Overview
Dr. Catherine Smith is a hematologist-oncologist who cares for patients with acute leukemia and myeloproliferative neoplasms (blood cancers that occur when the body overproduces one of the blood cell types). She specializes in acute myeloid leukemia (also known as acute myelogenous leukemia or AML), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that spreads rapidly. She has a particular interest in treating AML patients who have mutations in the FLT3 gene, which is involved in leukemia cell growth, division and survival and is a factor that may be useful in making a prognosis. Smith's research focuses on understanding why some patients do not respond to AML therapies and on developing new strategies to treat these patients. A San Francisco native, Smith earned her medical degree from Duke University and completed a residency in internal medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Essential Thrombocythemia, Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Myelofibrosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology, Hematology. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
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Dr. Rebecca Olin is a hematologist who specializes in bone marrow transplantation in adults. Her expertise encompasses treating acute leukemia, myelodysplastic and myeloproliferative disorders (conditions in which the bone marrow makes too many white blood cells) and aplastic anemia (a condition in which the body doesn’t make enough new blood cells). In her research, Olin has a particular interest in studying how best to treat blood cancers in older patients, some of whom may require a bone marrow transplant. Olin earned her medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed a residency in internal medicine as well as a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, serving as chief fellow for one year. She also has a master's degree in clinical epidemiology, with a focus on medical decision making, from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Olin is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Multiple Myeloma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Olin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology. Dr. Olin is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine C. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine C. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine C. Smith by calling their office at 415-353-2051. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Catherine C. Smith a top-rated expert for Essential Thrombocythemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine C. Smith is classified as an Distinguished expert for Essential Thrombocythemia, 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. Catherine C. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Catherine C. Smith is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Essential Thrombocythemia, Philadelphia-Negative Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, and Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Catherine C. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Catherine C. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2051 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)Dr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- MyelofibrosisDr. Smith isDistinguished. Learn about Myelofibrosis.
- Advanced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Ataxia-Pancytopenia SyndromeDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Experienced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Castleman DiseaseDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Castleman Disease.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Congenital Aplastic AnemiaDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Aplastic Anemia.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).