Overview
Dr. Katherine Van Loon is a specialist in gastrointestinal cancers, with a particular interest in colon cancer. With a background in public health, Van Loon's research is focused on epidemiology – the study of which populations develop diseases and which factors contribute – as well as outcomes in gastrointestinal malignancies. She has a long-standing interest in global health and has also studied the epidemiology of gastrointestinal cancers in the developing world. Van Loon earned her master's degree in public health from the Yale School of Public Health before attending the Medical College of Georgia. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. She came to UCSF for a fellowship in oncology in 2009. Van Loon is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She received a Young Investigator Award from the ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation in 2012.
Dr. Van Loon is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
Dr. Van Loon is board certified in American Board Of Medical Specialties, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. Dr. Van Loon is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Van Loon 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Katherine Van Loon
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Van Loon?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Katherine Van Loon by calling their office at 415-353-9888. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Katherine Van Loon a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katherine Van Loon is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, 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. Katherine Van Loon specialize in?
While Dr. Katherine Van Loon is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Katherine Van Loon accept my insurance?
Dr. Katherine Van Loon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-9888 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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- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Van Loon isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Van Loon isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Van Loon isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Van Loon isDistinguished. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Van Loon isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Appendix CancerDr. Van Loon isAdvanced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Van Loon isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Van Loon isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Experienced
- Carcinoid SyndromeDr. Van Loon isExperienced. Learn about Carcinoid Syndrome.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Van Loon isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Van Loon isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Gallbladder AdenocarcinomaDr. Van Loon isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma.
- Gallbladder CancerDr. Van Loon isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Cancer.
- HemangiopericytomaDr. Van Loon isExperienced. Learn about Hemangiopericytoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Van Loon isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Van Loon isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Stomach CancerDr. Van Loon isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Van Loon isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.