Dr. Kara Bischoff
Overview
Dr. Kara Bischoff is a palliative care physician who treats patients with a range of serious illnesses, including neurologic diseases, heart failure, chronic lung diseases and cancer. She sees patients in the clinic as well as the hospital. She serves as medical director of UCSF's palliative care program. Bischoff earned her medical degree at Harvard Medical School. She completed a residency in internal medicine at UCSF, where she also served as chief resident. She then completed a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at UCSF. Bischoff is a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She is a mother, a Bay Area native and an outdoor enthusiast.
Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Liver Failure, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, and Chronic Pain.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1825 Fourth St., San Francisco, CA 94158
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.
Endocrine Surgery And Oncology Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kara Bischoff
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara Bischoff?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara Bischoff by calling their office at 415-885-7671. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kara Bischoff a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Fibrosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara Bischoff is classified as an Experienced expert for Pulmonary Fibrosis, 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. Kara Bischoff specialize in?
While Dr. Kara Bischoff is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Fibrosis, Liver Failure, and Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Kara Bischoff participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kara Bischoff has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Fibrosis. You can view a list of Dr. Kara Bischoff's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kara Bischoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Kara Bischoff accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-7671 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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- Chronic PainDr. Bischoff isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Bischoff isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Liver FailureDr. Bischoff isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Bischoff isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.