Curtis Ross, DO: SFMS February 2016 Member of the Month March 1, 2016 Member of the Month, SFMS Member Curtis Ross, Member of the Month, SFMS Member 0 Growing up in the East Bay, Dr. Curtis Ross is excited to be back home to serve his community. Dr. Ross completed his Medical School training at Midwestern University (Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine) in Chicago, IL in May 2009. From July 2014 to June 2015 Dr. Ross trained as a Fellow and Junior Attending Urologist in San Antonio, TX with the group Urology San Antonio. His training emphasis was in the following areas of Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery: Robotic and Laparoscopic Kidney, Adrenal, Bladder and Prostate Surgery. In July 2014, Dr. Ross successfully completed his Residency Training at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. In 2014 Dr. Ross was named "Resident Robotic Surgeon of the Year." His program was based in the inner city of Philadelphia, PA and the diversity of his patient population prepared him to manage a broad variety of Urologic Diseases. Dr. Ross is committed to providing excellent evidence-based care with compassion. It is his goal to promote the health of his patients through education and by providing innovative and high-quality healthcare. Dr. Ross also seeks to create a comfortable atmosphere where the relationship between doctor and patients is one of partnership and open dialogue. Dr. Ross also speaks fluent Spanish and English. Click here to view Dr. Curtis Ross' practice information. Why are you a SFMS member? Being a new physician in San Francisco I joined the SFMS to connect with physicians and to become involved with local health policy. Which SFMS member resource is most helpful to you? Some of the marketing tools and events through SFMS have really helped me get my practice up and running. What do you like to do when you’re not at work? I am an outdoorsman at heart…in my former life I was a fly-fishing guide and instructor in Chile and in the Sierras. I enjoy fly-fishing, skiing, hiking, traveling and I am a sports fanatic…especially when it comes to the Chicago Cubs. What is the most important thing you learned in medical school or residency? While I have certainly devoted my life to medicine I have also learned that a work-life balance is very valuable. What are some of the biggest opportunities or challenges you see in health care within the next five year? Providing state of the art and evidence-based care in a cost-effective manner. What do you love most about practicing urology? In Urology I really love the mix of surgery and medicine along with the aspect of continuity of care. In the Urological world the variety of pathology and treatments is tremendous. Furthermore, I sought out a specialty in which a sense of humor is a paramount attribute…especially given the inherent anatomy of the specialty. Urology is also specialty on the forefront of the technology boom in medicine and surgery…the da Vinci Robot is a perfect example. What is the best piece of advice you have been given throughout your career so far? I’ve learned that a team approach to caring for your patients is vital to your success. Who is your favorite music artist/band? Mumford & Sons What is your favorite restaurant in San Francisco? The House of Prime Rib If you weren't a physician, what profession would you like to try? History Professor Comments are closed.