Katy K. Tsai
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions

Overview

Dr. Katy K. Tsai is a medical oncologist who specializes in treating melanoma and other skin cancers. In addition to caring for patients, Tsai conducts clinical trials with two of her colleagues in cutaneous oncology, Dr. Adil Daud and Dr. Alain Algazi, seeking new and better therapies for patients with advanced melanoma or head and neck cancers. She also has a long-standing research interest in quality of life and outcomes for patients receiving immunotherapy. Tsai graduated with a degree in comparative literature from Brown University before earning her medical degree from Brown. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology at UCSF, where she served as chief fellow. Tsai is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. She was born in Taiwan and raised in Toronto.

Dr. Tsai is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Uveal Melanoma.

Dr. Tsai is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Tsai is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Brown University School Of Medicine, MD

Residency

University of North Carolina Schl of Medicine GME, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Med/Medical Oncology, Medical Oncology
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of CA at San Francisco - Hema/Onc GME, Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Ucsf Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • 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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Cancer Immunotherapy Toxicity Evaluation (CITE) Program
1825 Fourth St., San Francisco, CA 94158
Other Locations
Melanoma & Skin Cancer Center
1825 Fourth Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Tsai 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.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Katy K. Tsai

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katy K. Tsai?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Katy K. Tsai by calling their office at 415-514-5860. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Katy K. Tsai a top-rated expert for Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katy K. Tsai is classified as an Elite expert for Melanoma, 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. Katy K. Tsai specialize in?

While Dr. Katy K. Tsai is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Katy K. Tsai accept my insurance?

Dr. Katy K. Tsai accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-514-5860 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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