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

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.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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Humana
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Medicaid
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Locations

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
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.

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. 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

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