Overview
Elaine Ku is a Nephrologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ku is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Tubular Necrosis, Lupus Nephritis, and Kidney Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 128 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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University Healthcare Alliance
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University Of California San Francisco
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elaine Ku
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elaine Ku?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Elaine Ku by calling their office at 415-353-2507. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Elaine Ku a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elaine Ku is classified as an Elite expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Elaine Ku specialize in?
While Dr. Elaine Ku is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Elaine Ku participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Elaine Ku has published 128 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Elaine Ku's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Elaine Ku accept my insurance?
Dr. Elaine Ku accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2507 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
- Elite
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Distinguished
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Ku isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Kidney TransplantDr. Ku isDistinguished. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Advanced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Ku isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Ku isAdvanced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Ku isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Alport SyndromeDr. Ku isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Ku isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Ku isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Ku isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.