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Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD

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Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD
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Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Carmichael, CA.
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Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD

Oncology*
Carmichael, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Carmichael, CA.
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Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Carmichael, CA and has 29 years experience. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1995 and completed a residency at University of Arizona.They currently practice at Mercy Medical Group and are affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center - Ose Adams Medical Pavilion and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. At present, Dr. Laptalo received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Laptalo also speaks Croatian and Italian. Dr. Laptalo is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Mercy Cancer Center - Coyle - Hematology / Oncology
    6511 Coyle Ave Ste 200, Carmichael, CA 95608
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    3301 C St Ste 550, Sacramento, CA 95816
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience and Background Check

Melanoma
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Melanoma
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Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Acute Leukemia
Anemia
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Hemochromatosis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Leukocytosis
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytosis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myeloma
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Stomach Cancer
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Astrocytoma
Autoimmune Diseases
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Bladder Cancer
Blood Disorders
Bone Disorders
Brain Cancer
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Duodenal Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Ewing's Sarcoma
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Genitourinary Cancers
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kaposi Sarcoma of Skin
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Kidney Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Liver Cancer
Lymphoma
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Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
Malignant Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Medulloblastoma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Pulmonary Disease
Purpura
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Reticulosarcoma
Salivary Gland Cancer
Schwannoma
Secondary Malignancies
Sickle Cell Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
T-Cell Prolymphocytic Leukemia
Testicular Cancer
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Diseases
Vascular Disease
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Breast Cancer Treatment
Cancer Counseling
Cancer Pain Management
Chemotherapy
Genetic Counseling Services
Genetic Testing
Infusion Therapy
Intrathecal Chemotherapy
Radiation Therapy
Skin Screenings

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4.8
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Jan 21, 2024
Dr Laptalo is an excellent doctor, sensitive and caring
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • My goal is to utilize all the resources available to me to treat the cancer and to put it into remission. I realize that there is a fine balance between treatment of the cancer and a patient's quality of life, so I listen to my patients needs and value their input. My greatest joy is having a patient who is there to watch their children grow or celebrates another birthday or anniversary.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD is an oncology specialist in Carmichael, CA and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1995. He specializes in Oncology, Hematology, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Croatian
Italian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Oncology
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Ariz
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Arizona
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UC Davis|University California Davis Medical Center
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Laptalo's profile.

Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center - Ose Adams Medical Pavilion and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento.

Yes, Dr. Luko Laptalo, MD holds board certification in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Dr. Laptalo has over 29 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy General Hospital

    4001 J St, Sacramento, CA

  • Mercy San Juan Medical Center

    6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, CA

  • Sutter Medical Center - Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

    2825 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA

  • Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

    7500 Hospital Dr, Sacramento, CA

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