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Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Nancy L. Ascher, MD, PhD)

(21 Ratings)

Specializes in: Transplant Surgery, General Practice, General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

University of Michigan Medical School (1974)

Professional interests include: liver transplant

505 Parnassus Avenue M-884
San Francisco, CA 94143

(415) 353-8615

Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD is a transplant surgeon in San Francisco, CA specializing in transplant surgery, general practice, general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1974 and has 51 years of experience. Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD is affiliated with UCSF Health, Hill Physicians, UCSF DEPT OF SURGERY and Kidney Transplant Center.

Office Locations

Address:

400 Parnassus Avenue Floor 7
San Francisco, CA 94143

Address:

400 Parnassus Avenue Seventh Floor
San Francisco, CA 94143

Address:

1825 Fourth Street Sixth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158

Address:

400 PARNASSUS AVENUE
San Francisco, CA 94143

Address:

400 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA

Address:

505 Parnassus Avenue M-884
San Francisco, CA 94143

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"It is a little early to tell whether (FK 506) is a significant advance," said Dr. Nancy Ascher, a liver transplant surgeon at UC San Francisco.”—"Science / Medicine : Promise Seen in Drug to Prevent Organ Rejection", Los Angeles Times, August 2024

“In this program, renowned transplant surgeon Nancy Ascher offers her personal insights as a transplant surgeon and organ donor.”—"Arts & Culture Newsletter: Playwright Melinda Lopez cooks up her 'Black Beans Project' at the Globe", The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 2023

“The Surgeon's Cut (Netflix) Four surgeons from around the world who are pioneers in their fields reflect on their lives and professions (pictured: Nancy Ascher and her team).”—"What to watch on Wednesday: 'The Surgeon's Cut' on Netflix", Washington Post, December 2020

abdominal surgery	14
doctor visit	10
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
transplant procedures	14
urologic procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	21
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	76

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	43
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
transplant procedures	11
urologic procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	43
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	67

doctor visit	25
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	26
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	104

doctor visit	18

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

doctor visit	12
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	18
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
transplant procedures	13
urologic procedures	13

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

doctor visit	21
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	38

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	40
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	43

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD treated as a transplant surgeon in San Francisco, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, transplant procedures and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	30
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
transplant procedures	12
urologic procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	35
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	19

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	0
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1974. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1974)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (1981)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCSF Health

Hill Physicians

UCSF DEPT OF SURGERY

Kidney Transplant Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Blue Shield, Aetna, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Central Health, Chinese Community Health Plan and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Blue Shield

Aetna

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Health Net

Central Health

Chinese Community Health Plan

Canopy Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Francisco, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nancy Louise Ascher, MD PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
One Lambda, Inc.	$397 $397
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$149 ZORTRESS $149
Wako Life Sciences, Inc.	$48 Wako HCC Biomarker(s) DCP and AFP-L3 $48

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$397
Food and Beverage	$197

Biography

Dr. Nancy Ascher's areas of specialization are general practice, general surgery, and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Dr. Ascher's clinical interests encompass liver transplant. Her professional affiliations include UCSF Health and Hill Physicians. Dr. Ascher appears to be an in-network provider for Blue Shield, Anthem, Health Net, and more. According to Hill Physicians, new patients are welcome to contact her office in San Francisco, CA. She attended the University of Michigan Medical School and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota and a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. She has received the distinction of San Francisco Super Doctors.

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Education & Training

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Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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