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Dr. Susan Kao, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 48
Dr. Susan Kao, MD
3.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Susan Kao, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Specialist in Berkeley, CA.
Dr. Susan Kao, MD
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Dr. Susan Kao, MD

Hematology & Oncology* Age 48
Berkeley, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Susan Kao, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Specialist in Berkeley, CA.

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Dr. Susan Kao, MD is a Hematology & Oncology Specialist in Berkeley, CA. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus and Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center. At present, Dr. Kao received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kao also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kao is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anemia
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Bone Cancer
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Breast Carcinoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cervical Cancer
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphocytosis
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mast Cell Diseases
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Urinary Tract Cancer
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bone Marrow Evaluation
Cancer Screening
Erythropoietin Test
Leukemia Diagnostic Evaluations
Lymphoma Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Skin Screenings
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
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    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
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    Nexus Open Access
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    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    SignatureValue Alliance

Locations

  1. 1 Alta Bates Medical Center-herrick Campus
    2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
  2. 2 Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco
    1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080
  3. 3 Curtis A Raskin MD Inc.
    2700 Grant St Ste 310, Concord, CA 94520

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Sep 15, 2020
Dr. Kao is a physician who listens to her patient (me) and makes one feel as if you are the only patient she has. She takes time and explains all options. She is kind and knowledgable and gives an absolute feeling of trust. I would heartily recommend her to family and friends.
Katharine — Sep 15, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hematology & Oncology
Hematology
Oncology
Medical Oncology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • UCLA
    2003
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Susan Kao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kao's profile.

Dr. Susan Kao, MD is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus and Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Susan Kao, MD holds board certification in Hematology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus

    2450 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA

  • Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center

    1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA