Bone Health

Welcome

The UCSF Bone Health Service provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care to support bone health across the lifespan. The service brings together specialists in orthopedic surgery, endocrinology, rheumatology, nephrology, radiology, physical therapy, and nutrition.

Our team helps patients diagnose conditions early and manage osteoporosis and other metabolic bone disorders with evidence-based, collaborative treatment plans to optimize bone health, prevent bone loss, and reduce fracture risk.

Scope of Services

Our services include:

  • Comprehensive metabolic bone evaluations
  • Osteoporosis diagnosis and management counseling
  • Fracture risk assessment and prevention
  • Bone-density testing coordination (DXA and other modalities)
  • Nutrition and lifestyle counseling
  • Physical therapy and strength-building programs coordination
  • Collaborative care with endocrinology, orthopedics, rheumatology, nephrology, and radiology

Who We Care For

We care for patients across the lifespan, including:

  • Adults at risk for or diagnosed with osteoporosis
  • Individuals with a history of fragility fractures
  • Patients with metabolic or endocrine conditions affecting bone health
  • Postmenopausal women, cancer survivors, transplant patients, and others at increased risk
    (Doctor referral required.)

Why Choose Us

UCSF offers one of the most comprehensive bone-health programs in the country. Patients benefit from an integrated care team, on-site imaging and diagnostic resources, advanced metabolic bone expertise, and personalized plans that support long-term strength, balance, and mobility.

Appointments & Locations

Appointments: 415-353-2808

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

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