Zeenat Hasan, MD: SFMS July 2014 Member of the Month August 14, 2014 Member of the Month, SFMS Member Member of the Month, SFMS Member, Zeenat Hasan 0 Dr. Zeenat Hasan was born and raised in Kansas City in the heart of the Midwest. She completed both her medical school and general surgery residency there and enjoyed every bit of it. Dr. Hasan was lucky to train in a collegial environment that was very supportive of diversity. After completing her robust, hands-on residency, she pursued fellowship training at the Palo Alto VA Hospital through Stanford University in Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery. The Bay Area has always held a certain allure for Dr. Hasan, and after completing her training, she found herself ready to settle in San Francisco. Dr. Hasan currently practices minimally invasive general & bariatric surgery at St. Mary’s and Saint Francis Medical Centers. She takes pride in offering patients compassionate, comprehensive surgical care. Dr. Hasan's mission is to see beyond the immediate disease and help the patient as a whole to heal. Click here to view Dr. Zeenat Hasan's practice information. I am an SFMS member because of the excellent networking opportunities the society provides. As a new practitioner to San Francisco, this service has been very helpful. The other unique opportunity SFMS provides its members is the chance to become involved in making a change on a local and/or national level with policy and reform. It’s refreshing to be part of an organization striving for positive change for both its members and the public.. The SFMS resource that is most helpful to me is the networking and political involvement. When I'm not at work, I like to play tennis, garden, listen to music, and cook. I consider myself somewhat of a foodie, so the plethora of excellent restaurants and styles of foods to choose from has been a joy to discover. The other wonderful thing about living in a metropolitan city is the array of entertainment at our feet: opera, symphony, wonderful concerts, ballet … it’s all available. And lastly, the nature and beautiful scenery are world class – I love exploring the terrain with hiking, biking, and running. The most important thing I learned in medical school and residency is to do what you love, and be persistent. What are some of the biggest opportunities or challenges you see in health care within the next five years? As our population continues to expand and age, our healthcare system will be tasked with adapting to the changing times. In that transition lies the difficulties of increased strain on the healthcare system, but also the opportunity to stand and deliver great care to those in need. What I love most about practicing general surgery is the opportunity to heal and help people through what is often a scary, confusing time in their lives. It is a privilege that I constantly am grateful to be honored with. Surgery can be life-changing and affirming, and being a part of that is awe-inspiring. What is your favorite restaurant in San Francisco? So many to choose from! Lers Ros Thai, Bouche, Mission Rock Resort, Park Tavern If you weren't a physician, what profession would you like to try? Writing – poetry, prose, nonfiction, and fiction. Comments are closed.
