Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
Distinguished in Sickle Cell Disease
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
747 52nd St, 
Oakland, CA 

Overview

Ashutosh Lal is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Oakland, California. Dr. Lal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. His top areas of expertise are Thalassemia, Beta Thalassemia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, Hemoglobinopathy, and Splenectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 7 articles in the study of Sickle Cell Disease.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
747 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94609

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lal has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ashutosh Lal

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ashutosh Lal?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ashutosh Lal by calling their office at 510-428-3374. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ashutosh Lal a top-rated expert for Thalassemia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ashutosh Lal is classified as an Elite expert for Thalassemia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ashutosh Lal specialize in?

While Dr. Ashutosh Lal is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Thalassemia, Beta Thalassemia, and Congenital Hemolytic Anemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Ashutosh Lal participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ashutosh Lal has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thalassemia. You can view a list of Dr. Ashutosh Lal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ashutosh Lal accept my insurance?

Dr. Ashutosh Lal accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-428-3374 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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