Overview
Karin Wu is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
Dr. Wu is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Menopause, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1700 Owens St Rm 349, San Francisco, CA 94158
4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Wu 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.
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. Karin Wu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karin Wu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karin Wu by calling their office at 415-221-4810. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karin Wu a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karin Wu is classified as an Advanced expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy, 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 Wu specialize in?
While Dr. Karin Wu is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Karin Wu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karin Wu has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Karin Wu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karin Wu accept my insurance?
Dr. Karin Wu accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-221-4810 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
- Gastric BypassDr. Wu isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Wu isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- MenopauseDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.
- ObesityDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Wu isExperienced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
