Overview
Pauline Funchain is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Funchain is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Melanoma of the Eye.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 92 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- 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
900 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Funchain 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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Pauline Funchain
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Pauline Funchain?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Pauline Funchain by calling their office at 650-498-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Pauline Funchain a top-rated expert for Melanoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Pauline Funchain 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. Pauline Funchain specialize in?
While Dr. Pauline Funchain is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Metastatic Uveal Melanoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Pauline Funchain participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Pauline Funchain has published 92 articles and abstracts on conditions like Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Pauline Funchain's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Pauline Funchain accept my insurance?
Dr. Pauline Funchain accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-498-6000 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
- MelanomaDr. Funchain isElite. Learn about Melanoma.
- Distinguished
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Funchain isDistinguished. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Funchain isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- Advanced
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Funchain isAdvanced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Uveal MelanomaDr. Funchain isAdvanced. Learn about Uveal Melanoma.
- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Funchain isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Funchain isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Funchain isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Funchain isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Funchain isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bone TumorDr. Funchain isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.