Overview
Kathleen Sakamoto is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Sakamoto is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aase Syndrome, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood, Aplastic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles.
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
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Locations
725 Welch Rd Ste 160, Palo Alto, CA 94304
1000 Welch Rd Ste 300, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sakamoto 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. Kathleen Sakamoto
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kathleen Sakamoto?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kathleen Sakamoto by calling their office at 650-497-8953. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kathleen Sakamoto a top-rated expert for Aase Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathleen Sakamoto is classified as an Elite expert for Aase Syndrome, 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. Kathleen Sakamoto specialize in?
While Dr. Kathleen Sakamoto is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Aase Syndrome, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, and Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Kathleen Sakamoto participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kathleen Sakamoto has published 74 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aase Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Kathleen Sakamoto's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kathleen Sakamoto accept my insurance?
Dr. Kathleen Sakamoto accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-497-8953 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
- Elite
- Aase SyndromeDr. Sakamoto isElite. Learn about Aase Syndrome.
- Pure Red Cell AplasiaDr. Sakamoto isElite. Learn about Pure Red Cell Aplasia.
- Distinguished
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Sakamoto isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Sakamoto isDistinguished. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Transient Erythroblastopenia of ChildhoodDr. Sakamoto isDistinguished. Learn about Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood.
- Advanced
- AnemiaDr. Sakamoto isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- LeukemiaDr. Sakamoto isAdvanced. Learn about Leukemia.
- Experienced
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Sakamoto isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Sakamoto isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)Dr. Sakamoto isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD).
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Sakamoto isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Sakamoto isExperienced. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Sakamoto isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.