Hematology (Board Certified) Accepting new patients. Dr. Kao is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Essential Thrombocythemia, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.

Karen Chee is a Hematologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Chee is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Febrile Neutropenia, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Agranulocytosis, and Chronic Familial Neutropenia. Dr. Chee is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Bradley Ekstrand is a genitourinary oncologist who has particular interest and expertise in treating patients with lymphoma and genitourinary cancers. His background in the molecular biology of cancer gives him a unique perspective, combining a scientist's view of disease with a doctor's expertise, to bring the best care to patients with cancer. Ekstrand earned his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine, where he also completed a doctorate in cancer biology. During his doctoral studies, he worked in the lab of acclaimed cancer genetics researcher Dr. Eric Fearon, where he focused on tumor suppressor genes. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center and a fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine. During his fellowship, he worked extensively in lymphoma with Drs. Sandra Horning and Gilbert Chu. Ekstrand is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Association of Northern California Oncologists, where he serves as vice president. Through his work with these organizations, he advocates for high-quality cancer care for all patients. A native of Boulder, Colorado, Ekstrand enjoys outdoor recreation, particularly alpine skiing, swimming and long-distance running. Outside of work, he devotes most of his time to family activities with his wife and three children. An avid sports fan, he follows Stanford athletics, European soccer leagues and the Denver Broncos. Dr. Ekstrand is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Follicular Lymphoma, Familial Prostate Cancer, Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL), and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.

Dr. Kent Adler is an oncologist experienced in treating a variety of cancers, with particular expertise in lung and breast cancer. He believes three pillars form the strongest foundation to fight cancer: knowledge, communication and heart. Adler's research focuses on developing new therapies for lung cancer. Adler earned his medical degree from UCSF. He completed a residency in internal medicine at New York – Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and a fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford University School of Medicine. A longtime advocate of multidisciplinary clinics for managing cancer, he co-founded one of the first multidisciplinary clinics for lung cancer on the West Coast while a faculty member at Stanford. Throughout his career, Adler has served in leadership positions, including as a board member of the Mills Peninsula Medical Group and Association of Northern California Oncologists. In his free time, Adler enjoys traveling, skiing and hiking with his wife, also a doctor, and their two adult children. A native of the Bay Area, he also loves the San Francisco Giants and almost anything related to baseball. Dr. Adler is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.

Jennifer Brown is an Oncologist in San Mateo, California. Dr. Brown is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Robert Weber is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Daly City, California. Dr. Weber is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Weber is currently accepting new patients.

Ranjana Advani is an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Advani has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

Dr. Pamela N. Munster is a medical oncologist who cares for patients with breast cancer. Her roles include director of the early-phase clinical trials program for cancer research; co-director of the UCSF Center for BRCA Research; and co-leader of UCSF's program in developmental therapeutics, which focuses on innovative research to find treatments for advanced cancer. In her own research endeavors, Munster is interested in developing new targeted therapies for treatment-resistant cancer. She studies changes in gene expression and resistance to therapy. Her lab is involved in projects evaluating hormone therapies for breast cancer as well as therapies that engage the immune system to fight tumors. She has published in numerous scientific journals and lectured on topics in breast oncology, such as the management of metastatic breast cancer, breast cancer receptors, clinical trials and translational research (the process of applying study findings to patient care). She has a published memoir, “Twisting Fate: My Journey with BRCA – From Breast Cancer Doctor to Patient and Back.” Munster earned her medical degree from the University of Bern in Switzerland. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Indiana University Health, followed by a fellowship in medical hematology and oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she also served as faculty in the breast cancer program. Prior to joining UCSF, Munster worked for six years in the Moffitt Cancer Center's division of breast oncology and experimental therapeutics program, serving as scientific director of breast research and co-chair of the phase 1 clinical trial program. Dr. Munster is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, Prostatectomy, and Liver Embolization.

Dr. Maxwell Meng is a surgeon specializing in urologic cancers and laparoscopy. His interests in patient care include diagnosing and managing cancers of the genital and urinary organs, as well as minimally invasive treatments of both benign and malignant diseases. He is experienced in robotic surgery. Meng is active in research to develop new treatment technologies. Meng earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He completed general surgery and urology training at UCSF, where he also completed fellowships in urologic oncology and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Meng is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Urothelial Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Allison Kurian is an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Kurian is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Dr. Alain Algazi is a specialist in medical treatment – such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy – for patients with head and neck cancers, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, thyroid cancers and salivary gland cancers. He leads UCSF's program in medical therapy for head and neck cancers, and chairs the head and neck cancer research committee. In research, Algazi conducts clinical trials – studies that evaluate new therapies for head and neck cancers with an emphasis on approaches to improving the chances of long term remission in patients with incurable cancer using immunotherapy. He has also served the national study chair for clinical trials that give patients access to new medications and that provide new approaches of administering existing medications to improve their efficacy. Algazi earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed a residency in internal medicine at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He completed a fellowship in hematology-oncology at UCSF. Algazi is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society for Immunotherapy for Cancer and American Association for Cancer Research. To reach Dr. Alain Algazi, please contact the head and neck medical oncology practice at (415) 353-9900. Dr. Algazi is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma, and Glioma.

