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Dr. Michelle Li, MD

Dr. Michelle Li, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Michelle Li, MD is a general surgeon in San Francisco, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in 1997. She is affiliated with medical facilities CPMC Van Ness Campus and Chinese Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

3838 California St Rm 616 San Francisco, CA 94118

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Dr. Li's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Li

3.7
10 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Dr. Li is friendly and professional with a great bedside manner. Office staff was kind and helpful, they were able to work me in for a same day appointment. Great physician and staff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Km – Jun 01, 2022
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Will not return. She ordered a CT scan, never contacted me with results, did not return calls asking for results. Finally I had to ask her (rude) assistant to fax them to me and had to have a surgeon friend interpret them.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Dec 28, 2021
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Dr. Li diagnosed me with internal & external hemorrhoids. Said surgery was the only solution and did not recommend before having kids. I decided to get a second opinion, and the other dr. confirmed I actually had a fissure. Dr. Li failed to catch this even with a “full examination” while it took my second dr. less than a minute to tell me I have a fissure, which can be seen right away and lines up more with my symptoms. In the time that I spent treating the hemorrhoids with the cream I was perscribed, the real issue was not only not being treated but I was told hemorrhoid creams have a tendency to make fissures WORSE. She also inserted some sort of device that she twisted around internally to administer a topical cream, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that harmed me even more. Always be sure to get a second opinion. I almost went in for a surgery I did not need.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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San Francisco, CA – Jun 14, 2019
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Dr. Michelle Li saved my life. A procedure perforated my colon, and Michelle, along with her assistant surgeon, righted the situation. They performed a difficult emergency surgery in the middle of the night. She removed all cancer and cleaned up my abdomen. I will never be able to express the gratitude I feel for her saving my life. Highly recommended.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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S.Lee in Mendocino, California – Jan 22, 2017
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Michelle Li is a Goddess. She was on call and removed my ruptured appendix. After I looked her up on my phone in the ER I was relieved, and if you are lucky enough to be treated by her count your blessings!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jocelyn C in San Francisco, CA – Jul 04, 2016
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care philosophy

caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring.
  • General Surgery

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  • Ucsf Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Unavail3838 California St Rm 616 San Francisco, CA 94118
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Office1100 Van Ness Ave Ste 1040 San Francisco, CA 94109
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Office1580 Valencia St Ste 607 San Francisco, CA 94110
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Practice

Russell D Woo M.D. A Professional Corporation2100 Webster St Ste 520 San Francisco, CA 94115
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Chinese Hospital

    845 Jackson St
    San Francisco, CA 94133

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    1% higher than the national average

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