Adil I. Daud

MD

Oncologist and melanoma specialist
Immunotherapy researcher, history and literature buff

Dr. Adil Daud, an oncologist, specializes in melanoma and other skin cancers. He is co-director of the Melanoma Center. In addition to caring for patients, he directs research to better understand the biology of melanoma and to develop new treatments. He has developed and led many clinical trials that have expanded the use of gene therapy for melanoma.

Daud earned a medical degree at the Government Medical College, Nagpur. He completed both an internship and a residency in internal medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Prior to joining UCSF Medical Center, he was a researcher at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, for seven years.

Daud has won numerous awards, including a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology and selection as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

  • Education

    Government Medical College, Nagpur, 1986

  • Residencies

    Indiana University School of Medicine, 1997

  • Fellowships

    Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 2000

  • Board Certifications

    Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Hindi

The future of cancer therapy is here, and it is immunotherapy. And it arrived a lot sooner than expected!

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    359 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 20, 2024
    Dr Daud goes above and beyond every time - he has literally saved my life twice in 10 years and I am forget grateful for his knowledge, care and willingness to listen to my concerns.
    Sep 13, 2024
    Wonderful
    Aug 29, 2024
    Dr Daud is a Blessing. We appreciate him and his team's.
    Aug 17, 2024
    I received optimum care from my provider, and I would highly recommend him to friends.
    Aug 15, 2024
    Dr. Daud was amazing. He answered all of my questions and explained everything to me in a way that ai could fully understand him.
    Aug 04, 2024
    Dr Daud listens very well. Addresses my concerns and takes them seriously . Explains clearly the treatment plan.
    Jun 27, 2024
    Very good is not an adequate rating for Dr Daud. Interacting with him is an excellent experience. He is very personable and treats you as an equal individual as opposed to some providers who believe they are on a different level. A caring individual who leaves you feeling he really cares for me as an individual and not just another patient. Extremely thorough. Can't say enough about Dr Daud as a physician and a person. 5+++ stars. A major asset for the UC medical system
    Jun 27, 2024
    Excellent
    Jun 17, 2024
    Dr Daud is the best physician and also most caring physician. He has a good sense of humour plus a wealth of knowledge. He is always thinking of how to alleviate my fear of the return of my melanoma. He's great, period!
    Jun 14, 2024
    I have had Dr Daud as one of my physicians for about 10 years now and as always he remains one of, if not my most favorite doctor! So patient, concerned and knowledgeable. I am forever grateful for his care.
    Jun 03, 2024
    Dr Adirl Dauad is very patient to listen to my daughter and me. Highly reccomend Dr Daud..
    May 25, 2024
    Dr Daud gives me complete confidence of the care & expertise that he provides me. He is friendly, listens well, explains well & seems to genuinely care about my treatment & wellbeing. Battling cancer is a team effort & he is the leader of my team.
    May 05, 2024
    Great doctor
    Apr 25, 2024
    Outstanding
    Apr 13, 2024
    Everyone at UCSF do I have seen have been very professional and great
    Apr 07, 2024
    Dr. Daud is simply the best. He is always outstanding as a person and doctor.
    Apr 07, 2024
    Dr Daud is caring, compassionate & pro-active
    Apr 01, 2024
    An excellent interaction.
    Mar 29, 2024
    Dr Daud and his team are engaging, caring and exceed my expectations
    Mar 08, 2024
    Dr Daud was helpful in reviewing my Brain MRI and my PetCT for survey and f/u reasons. Glad it was all improved and no big concerns. Kind, reassuring and always wonderful Doc who literally saved my life.
    Jan 07, 2024
    UCSF is the best. They make you feel like you're part of the family and how they treat you and how they keep you informed of what's going on and how they are always there when something is going on. It Hass to be taken care of they always take care of your needs.
    Jan 07, 2024
    Very good should be excellent.
    Jan 06, 2024
    Dr Daud is amazing :-)
    Dec 16, 2023
    Dr Daud is superior. He listened, explained and reassured me.
    Nov 25, 2023
    An excellent caregiver in all respects. Very grateful.
    Nov 23, 2023
    Dr Daud and his teams are excellent with the health care they provide. God Bless them all
    Oct 15, 2023
    Dr. Daud is one of the BEST physicians I have ever had treatment from. He makes it seem like he has all day for just me. He answers all my questions patiently, and involves me in my treatments. I really feel I am part of the team to cure my cancer and not just a patient/ victim of it.
    Oct 06, 2023
    I've never met a doctor like Adil Daud. He inspires me to think bigger and more ambitiously about about medicine and my own health.
    Sep 29, 2023
    The absolute best!
    Sep 23, 2023
    Dr Daud is excellent. Love him, and already have recommended!
    Aug 19, 2023
    Technology worked fine. Physician was responsive, understanding, and helpful (as usual).
    Aug 17, 2023
    I enjoy very much working with Dr. Daud.
    Aug 10, 2023
    Dr Daud was incredibly attentive, helpful and compassionate to my situation. He followed through quickly to help find a resolution to my issue. I appreciate the wonderful doctor and person he is!
    Aug 04, 2023
    Dr Daud is kind, empathetic and professional. He listened and gave me options to choose. He reassured me and promised to make decision after he spoke with other physicians who are taking care of me. He said he would present my case at the tumor board for more suggestions.
    Aug 03, 2023
    Outstanding in every respect.
    Jul 28, 2023
    Wouldn't change a thing
    Jun 23, 2023
    Dr. Daud is the best!!
    Jun 22, 2023
    The doctor and his Fellow MD are great. I like an appreciate their treatment and concern for me. I am concerned that my communications to my doctor will be lost, overlooked or just not read. Somehow the communication system needs to be improved.
    Jun 09, 2023
    All doctors I've dealt with from UCSF have been very good polite and extremely professional
    Jun 02, 2023
    Dr. Daud has been consistent in his care and concern for my health, as has the whole team. My thanks and appreciation to them all.
    May 25, 2023
    Felt that doctor really heard what I was saying and gave clear answer
    Apr 27, 2023
    I enjoy working with Dr. Daud very much.
    Apr 20, 2023
    All good
    Apr 13, 2023
    Dr. Daud is excellent and I highly recommend him to anyone who has melanoma
    Mar 28, 2023
    I adore my Doctor! Saved my life!
    Mar 11, 2023
    Dr. Adil is excellent- good listener, explains well and very easy to talk to.
    Mar 10, 2023
    Moderately hard of hearing. Wearing masks made understanding slightly more difficult.
    Mar 09, 2023
    I'm in year three with Dr. Daud. He's a friendly, professional, knowledgeable doctor who goes beyond just creating the melanoma follow up conditions of the moment to considering other health conditions of mine.
    Feb 20, 2023
    Dr. Daud is the bestI'm blessed to be his patient.
    Feb 17, 2023
    We are continually impressed with the expertise, and fine customer service that we receive from Dr. Daud and his team.
    Feb 17, 2023
    I had some concerns to some new pumps in my chest and he referred me immediatly to the appropriate MD to help me. Fantastic
    Feb 12, 2023
    Dr. Daud has really improved his bedside manner compared to how he was initially. It is an amazing improvement!
    Feb 11, 2023
    VERY,VERY EXCELLENT VISIT!
    Feb 10, 2023
    Dr. Daud listens, shares his amazing knowledge with me respectfully and includes me and my husband in the conversation about my treatment.
    Feb 01, 2023
    Experience was extremely good.
    Dec 01, 2022
    Exelent expierece.

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    Advanced skin cancer was once a death sentence. Immunotherapy Is changing that.

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