Pacific Medical Center

Director, Colorectal Cancer Center of Excellence Program

Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCSF

Michael E. Abel, MD is a general and colorectal surgeon. He is a Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCSF. He serves as Chair of the Department of Surgery at CPMC and Director of the Colorectal Cancer Center of Excellence Program. Dr. Abel earned his MD from Case Western Reserve, completed []

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Laurence F. Yee, MD, FACS, FASCRS

General & Colorectal Surgeon

Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCSF

Director, Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery, California Pacific Medical Center

Laurence F. Yee, MD is a general and colorectal surgeon and Associate Clinical Professor of  Surgery at UCSF. He also serves as Director of the Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery Program at CPMC.  Dr. Yee  received his MD from the University of Pittsburgh, completed his general surgery residency training at UCSF, and thereafter a []

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Michelle L. Li, MD, FACS

General & Endocrine Surgeon

Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCSF

Vice-Chair of the Department of Surgery, CPMC

Michelle L. Li, MD  is a  general and endocrine surgeon and Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCSF and Vice-Chair of the Department of Surgery at CPMC. Dr. Li received her MD from University of California, San Diego and completed her general surgery residency at UCSF. Dr. Li has extensive expertise in the treatment of benign and []

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T. Philip Chung, MD, FACS, FASCRS

General & Colorectal Surgeon

Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCSF

Director, Colorectal Cancer Surgery, CPMC

Site Director, Northern California Colorectal Collaborative

T. Philip Chung, MD is a general and colorectal surgeon and Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCSF. He is also Site Director of the Northern California Colorectal Collaborative and Director of Colorectal Cancer Surgery at CPMC. Dr. Chung earned his MD from the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of []

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Vanessa Armet Talbott, MD

General & Colorectal Surgeon

Vanessa Armet Talbott, MD is a general and colorectal surgeon. Dr. Talbott received her medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She then completed general surgery residency training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Oregon Health & []

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Anthony I. Suillaro, MD

General & Colon Rectal Surgery

Dr. Squillaro practices the full spectrum of colorectal and general surgery. He has a particularly strong experience and interest in advanced robotic surgery to treat colon & rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and complex pelvic floor disorders such as rectal prolapse. In addition, he treats common anorectal pathologies such as []

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Yanek S. Y. Chiu, MD, FACS, FASCRS

General & Colorectal Surgeon

Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCSF

Yanek S. Y. Chiu, MD is a general and colorectal surgeon and Clinical Professor of  Surgery at UCSF.  Dr. Chiu received his MD from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency training at  Boston University Medical Center. This was followed by a postgraduate fellowship in colon and rectal []

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Testimonials

Best possible experience! I experienced nothing but kind, compassionate, care from the moment I walked in the door until the moment I left.

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News

Nationally Recognized for the Care of Rectal Cancer

California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) was recently recognized as a Rectal Cancer Center of Excellence, the 9th institution in the country to earn this accreditation. Our surgical program allows our cancer patients to benefit from compassionate care, leading-edge research and the opportunity to enroll in clinical trials of the latest therapies for cancers at all stages of the illness. Nationally Recognized for the Care of Rectal Cancer

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Patient Portal

The patient portal is a free service for both patients offering a secure and confidential way to:

  • Send a message to your surgeon
  • Request an appointment
  • Refill a current medication
  • View your lab results including comparisons with past results
  • View electronic health information when available online
  • View upcoming appointments
  • View information about past visits
  • Refer a friend, relative or acquaintance to one of our surgeons

If you are a new or prospective patient and do not have any account, you will be asked to create one.

Patient Portal Sign In

Note: The patient portal is a third-party tool operated by Brown & Toland Physicians. The patient portal is for routine requests and communication. We strive to respond to messages within 24-48 hours during normal working hours and the next 1-2 days after weekends and holidays.  For urgent matters, please call the office directly at (415) 668-0411 and for emergencies, please call 911.

Locations

We have three convenient San Francisco locations in Pacific Heights, Laurel Heights, and the Mission District.

1100 Van Ness

1100 Van Ness #1040
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 923-3020
Fax: (415) 441-7486
Parking is available in the garage off Cedar

Laurel Heights

3838 California St. #616
San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: (415) 668-0411
Fax: (415) 668-6352
Parking is available in the garage in the building,
enter on California Street between Cherry and Arguello

Mission Bernal

1580 Valencia Street
Suite 607
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone 415-213-7971
Fax 415-285-2833
Parking is available in the garage on San Jose Avenue between Guerrio and Valencia