Overview
Debbie Sakai is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlysinemia, Cerebral Hypoxia, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Acute Pain.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
Locations
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
453 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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. Debbie Sakai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Debbie Sakai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Debbie Sakai by calling their office at 650-497-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Debbie Sakai a top-rated expert for Hyperlysinemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Debbie Sakai is classified as an Experienced expert for Hyperlysinemia, 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. Debbie Sakai specialize in?
While Dr. Debbie Sakai is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Hyperlysinemia, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Rasmussen Encephalitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Debbie Sakai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Debbie Sakai has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperlysinemia. You can view a list of Dr. Debbie Sakai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Debbie Sakai accept my insurance?
Dr. Debbie Sakai accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-497-8000 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Aase SyndromeDr. Sakai isExperienced. Learn about Aase Syndrome.
- Acute PainDr. Sakai isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Sakai isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Sakai isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Early Infantile Epileptic Encephalopathy
- HyperlysinemiaDr. Sakai isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlysinemia.