About John M. Rabkin, MD
John M. Rabkin directs Pacific Laparoscopy in San Francisco. His individual ASMBS listing describes duodenal-switch procedures, sleeve gastrectomy and revisions of earlier bariatric surgery. He earned his MD at Boston University in 1982, followed by surgical internship, residency and chief residency at UCSF. His postgraduate experience also includes transplant fellowship training at UCSF and the University of Minnesota, completed in 1991.
This profile uses selected sourced facts. Current availability and procedure choice should be confirmed with the practice.
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Procedures & areas of focus
- Duodenal switch
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Revisional bariatric surgery
Procedures reported in the individual ASMBS member profile; confirm current availability and suitability with the practice.
Education & training
- MD, Boston University, 1982
- Surgical internship, UCSF, 1983
- General surgery residency, UCSF, 1983–1988
- Chief surgical residency, UCSF, 1988–1989
- Transplant fellowship training, UCSF and University of Minnesota, completed 1991
Practice background
- Former associate professor and liver/pancreas transplant service chief at Oregon Health & Science University; practice biography describes return to the Bay Area in 2002.
Medical license & specialist credentials
General surgery certification is not a separate bariatric surgery board certificate. Dates below describe the issuing source on the day checked; a license or certification can change afterward.
- Issuing body
- Medical Board of California / Department of Consumer Affairs
- Recorded status
- License Renewed & Current
- Public identifier
- G51241
- Issued
- 1983-09-12
- Expires
- 2027-06-30
- Checked on
- 2026-11-03
- Reverify by
- Not publicly displayed
- Issuing body
- American Board of Surgery
- Recorded status
- Certified - Meeting CC Requirements
- Public identifier
- 035114
- Issued
- 1990-03-12
- Reverify by
- 2028-01-05
- Checked on
- 2026-11-03
- Expires
- Not publicly displayed
Practice locations
Pacific Laparoscopy, 2250 Hayes Street, Suite 610, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Research & publications
A selected publication was not independently matched to this clinician in the sources reviewed. This does not establish that the clinician has no publications.
Questions to ask
How can I contact John M. Rabkin, MD’s practice?
+1 415-668-3200.
Where is John M. Rabkin, MD’s office listed?
Pacific Laparoscopy, 2250 Hayes Street, Suite 610, San Francisco, CA 94117. Confirm the appointment location when booking.
Which procedures or surgical services are documented for John M. Rabkin, MD?
Duodenal switch; Sleeve gastrectomy; Revisional bariatric surgery. Confirm individual availability and suitability with the practice.
Source ↗What education and surgical training are documented for John M. Rabkin, MD?
MD, Boston University, 1982; Surgical internship, UCSF, 1983; General surgery residency, UCSF, 1983–1988.
Related patient guides
Profile sources
- Practice biography and training · Checked 2026-11-02
- ASMBS member procedure listing ↗ · Checked 2026-11-02
- Surgeon practice current office and explicit moved-to-Suite-610 notice · Checked 2026-11-03
