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Dr. Assad Hassoun, MD

Dr. Assad Hassoun, MD

San Francisco, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hassoun, Transplant Surgeon in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Assad Hassoun, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Hassoun graduated from University of Mosul / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Hassoun is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hassoun’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hassoun’s office at (415) 600-1000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hassoun?

    Dr. Assad Hassoun, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hassoun empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Surgical Oncology, Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Liver, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Francisco/CA community, Dr. Hassoun is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Hassoun go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic | University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic

    • Residency: Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, General Surgery | Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center | Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Mosul, Coll of Med, Mosul, Iraq | University of Mosul / College of Medicine | University of Mosul / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hassoun board certified in Transplant Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Assad Hassoun, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Hassoun speak?

    Dr. Hassoun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hassoun treat?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Hassoun diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hassoun. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Cancer of the pancreas
    • Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
    • Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
    • Pancreas Cancer
    • Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
    • Pancreatic Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
    • C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
    • C251: Malignant neoplasm of body of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Other Specific Pancreatic Disease
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas
    • Miscellaneous Pancreas Disorders
    • Named Pancreatic Conditions
    • Other Defined Pancreas Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K862: Cyst of pancreas
    • K8689: Other specified diseases of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis
    • Chronic Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Hereditary pancreatitis
    • Pancreas Tissue Death
    • Necrotic Pancreatitis
    • Long-Term Pancreas Inflammation
    • Ongoing Pancreatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8591: Acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis, unspecified
    • K861: Other chronic pancreatitis

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Incisional Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Growth of Unknown Type
    • Digestive Disease
    • Digestive tract tumor of unknown nature
    • GI growth of unknown type
    • Indeterminate digestive mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D490: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Other Bile Duct Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Miscellaneous Cholangitis
    • Unspecified Bile Duct Infection
    • Other Types of Cholangitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8309: Other cholangitis

    Does Dr. Hassoun accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hassoun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 600-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hassoun accept in San Francisco, CA?

    Dr. Hassoun in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Contra Costa

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • Sutter Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hassoun's office located?

    Dr. Assad Hassoun's Primary Practice

    3838 California St

    San Francisco, CA 94118

    (415) 600-1000

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    Dr. Assad Hassoun's Practice 2

    2340 Clay St Fl 4

    San Francisco, CA 94115

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    Dr. Assad Hassoun's Practice 3

    795 El Camino Real

    Palo Alto, CA 94301

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    What is Dr. Hassoun's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hassoun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982625349.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hassoun?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hassoun

    What is Dr. Assad Hassoun's specialty?

    Dr. Hassoun is a Transplant Surgeon near San Francisco, CA. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Hassoun to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Assad Hassoun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hassoun is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Transplant Surgeon?

    Explore Transplant Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Assad Hassoun accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Assad Hassoun is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Assad Hassoun offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hassoun's office at (415) 600-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Assad Hassoun?

    Please contact Dr. Hassoun's office at (415) 600-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Assad Hassoun have?

    Dr. Assad Hassoun is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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