Raymond K. Hsu

MD MAS

Nephrologist

Dr. Raymond Hsu is a nephrologist who treats patients with a broad spectrum of kidney diseases, providing care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In his clinic, he sees patients with all presentations of chronic kidney disease, difficult-to-control hypertension (high blood pressure), glomerulonephritis, pregnancy-related kidney diseases and other kidney disorders. He also treats patients with end-stage renal disease who are on long-term dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

Hsu's research uses administrative and clinical data to better understand which populations tend to be affected with acute and chronic renal diseases as well as their outcomes.

Hsu earned his medical degree from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in nephrology at UCSF. He also has a master of advanced study degree in clinical research from UCSF.

  • Education

    Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 2005

    UCSF, M.A.S., Clinical Research, 2012

  • Residencies

    University of Washington School of Medicine, 2008

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Nephrology, 2011

  • Board Certifications

    Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

  • Languages

    Mandarin

Conditions I specialize in

  • Acute kidney failure

  • Chronic kidney failure

  • Electrolyte disorders

  • Glomerulonephritis

  • IgA nephropathy

  • Kidney stones

  • Lupus nephritis

  • Nephrotic syndrome

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    122 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 27, 2024
    Dr Hsu was amazing. Well worth the wait and hassles to get the appt. He was extremely patient and knowledgeable. He took as much time as needed to answer all of our many questions. We didn't feel rushed, and felt line he genuinely cared about my disease and situation. One of the best experiences I've had with any doctor or specialist.
    Aug 03, 2024
    Dr Hsu is excellent. He is very well prepared to visit the patient and makes very well decisions.
    May 26, 2024
    Dr. Raymond Hsu has been my care provider for more than 6 years. He is amazing and on the Top of the List! He is caring, extremely professional and always willing to answer my questions with his straight forward approach. I know he is always looking out for my best interest and I have zero doubt that the information and recommendations he gives me are what is best for me and my situation. I can not say enough good things about Dr. Hsu!
    May 25, 2024
    Dr. R. Hsu is an outstanding provider and an exceptional human being!
    May 24, 2024
    Doctor is great. Very knowledgeable and caring. I'm very fortunate to have him as a doctor.
    Apr 27, 2024
    I have been very happy with Dr Hsu as my physician.
    Mar 31, 2024
    Dr Hsu was everything I would expect in a skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate and communicative physician
    Dec 03, 2023
    Dr. Hsu is excellent.
    Nov 17, 2023
    Dr. Hsu is absolutely fantastic and I consider myself very fortunate to have him as my doctor!
    Nov 11, 2023
    I trust dr Hsu with my healthcare decisions
    Oct 26, 2023
    Overall experience exceeded expectations from what I've experienced with other providers
    Oct 18, 2023
    Excellent and very professional doctor
    Sep 29, 2023
    Top notch all the way. Excellent
    Aug 31, 2023
    Dr. Hsu is absolutely wonderful in all respects. He has been treating me for nearly a year now including office visits and an out-patient procedure. He is clearly a highly trained and knowledgeable specialist and at the same time he is very friendly, down-to-earth, caring and a great listener. He answered all of my questions. He has a treatment plan for me and explained all of it. I am very grateful Dr. Hsu is my physician.
    Aug 04, 2023
    Ucsf has the most caring bright Doctors and im beyond blessed!
    Jul 30, 2023
    Excelent tretment.
    Jul 08, 2023
    Very pleased with this visit. Dr. Hsu's comments about medications and diet were very helpful.
    May 29, 2023
    Dr. Hsu was very informative about my progress and all of my questions
    May 05, 2023
    Excellent in every way
    May 05, 2023
    Excellent!
    Apr 23, 2023
    I am feeling more and more comfortable with Dr. Hsu; the relationship is flourishing. At first the face-to-face meetings were far more effective, but now the remote sessions are working well too. My only concern (and it is a continuing one, on which I have commented before) is that he seems to be siloed in his practice -- not aware of treatment options beyond UCSF. Given the difficulty of getting a kidney transplant at UCSF -- it summarily rejected my application two years ago, but two other facilities are putting me on their lists -- that apparent narrow-mindedness is a problem.
    Apr 17, 2023
    The nephrologist was the most kind and supportive. He explained everything and listened all my concerns. He made me feel very safe
    Apr 06, 2023
    Dr Shu ofNephology was excellent.
    Mar 27, 2023
    Dr. Hsu is always patient, gentle and kind. He is a fantastic diagnostician.
    Feb 02, 2023
    Dr Hsu is awesome
    Dec 01, 2022
    Dr Hsu is knowledgeable and caring. A true asset to your organization.

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    Decorative Caduceus

    Belimumab With Rituximab for Primary Membranous Nephropathy

    . CR is defined as proteinuria of ≤ 0.3 g/day with a serum albumin ≥ 3.5 g/dL. PR is defined as a 50% or greater decrease in proteinuria compared to baseline and proteinuria < 3.5 g/day glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) from basel...

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    Decorative Caduceus

    Study of Efficacy and Safety of Iptacopan in Participants With IC-MPGN

    To demonstrate the superiority of iptacopan compared to placebo in reducing proteinuria at 6 months.

    Recruiting

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