Alan Kramer's Online Review Report Card

Finding Dr. Kramer was my lucky day for my lung cancer treatment. The first visit was in his office to do a physical and talk as he said to get to know me. This approach helped as you would expect finding how you had lung cancer was scary. We talked about treatment plans and the road ahead. He was kind, listened, knew his field and receptive to questions. His office has its own chemo treatment room and you can get you blood work done right in the office. This was especially helpful with the Covid 19 pandemic. His staff also was kind and caring as well as professional in treatment. I am in remission and what can I say but Dr. Kramer's care helped methane and continues to do so as he follows me for the next couple of years. Thank you.

Dr. Kramer is the best! He is a caring and compassionate professional devoted to giving his patients the best care possible. He is very knowledgeable and an expert in his field. He has treated me with the latest immunotherapy and it has saved me. My cancer has now been in remission for 6 months. And I can’t say enough about his kind and caring staff, they are great.

He's the best!!!!

Dr. Kramer is a top notch oncologist, he knows his stuff, comes prepared and keeps up with the latest studies. His staff are wonderful and I highly recommend him.

Certainly the best doctor I have ever had. To the usual praise of "caring and compassionate" (and he is definitely both of those), I would add "exceptionally competent." It is worth noting that Dr. Kramer is in contact with a wide range of experts specializing in particular or unusual cancers, whom he will consult with if he feels that might be useful. In my own case (a rare type of lymphoma), when something very unusual came up, he sent me for a consultation with one of the world experts in this particular disease at the Stanford Cancer Center. So with Dr. Kramer you not only have access to his own skill and knowledge, but also, if needed, to the experience and wisdom of some of the best doctors in the country. I will just add that I enjoy talking to Dr. Kramer about many things apart from medicine; he knows a lot, and he is an easy person to talk to.

It has now been almost two years since I was diagnosed with Stage 3 metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in the salivary gland and lymph nodes on the left side of my neck and I am pleased to report that I am doing incredibly well with no signs of cancer. Dr. Kramer and his team have been fantastic to work with. Although surgery and radiation were tough, the team at SF Oncology has made chemotherapy and immunotherapy relatively tranquil. Dr. K never hesitates to spend as much time as I want to answer all of my questions. Unlike most physicians these days, Dr. K has called me personally to discuss test results, insurance coverage, my condition, and other issues. His team is the pinnacle of professionalism: always extremely courteous and attentive. Due to the severe nature of my condition, I am working with teams at both CPMC and UCSF and Dr. Kramer's action plans always have been confirmed. I could not imagine putting my life in the hands of a better physician and human being.

Dr. K is awesome. Most calming doctor I have ever had the pleasure. Knows exactly how to take care of you. Twelve years later I can attest to his amazing ability.

Dr. Kramer is an wonderful doctor. Very skilled, patient, informative, and kind. He treated me for stage 4 tonsil cancer in 2008. Without surgery, I've been cancer-free for 11 years now. Dr. Kramer's office is pleasant and his staff are caring and attentive. I received excellent care and advice and I could never thank Dr. Kramer enough for making a difficult period just that much easier to manage. Also, Dr. Kramer has an excellent necktie collection. Just had to add that.

Dr. Kramer treated me for stage 4 tonsil cancer in 2008. With a non-surgical treatment, I have now been cancer-free for 11 years. Dr. Kramer is very skilled, informative, and kind. His office is well-organized and the staff is dedicated and pleasant. I received excellent care and cannot recommend Dr. Kramer enough for his skill and attention, occasional dry wit, and excellent necktie collection. His office was a lighthouse on stormy seas. - K. Saucedo

I was referred to Dr. Kramer to shrink a low grade ILC cancer tumor in 1 breast prior to surgery and aggressive IDC tumors in my other breast requiring chemo and targeted therapy with a different approach for each breast. Dr Kramer has excellent bedside manner, is well connected with other medical specialists, stays abreast with the latest oncology developments and tailors each person's treatment to their unique situation. He and his team work like a well oiled machine focused on patient needs.