Dr. John de Groot, MD

Dr. John de Groot is a neuro-oncologist who diagnoses and manages primary brain and spine tumors. He is Professor and Chief of the Division of Neuro-Oncology in the Department of Neurological Surgery at UCSF.

He joined UCSF from MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where he served as director of clinical research in neuro-oncology and interim chair of the Department of Neuro-Oncology.

John de Groot Profile

• Full Name: John F. de Groot, MD
• Specialty: Neuro-oncology
• Institution: UCSF Health
• Position: Professor and Chief, Division of Neuro-Oncology, Department of Neurological Surgery
• Primary Listed Location: UCSF Parnassus, San Francisco, California
• Phone: 415-353-7500

Education & Training

• Undergraduate: BA in human biology, Stanford University (1992)
• Medical Degree: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
• Residency: Neurology, Johns Hopkins University
• Fellowship: Neuro-oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Prior Faculty Role: MD Anderson Cancer Center faculty from 2004; director of clinical research in neuro-oncology (2013-2021); interim department chair (2015-2020)

Clinical Focus

UCSF describes Dr. de Groot’s expertise in adult brain tumors, including:

• Glioma
• Glioblastoma
• Meningioma
• Primary spine tumors
• Molecularly targeted therapy and immunotherapy for brain tumors
• Clinical trials of new brain tumor therapies
• Blood and imaging biomarkers to measure treatment response

Practice Locations

Neuro-Oncology, UCSF Parnassus

San Francisco, California

Phone: 415-353-7500

Insurance

Insurance participation varies by location and can change. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dr. John de Groot treat?

Dr. de Groot treats adults with primary brain and spine tumors, including glioma, glioblastoma, and meningioma.

Where does Dr. de Groot practice?

He practices in neuro-oncology at UCSF Health’s Parnassus campus in San Francisco, California.

What is Dr. de Groot’s research focus?

His work includes glioma angiogenesis, tumor resistance to anti-angiogenic drugs, immunotherapy, and biomarkers for measuring treatment response.

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