Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Kathleen M. Sakamoto

Hematology | Oncology
Office
725 Welch Rd Ste 160, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Expertise in
8
conditions
Office
725 Welch Rd Ste 160, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Kathleen Sakamoto is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.

Dr. Sakamoto is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Aplastic Anemia, Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatrics in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Kaiser Permanente
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Office
725 Welch Rd Ste 160, 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

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.

80 Total Publications

Metabolomics of healthy hematopoietic stem cells and leukemic stem cells.
Metabolomics of healthy hematopoietic stem cells and leukemic stem cells.
Journal: Journal of clinical and translational research
Published: July 09, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kathleen M. Sakamoto

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kathleen M. Sakamoto?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kathleen M. 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 M. Sakamoto a top-rated expert for Pure Red Cell Aplasia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathleen M. Sakamoto is classified as an Elite expert for Pure Red Cell Aplasia, 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 M. Sakamoto specialize in?

While Dr. Kathleen M. Sakamoto is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Aplastic Anemia, 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 M. Sakamoto participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kathleen M. Sakamoto has published 80 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pure Red Cell Aplasia. You can view a list of Dr. Kathleen M. 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 M. Sakamoto accept my insurance?

Dr. Kathleen M. 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.

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