Overview
Katherine Wai is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Francisco, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, Stridor, and Male Pattern Baldness.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 35 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- PPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1825 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94143
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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. Katherine Wai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Wai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Katherine Wai by calling their office at 415-885-7528. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Katherine Wai a top-rated expert for Salivary Gland Tumors?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katherine Wai is classified as an Experienced expert for Salivary Gland Tumors, 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 Wai specialize in?
While Dr. Katherine Wai is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Salivary Gland Tumors, Tongue Cancer, and Stridor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Katherine Wai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Wai has published 35 articles and abstracts on conditions like Salivary Gland Tumors. You can view a list of Dr. Katherine Wai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Katherine Wai accept my insurance?
Dr. Katherine Wai accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-885-7528 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
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Wai isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.

