Dr. Kerry Cho
Overview
Dr. Kerry Cho is a nephrologist (a specialist in kidney disorders) who cares for patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, hypertension or electrolyte abnormalities. He also has particular interests in amyloidosis, tuberous sclerosis and end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. Cho earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College, now called Weill Cornell Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, followed by a fellowship in nephrology at UCSF. Cho is a member of the American Society of Nephrology and a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He completed the Teaching Scholars Program through the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators at UCSF, and he directs the UCSF Nephrology Fellowship Training Program. In his free time, Cho enjoys playing guitar and baseball, and reading nonfiction.
Dr. Cho is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- HMO
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., B1 Plaza Level, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cho 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. Kerry Cho
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kerry Cho?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kerry Cho by calling their office at 415-353-2507. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kerry Cho a top-rated expert for Lupus Nephritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kerry Cho is classified as an Advanced expert for Lupus Nephritis, 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. Kerry Cho specialize in?
While Dr. Kerry Cho is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Lupus Nephritis, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Kerry Cho participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kerry Cho has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lupus Nephritis. You can view a list of Dr. Kerry Cho's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kerry Cho accept my insurance?
Dr. Kerry Cho accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2507 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
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Cho isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Cho isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Cho isAdvanced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Cho isAdvanced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Cho isAdvanced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Experienced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Cho isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Cho isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Cho isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Cho isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Cho isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Cho isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.