Overview
Karen Chao is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
Dr. Chao is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hepatoblastoma, Ewing Sarcoma, and Kienbock's Disease.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MEDICAID
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- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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Locations
1100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chao 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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen Chao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Chao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen Chao by calling their office at 844-733-2762. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen Chao a top-rated expert for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen Chao is classified as an Advanced expert for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), 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. Karen Chao specialize in?
While Dr. Karen Chao is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hepatoblastoma, and Ewing Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Karen Chao accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen Chao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 844-733-2762 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
- Advanced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
- HepatoblastomaDr. Chao isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Burkitt LymphomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Burkitt Lymphoma.
- Cantu SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Cantu Syndrome.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Congenital Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hemolytic Anemia.
- D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about D-Minus Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- Factor 11 DeficiencyDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Factor 11 Deficiency.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Hemi 3 SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hemi 3 Syndrome.
- Hemolytic AnemiaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Anemia.
- Hemolytic CrisisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Crisis.
- Hereditary NeuroblastomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Neuroblastoma.
- Hereditary RetinoblastomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Retinoblastoma.
- Hereditary SpherocytosisDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spherocytosis.
- Idiopathic NeutropeniaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Neutropenia.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- LeukemiaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Leukemia.
- LiposarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor
- Marshall-Smith SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Marshall-Smith Syndrome.
- Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- MesenchymomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Myxoid LiposarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Myxoid Liposarcoma.
- Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
- Neural Crest TumorDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Neural Crest Tumor.
- NeuroblastomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Neuroblastoma.
- OsteosarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Osteosarcoma.
- Perlman SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Perlman Syndrome.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- RetinoblastomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Retinoblastoma.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Rhabdomyosarcoma EmbryonalDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal.
- Simpson-Golabi-Behmel SyndromeDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- ThalassemiaDr. Chao isExperienced. Learn about Thalassemia.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma