Endocrinologist Dr. Roger Long has been appointed director of the UCSF Bone Health Program, a multidisciplinary initiative focused on evaluating, treating, and preventing bone disorders across all ages.(Photo courtesy of UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery)
Program will drive innovation in care for skeletal health, metabolic bone disorders
SAN FRANCISCO (May 22, 2025) — The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is excited to announce that Dr. Roger Long will take on a leadership role in the UCSF Bone Health Program. Dr. Long will hold dual appointments in the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery as well as the UCSF Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology.
“The UCSF Bone Health Program is an expansion of the principles of the Orthopedics Skeletal Health Service. This unique program cares for patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, focusing on preventing bone disease and improving skeletal health outcomes by integrating bone health services across UCSF,” said Dr. Long, who began his new role effective April 1, 2025.
“Dr. Long’s leadership will play a pivotal role in advancing the UCSF Bone Health Program, where he will continue to drive innovation in skeletal health and metabolic bone disorders,” said Dr. C. Benjamin Ma, chair of the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. “His deep knowledge, combined with his compassionate, patient-centered approach, makes him an invaluable asset to both our team and the patients we serve. I am excited to see how his leadership will elevate the quality of care and research within the UCSF Bone Health Program.”
“I also want to thank Dr. Aenor Sawyer for her vision in establishing the Skeletal Health Service and her leadership in building the program,” Dr. Ma added. “Her dedication has laid a strong foundation for the future of bone health at UCSF.”
“Having worked with Dr. Long for more than a decade, we are thrilled about his new leadership role in the UCSF Bone Health Program,” said Dr. Aenor Sawyer, founder of the UCSF Skeletal Health Service. “His deep expertise, commitment to patient care, and collaborative approach make him an ideal leader for the program. We are confident that under his guidance, there will be increased coordination between the UCSF bone health clinics, while we continue to provide the highest level of care to optimize ‘bone health across the lifespan’. We greatly value his leadership and vision as we move forward in advancing skeletal health and metabolic bone care.”
About Roger Long, MD
Endocrinologist, Director of UCSF Bone Health Program
Dr. Roger Long is a skilled endocrinologist with a specialized focus on bone health and metabolic bone disorders. His comprehensive approach to care extends to both adult and pediatric patients, with a strong commitment to improving skeletal health. Dr. Long’s academic journey began at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree in 1999. Following this, he completed his Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at the University of California San Diego in 2003. To advance his skills in endocrinology, he created and completed a unique combined Medicine and Pediatrics Endocrinology fellowship training program at University of California San Francisco in 2007. His training at UCSF included a post-doctoral fellowship funded by NASA to investigate the impact of mechanical loading on hormonal signaling in bone. Over time he has developed an immense expertise and passion for the care of patients with bone health conditions across all ages. Dr. Long is dual board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics and Endocrinology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
About UCSF Bone Health Program
The UCSF Bone Health Program will strive to enhance the capacity at UCSF to care for a wide array of patients with impaired bone health conditions, including those with primary or secondary bone disorders manifesting increased fracture risk or surgical interventions. It will create a collaborative environment for the myriad of bone health providers within our surgical and medical subspecialities. Our goal will be to provide comprehensive and integrative care that aligns multifaceted resources, clinics, and services, including laboratory, physical therapy, biomedical imaging, and nutrition, with the specific needs of a patient and results in the cutting edge of patient care for bone health. Portals will be available to disseminate educational resources that empower primary care and specialty providers and patients to engage proactively and continue as vested partners in their management of bone health. This program also aims to meet our educational and research mission pillars and establish standards of care that will improve the quality of bone health beyond UCSF.
UCSF Bone Health Program - Locations
UCSF Skeletal Health Clinic, 1500 Owens Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158 (Map) (415) 353-2808
Pediatric Metabolic Bone Clinic, Ron Conway Family Gateway Medical Building, 1825 Fourth Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158 (Map) (415) 353-7337
UCSF Metabolic Bone Clinic & Adult Endocrinology Faculty Clinic, 400 Parnassus Avenue, 5th Floor, Suite A550, San Francisco, CA 94143 (Map) (415) 353-2350
Adult Endocrinology Faculty Clinic, Bayfront Medical Building, 520 Illinois Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158 (Map) (415) 353-2350
UCSF Bone Health Program - Team
Dr. Roger Long: Endocrinologist specializing in bone health and metabolic bone disorders
Dr. Aenor Sawyer: Orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in skeletal health, health technology, space health and telemedicine. Founder, UCSF Skeletal Health
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