Dr. Sima Porten is a specialist in cancers of the genital and urinary organs. She is a member of the urologic oncology team at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary cancer, particularly bladder cancer, upper tract urothelial cancer, kidney cancer and high-risk prostate cancer. Porten's research focuses mainly on the diagnosis and management of urothelial carcinoma, a cancer involving parts of the kidney, bladder and ureter (the tube connecting each kidney to the bladder). In studying the biologic or genetic basis of urothelial carcinoma, she hopes to develop new tests and treatments to bring personalized medicine to patients with bladder cancer. Porten received her undergraduate, medical and master of public health degrees from Northwestern University. During medical school, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and also completed a fellowship through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute–National Institutes of Health Research Scholars Program. She then completed her urology residency training at UCSF, where she received the Julius R. Krevans Award for Clinical Excellence. During her training in urologic oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, she was awarded a John Quale Travel Fellowship for her research in bladder cancer. Porten is an active member of the American Urological Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society of Women in Urology and Society of Urologic Oncology. Dr. Porten is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Nephrectomy.

Dr. Andrew H. Ko is a specialist in digestive system cancers. He provides compassionate and individualized care for patients with cancers of the pancreas, stomach and esophagus. In research, Ko has long been active in developing and evaluating new treatments for gastrointestinal cancers, including molecularly targeted agents and immune-based therapies. Ko earned an undergraduate degree in applied mathematics and biology at Brown University. He earned his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and completed a fellowship in medical oncology at Stanford University. He joined UCSF in 2001. Dr. Ko is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Stomach Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Emily Bergsland is a gastrointestinal oncologist at the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and the director of the UCSF Center for Neuroendocrine Tumors. She specializes in the multidisciplinary care of patients with neuroendocrine cancers. Bergsland's research is focused on better understanding why neuroendocrine tumors develop, identifying and testing new therapies, and improving outcomes in affected patients. Bergsland earned her medical degree at the University of Minnesota, then completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in medical oncology at UCSF. Dr. Bergsland is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Carcinoid Syndrome, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET), and Hepatectomy.

Dr. Vadim S. Koshkin is a genitourinary oncologist who specializes in caring for adults with bladder, prostate, kidney and testicular cancers. His personal enthusiasm for travel informs his approach to care, as he likes to hear about where his patients come from in order to better understand who they are. In his research, Koshkin designs and carries out clinical trials of treatments for bladder and prostate cancers. He has a particular focus on the role of immunotherapy, or treatments that stimulate a patient's own immune system to help fight cancer. He also studies targeted treatments that are aimed against specific mutations in the DNA of tumor cells, which make these tumors more vulnerable to particular drugs. This allows for the delivery of personalized treatment based on individual characteristics of patients and their tumors. After earning his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Koshkin completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Michigan. He then completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Cleveland Clinic. He belongs to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research and Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. A history and trivia buff, Koshkin loves to read. He also follows soccer and Chicago sports teams in his free time. Dr. Koshkin is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Urothelial Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Priya Chakravarthi is an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chakravarthi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Chakravarthi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Collin Blakely is a medical oncologist who specializes in lung cancer. In addition to treating patients, he conducts research focused on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying lung cancer resistance to targeted therapies. His goal is to translate laboratory findings into new treatments. Blakely received his bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Washington. He attended the Medical Scientist Training Program at the Perelman School of Medicine, earning both his medical and doctoral degrees. He completed his fellowship training in medical oncology at UCSF. Dr. Blakely is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Lung Adenocarcinoma.

Christopher Dvorak is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Dvorak is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML), Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with Immunodeficiency, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Splenectomy.

Melinda Telli is an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Telli is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

Dr. Michelle E. Melisko is a cancer specialist with expertise in caring for patients with breast cancer. Also active in research, Melisko is interested in evaluating new chemotherapy combinations, biological therapies and immunotherapies for breast cancer, with a particular focus on treating cancer that has spread to the brain. To foster more rapid advances in breast cancer treatment, she educates patients on clinical trials and encourages them to participate when appropriate. Melisko earned her medical degree at the Wake Forest School of Medicine and completed a residency in internal medicine at Stanford Medicine. She completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF. Dr. Melisko is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Eric Collisson is an Oncologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Collisson is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Adil Daud, an oncologist, specializes in melanoma and other skin cancers. He is co-director of the Melanoma Center. In addition to caring for patients, he directs research to better understand the biology of melanoma and to develop new treatments. He has developed and led many clinical trials that have expanded the use of gene therapy for melanoma. Daud earned a medical degree at the Government Medical College, Nagpur. He completed both an internship and a residency in internal medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in hematology-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Prior to joining UCSF Medical Center, he was a researcher at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, for seven years. Daud has won numerous awards, including a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology and selection as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. Dr. Daud is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Neuroendocrine Tumor.

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 top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Uveal Melanoma.

Pauline Funchain is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Funchain is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Endoscopy.

Dr. R. Kate Kelley is a gastrointestinal oncologist who treats liver cancers such as hepatocellular carcinoma; bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma); gastric cancer; esophageal cancer; anal, colon and rectal cancer; pancreatic cancer; and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Kelley's research interests include developing clinical trials to identify new treatments for gastrointestinal malignancies, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma and bile duct cancer. Kelley graduated from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed a residency at UCLA, where she was chief resident in internal medicine. She also completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at UCSF. Kelley received the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Merit Award in 2009 and the ASCO Young Investigator Award in 2010. She co-authored a chapter on digestive tract cancers in the textbook Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment. Dr. Kelley is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, and Gallbladder Cancer.