Dr. Karin Gaensler
Overview
Dr. Karin Gaensler is a specialist in cancers of the blood who has a special interest in gene therapy. She is currently working to develop novel approaches for treating blood disorders caused by a specific gene mutation. Gaensler earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She then went on to complete her residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF. Gaensler has received numerous awards, including a fellowship from the American Cancer Society, a fellowship from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and a physician-scientist award from the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Gaensler is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Richter Syndrome, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Fourth Floor, 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.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Program
Dr. Steven Hays, a pulmonologist, is medical director of the UCSF Lung Transplant Program, which is known for accepting patients with complex conditions while maintaining superior survival rates. His expertise is in caring for patients with end-stage lung disease who proceed through the lung transplant process. He treats conditions that include cystic fibrosis, emphysema associated with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and interstitial lung disease. In research, Hays focuses on studying how airway remodeling occurs in the transplanted lung. Hays earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he served as chief resident, followed by a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF. He also completed a lung transplant fellowship at Stanford Health Care. Dr. Hays is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Office
Aijaz Ahmed is a Transplant Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.
Robert Gish is a Transplant Surgeon in Santa Rosa, California. Dr. Gish is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis D, Hepatitis B, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Gish is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karin Gaensler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karin Gaensler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karin Gaensler 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. Karin Gaensler a top-rated expert for Multiple Myeloma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karin Gaensler is classified as an Advanced expert for Multiple Myeloma, 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. Karin Gaensler specialize in?
While Dr. Karin Gaensler is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Richter Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Karin Gaensler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karin Gaensler has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Myeloma. You can view a list of Dr. Karin Gaensler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karin Gaensler accept my insurance?
Dr. Karin Gaensler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. 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
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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- Advanced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Gaensler isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Gaensler isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Gaensler isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Gaensler isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Gaensler isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- AgranulocytosisDr. Gaensler isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Aleukemic Leukemia Cutis (ALC)Dr. Gaensler isExperienced. Learn about Aleukemic Leukemia Cutis (ALC).
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Gaensler isExperienced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Ataxia-Pancytopenia SyndromeDr. Gaensler isExperienced. Learn about Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Gaensler isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.