Exceptional Physician Awards

The Exceptional Physician Awards recognize select physicians for exemplary demonstration of UCSF Health’s values in their clinical practice and interaction with patients, faculty and staff.

The Exceptional Physician Awards are given annually to a few UCSF Health physicians who provide outstanding patient care, contribute to UCSF Health’s mission and exemplify UCSF Health’s PRIDE Values of professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence.

The virtual presentation of the 2024-25 Exceptional Physician Awards will debut on Thursday, March 27th.

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Exceptional Physician Award Winners!
Click on each individual video below to learn more about each winner.

Check out the Exceptional Physician Award Winner Profiles

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Previous Virtual Awards Presentations

2022-2023 Exceptional Physician Awards

2021-2022 Exceptional Physician Awards

2020 Exceptional Physician Awards

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Use this form to submit a nomination, and view frequently asked questions for more information.
Each year, the number of nominations for this honor far exceeds the number of awardees. Awardees will be selected by a committee of UCSF Health leaders.

For more information on the Exceptional Physician Award,
please contact [email protected].

Did you know that there are over 100 healthcare-related recognitions throughout the year?

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