Overview
Alison Matsunaga is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Oakland, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Thalassemia, Hemophilia A, Hemophilic Arthropathy, and Hereditary Spherocytosis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
747 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94609
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Matsunaga 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.
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. Alison Matsunaga
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alison Matsunaga?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alison Matsunaga by calling their office at 510-428-3372. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alison Matsunaga a top-rated expert for Thalassemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alison Matsunaga is classified as an Experienced 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. Alison Matsunaga specialize in?
While Dr. Alison Matsunaga is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Thalassemia, Hemophilia A, and Hemophilic Arthropathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Alison Matsunaga participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alison Matsunaga has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thalassemia. You can view a list of Dr. Alison Matsunaga's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alison Matsunaga accept my insurance?
Dr. Alison Matsunaga accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-428-3372 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- Acquired Amegakaryocytic ThrombocytopeniaDr. Matsunaga isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia.
- AnemiaDr. Matsunaga isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Ataxia-Pancytopenia SyndromeDr. Matsunaga isExperienced. Learn about Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome.
- Blood ClotsDr. Matsunaga isExperienced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Congenital Aplastic AnemiaDr. Matsunaga isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Aplastic Anemia.
- Congenital Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Matsunaga isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.