
Overview
Dr. Alka Kanaya is a specialist in internal medicine who provides primary care. Kanaya's research focuses on the causes and prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and she has developed a three-pronged research program to investigate them. The first arm uses existing studies to test new biomarkers (measurable substances in the body) that predict diabetes and cardiovascular disease, while the second arm studies these risk factors in South Asian patients, who have a higher disease prevalence compared with other ethnic groups. The final arm studies behavioral interventions – such as restorative yoga classes – to determine whether they prevent the onset of diabetes in high-risk groups. Kanaya earned her medical degree from UCSF, where she completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in epidemiology and internal medicine.
Dr. Kanaya is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 260 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1545 Divisadero St., First And Second Floors, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Dr. Kanaya 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. Alka M. Kanaya
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alka M. Kanaya?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alka M. Kanaya by calling their office at 415-353-7900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alka M. Kanaya a top-rated expert for Atherosclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alka M. Kanaya is classified as an Elite expert for Atherosclerosis, 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. Alka M. Kanaya specialize in?
While Dr. Alka M. Kanaya is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Atherosclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Metabolic Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Alka M. Kanaya participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alka M. Kanaya has published 260 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atherosclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Alka M. Kanaya's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alka M. Kanaya accept my insurance?
Dr. Alka M. Kanaya accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-7900 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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- AtherosclerosisDr. Kanaya isElite. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Distinguished
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Kanaya isDistinguished. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Kanaya isDistinguished. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Advanced
- CalcinosisDr. Kanaya isAdvanced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Kanaya isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- ObesityDr. Kanaya isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Kanaya isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Kanaya isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Chronic CoughDr. Kanaya isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- COVID-19Dr. Kanaya isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- DementiaDr. Kanaya isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Kanaya isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.


