Terence W. Friedlander

MD

Genitourinary oncologist
Medical oncologist who loves to travel and play tennis

Dr. Terence Friedlander specializes in cancers of the genital and urinary organs, in particular bladder and prostate cancers. His research focuses on understanding the basic biology of these diseases and developing new ways to overcome resistance to treatments.

Friedlander earned his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF. He received a Fulbright scholarship in 2006 to study medical ethics, and he completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF, when he served as chief fellow. He has also received an American Society of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award.

Friedlander is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Association for Cancer Research.

  • Education

    New York University School of Medicine, 2003

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2006

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Hematology-Oncology, 2010

  • Board Certifications

    Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Spanish

With so many new options available for urologic cancers, my hope is that we can harness these treatments to help all our patients.

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    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    109 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 28, 2024
    Dr. Friedlander is an exceptional doctor. He genuinely cares and explains everything very well. I feel so privileged to have him as a doctor.
    Sep 12, 2024
    Outstanding experience dealing with the care giver. Couldn't be better
    Aug 31, 2024
    Crucial information and support at this point in our journey
    Aug 22, 2024
    Dr. Friedlander is the very best of the best !
    Aug 03, 2024
    692 days ago I noticed blood in my urine. Tests and biopsies and great advice led us to DrF Through all the care and treatment since then DrF has been informative, empathetic and brilliant. As of Wednesday I am cancer free. He is the best.
    May 05, 2024
    Dr.is great communicator
    Apr 21, 2024
    Everybody who works at your facility is amazing and very comforting to talk to
    Apr 20, 2024
    Dr Friedlander is one in 1 million and I am so grateful for him
    Apr 19, 2024
    UCSF staff, nurses, doctors are invariably and unfailingly positive, empathetic, competent and professional. Dr F's excellence stands out as a leader of the exemplary team he leads.
    Apr 06, 2024
    Excellent, highly skilled and compassionate provider. Very fortunate to be working with him!!
    Dec 28, 2023
    DR. FRIEDLANDER IS A KING GOD rockstar!
    Oct 26, 2023
    Dr Friedlander is the best I've encountered!
    Jul 29, 2023
    Clear, empathetic, cutting edge knowledgeable, admits not knowing and finds answers immediately, inspires confidence
    Jun 10, 2023
    Dr. Friedlander is an amazing provider! He's caring, thoughtful and consistent with his level of care! He truly puts the patient as first priority!
    May 25, 2023
    He is wonderful. Kind, attentive, skillful, knowledgable, easy to feel comfortable with him.
    May 11, 2023
    The best!
    Apr 04, 2023
    Dr. Friedlander had knew me for years. He communicates well and we have a very good rapport
    Mar 30, 2023
    My experience with Dr Friedlander has always been excellent. He is thorough and caring. Couldn't ask for a better doctor.
    Mar 30, 2023
    I'm very satisfied with my care provider.
    Mar 25, 2023
    Each doctor involved in my treatment has been superior.
    Mar 18, 2023
    Dr. Friedlander cares and knows bladder cancer. I'm lucky to have found an oncologist who's listens well.
    Jan 21, 2023
    He is great! Kind and caring and competent.
    Jan 19, 2023
    UCSF & Dr. Friedlander and his team take excellent care of me over the years.
    Jan 12, 2023
    Excellent in every way. Dr. Friedlander is a superb oncologist and I am very grateful.

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