Steven W. Hetts

MD

Co-director, HHT Center of Excellence
Neurointerventional radiologist

Dr. Steven Hetts specializes in neurointerventional radiology, the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving blood vessels of the brain and spine. He cares for patients with conditions including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, atherosclerosis and tumors. He is also chief of neuroradiology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center.

In his research, Hetts studies pediatric brain aneurysms and vascular malformations, spinal vascular malformations and interventional MRI.

Hetts earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in diagnostic radiology as well as a fellowship in diagnostic and neurointerventional radiology at UCSF.

  • Education

    Harvard School of Medicine, 2000

  • Residencies

    UCSF Medical Center, Diagnostic Radiology, 2005

  • Board Certifications

    Diagnostic Radiology, American Board of Radiology

    Neuroradiology, American Board of Radiology

  • Academic Title

    Professor

  • Languages

    Spanish

Where I see patients (3)

    My work

    After a-fib and a stroke, he’s back on his bike

    When Gary – with a history of atrial fibrillation – had a life-threatening stroke, his care team performed an embolectomy. Dr. Hetts helped support Gary's full recovery.

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    My reviews

    5.0

    Overall Experience
    62 Ratings
    About our process
    Aug 31, 2024
    Dr Hetts was very thorough in reviewing my images with me, answering all of my questions, and advising me on my care plan going forward. He is an outstanding clinician with unmatched clinical skill. Grateful for his outstanding care!
    Jun 29, 2024
    Outstanding experience. Dr Hetts is an outstanding clinician who explained everything and answered all of my questions.
    Jun 26, 2024
    The concern and care I received from Dr. Stephen Hetts was excellent. He listened to my concerns, answered all my questions in a respectful manner and outlined the course of action with me, not to me.
    Jun 07, 2024
    UCSF is amazing. Everybody have gone out of their way to help us. I can't say thank you enough
    Apr 12, 2024
    Helped me feel a lot more comfortable with the topic itself and asking questions
    Mar 23, 2024
    My care provider was very easy to talk to. I could not have expected anyone more direct or attentive. I am praying I have no reason to recommend my provider to any other person,
    Mar 09, 2024
    The Doctor was amazing. Put our minds at ease. Very informative about everything going on.
    Nov 15, 2023
    I am impressed at how the doctor gives you facts in a simple manner. He doesn't make you worry and is just very informative, overall.
    Nov 04, 2023
    Very helpful
    Oct 19, 2023
    Dr. Hetts is one of my best providers. He addresses all my concerns & questions in a way that I can easily understand him. He has given me a lot of relief since my diagnosis, 3 years ago. UCSF is amazing.
    Aug 25, 2023
    Dr. Hetts is an absolute class act physician. He methodically walked me through a set of data-driven treatment options for AVM. I was probably his last appointment of the day. Yet, he was just as energetic, personable, and pleasant as if I was his first appointment of the day. Physicians ultimately define the character of their institution. Physicians like Dr. Hetts are the reason why patients continue to return to USCF for their healthcare needs.
    Aug 18, 2023
    I had no bad experience at all the staff made me feel very comfortable
    Aug 13, 2023
    Dr. Hetts is as friendly and comfortable to talk to as any reasonable person could expect. He always seems to be genuinely interested in me and what I have to say.
    Aug 08, 2023
    Love Dr Hetts! Easy to communicate with and a joy to have appointments with.
    Apr 25, 2023
    Doctor Hetts was very personable and caring. I was impressed.
    Apr 13, 2023
    Enormous respect for Dr. Hett's and his professionalism and work.
    Apr 08, 2023
    I FEEL AS IF I GOT THE BEST PROVIDER YOU HAVE. I AM VERY GRATEFUL I WAS ASSIGNED TO HIM.

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